Michigan announces more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases with backlogged data reported on Sunday

The state's COVID-19 case total climbed to 78,019 on Sunday with health officials adding 1,041 cases. However, the end-of-weekend report came with a note about the new cases. 

2 Detroit summer school students test positive for COVID-19

The Detroit Public School Community School District has been ordered to test 630 students to keep classes in session. Less than half have been given the test so far.

Man assaults staff after being asked to wear mask at Utica Black Rock restaurant

Some members of the group the patron arrived with try to simmer their friend's heated and nasty verbal remarks. The manager came over with one of the bartenders asking him to leave.

Arts, Beats and Eats announces virtual, by-appointment and drive-in events for Labor Day weekend

The 2020 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats has officially been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though organizers have announced other events that will take its place in Royal Oak this Labor Day weekend.

Gov. Whitmer calls on Trump to issue federal mandate on face masks

On Wednesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on President Donald Trump to issue a federal mask mandate to the rest of the country to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Gym owners make a plea to Whitmer to let them finally reopen

 The group protested in front of the Michigan State Capitol today.  Their message to Governor Whitmer? Shutting down gyms is making already bad health conditions in our state, worse. Open us up and we'll do it safely.

Aiding artists and crafters with a new community-building plan called Makers United
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COVID-19 has hurt many financially and small businesses appear to be among the groups hit more acutely than ever before. A new program from the Nest Makers United Program is looking to ease some of the burdens by pairing the small grants program for the businesses. Go to Buildanest.org to learn more.

8 metro Detroit hospitals getting nearly $30 million in COVID-19 relief funding

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced that several hospitals in southeast Michigan are getting millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding.

Meijer employee says store made her remove Black Lives Matter mask

A Mejier employee in southwest Michigan said she wore a Black Lives Matter mask for a week but was told she had to take it off after one customer complained.

TCF Center loading docks being used for food distribution center

As the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a greater need on food donations, the Detroit chapter of Food Rescue U.S. has been distributing food to people who have never needed help in the past.

Risk level for COVID-19 spread increases to 'high' in Lansing region

State officials in Michigan have increased the official risk level for the spread of COVID-19 in the Detroit region from "medium-high" to "high."