Twelve Oaks, Somerset Collection and other Southeast Michigan malls start reopening

Michigan retailers will take a big step on Thursday as many of the state's largest malls will reopen. Enhanced safety protocols and social distancing guidelines will greet customers at each entryway.

Macomb County to have sewer water tested to trace coronavirus in communities

"If we are able to show a particular neighborhood that COVID-19 is present," said Candice Miller. "Sometimes we can find it a couple weeks before people are even having any symptoms."

About 40 detained by Detroit police downtown after Instagram post

About 40 people were detained by officers after a gathering of about 1,000 people Detroit police told FOX 2. A large police presence was seen at Campus Martius and along the Riverwalk where about half of it was closed down by officers. 

Front line workers in Detroit share anxieties with Duggan, city leaders

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a roundtable Wednesday with essential workers in the city to hear their fears and anxieties about the city opening back up.

MSU announces plans to bring students back to campus for fall semester

Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley said in a letter that the university intends to bring students back on campus in the fall. 

Senior community builds hug station to safely bring joy back to residents

Using wood and plastic sheets, staff at American House in Rochester Hills built a hugging station so residents can experience an embrace once again amid the pandemic.

City of Detroit handing out 10,000 free meals to residents Wednesday

A partnership between community stakeholders, businesses, and the city of Detroit have banded together to hand out 10,000 meals to residents on Wednesday.

Detroit class of 2020 invited to be part of virtual senior salute

They are calling on all Detroit high school seniors to be part of the senior salute commencement campaign. All they have to do is submit their photo, any photo, to be included in a virtual graduation ceremony.

Small gym owners across state sue Gov. Whitmer over closure

First, Hill and colleagues set up coalition of small gyms, the acronym is LIFFT- then, they filed suit in federal court, naming Gov. Whitmer, claiming some of her executive orders are unconstitutional. 

Detroit's Avenue of Fashion district adjusts to shopping's new normal

On Tuesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allowed retail businesses to reopen under certain guidelines, Ronda Morrison says she's ready to have customers inside even if they are not fully prepared.