Pontiac factory making social distancing signs, shields for businesses all across the U.S.

A Pontiac business that initially laid off dozens of employees at the start of the pandemic is now thriving, sending COVID-19 safety products to states all over the country.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says husband invoking her name to get boat in the water was a joke

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her husband did ask a boat company to put their boat in the water right before Memorial Day and said he was joking when he asked if it helped that he was married to the Governor.

New interactive dashboard shows COVID-19 risk, data trends in Michigan

A new, interactive dashboard launched in Michigan that shows real-time regional and county-specific data on COVID-19, such as the percentage of positive tests, new cases and new deaths.

Twelve Oaks Mall, Great Lakes Crossing to reopen Thursday with reduced hours, extra cleaning

More than two months after Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills closed because of the spread of Coronavirus, the mall has announced it will reopen on Thursday, May 28th, with adjusted hours.

Whitmer facing criticism after husband urged business to get his boat in water for Memorial Day weekend

The Michigan governor's husband supposedly asked a business to get his boat in the water in time for the Memorial Day weekend, around the time Gretchen Whitmer was urging residents to resist flocking up north during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Department of Corrections reaches goal of testing every prisoner in state

On Friday the last portion of prisoners tested took place at the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia for COVID-19. The National Guard assisted in testing to meet the challenge.

Michiganders prepare for a new kind of Memorial Day weekend

For many Michiganders, their destination won't lead them across state lines, instead like going up north. 

Romulus Amazon worker says 'dozens' of employees have caught COVID-19

"Shut it down," he said. "Clean it up thoroughly and they also need to have these employees get tested before they come back to work."

Boy battling cancer gets superhero surprise visit from Catholic Central wrestlers

The family has been forced to split their time between Mott Children's Hospital and being sequestered in their home. But once a socially distanced Spiderman showed up, they got to forget all of that - at least for a little while.

AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out

About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allows gatherings of 10 or fewer people immediately

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is loosening restrictions on group gatherings, effective immediately, allowing groups of ten or fewer people to congregate again, as long as everyone practices social distancing.

Judge issues order for early release of medically vulnerable jail inmates

The judge filed an opinion Thursday that home confinement or early release is the only reasonable response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision opens the door to potentially hundreds of inmates.