COVID-19 survivor shares her 'miraculous' recovery after 84 days in the hospital

Josephine Keene is back at home after a brutal battle with COVID-19 that kept her in the hospital for 84 days. At one point, she even called her family to say goodbye.

Michigan COVID-19 outbreak risk moved back from 'high' to 'medium' in latest data

Michigan's risk of spreading COVID-19 is slowing down, according to new data by a team of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders.

Local nannies and tutors could help balance load for parents this fall

Local childcare expert Sharon Ragland-Keys with College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors talks with us about the options parents have this fall for getting help educating their children.

After losing relative to COVID-19, woman undergoes vaccine trial

Elsberry, who now lives in Austin, Texas, says tragedy hit her family here in Michigan when metro Detroit EMT Paul Novicki died from the virus after contracting it in March.

All-natural cleaning supply company donates 10,000 products to schools for fall reopening, including Detroit

Landesberg is the CEO and co-founder of Grove Collaborative, which specializes in natural cleaning essentials saw the challenge schools were facing. now, more than ever before, school districts would have to keep their facilities free of germs and COVID-19.

Gov. Whitmer signs orders to close some bars for indoor service, casinos to open Aug. 5

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that casinos in Detroit will be allowed to partially reopen with 15 percent capacity but is also closing bars across the state for indoor service.

Tips for addressing back-to-school concerns with your kids

A new survey from Nationwide Children's Hospital found 90 percent of parents have concerns about the upcoming school year.

Gov. Whitmer to allow Detroit casinos to partially reopen, reimposes restrictions Up North

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow Detroit's three casinos to partially reopen with 15 percent capacity while also reinstituting limits on indoor gatherings in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula, FOX 2 has learned.

MHSAA releases guidelines for fall sports to resume in August

Two weeks ago, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said it will resume the 2020-21 school year with fall sports as traditionally scheduled. Now the MHSAA has released some guidance on when each sport starts practicing and competing.

5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in Southgate, health officials say

Multiple cases of COVID-19 have been traced back to an indoor wedding reception that took place at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate, Mich. on July 18, 2020.

General Motors reports $806M in second quarter losses

Pains from the COVID-19 shutdowns have hit General Motors with $806 million in losses for the April to June quarter.

Michigan teacher's union caucus makes demands for safe school reopening

MI-CORE, the largest teacher union caucus in Michigan, held a virtual press conference Tuesday to address their concerns about returning to school in the fall.

Parent sponsored graduation party at Plymouth Canton campus raises concerns

But for now, a parent-sponsored event for graduating seniors of Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools is scheduled to take place Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at three separate locations at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Campus.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges Washington lawmakers to reach COVID-19 stimulus deal to help residents, businesses

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her Tuesday press conference to call on lawmakers in Washington to find an agreement to help residents and businesses as the COVID-19 crisis drags on. 

Warren family creates tribute fence to essential and frontline workers

Christina Legendre and her husband work in the medical field. They know how a little gratitude can go a long way, especially as we enter the fifth month of this pandemic and the political unrest that has followed.

Elderly man allegedly beaten by 20-year-old at Detroit nursing home, dies

Prosecutors have charged 20-year-old Jaden Hayden with assault. and credit card theft. Hayden is expected to appear in court Thursday to determine if he's mentally competent to stand trial.  

Traverse City BoxPop shipping containers help bars expand outdoors

BoxPop is a new custom shipping container company based in Traverse City called BoxPop. Matt Egan says BoxPop’s parent company - Britten, had been importing a lot of print material that would show up in large shipping containers.