Here are the safeguards Gov. Whitmer put in place for the economies reopening in Michigan

Here are the Michigan employee safeguards for outdoor, construction and manufacturing facilities that have reopened, as well as research laboratories, retail stores, offices and bars and restaurants.

No visitors means $2.5 million monthly losses for Detroit Zoo as pandemic losses pile on

Like most other institutions, the Detroit Zoo is struggling without a consistent stream of visitors traveling to see the enclosures as it remains closed due to COVID-19. While it waits to reopen, staff are studying the animals to see how they react to fewer visitors

Pres. Donald Trump to visit Ford plant making ventilators in Ypsilanti on Thursday

The White House confirms that President Donald Trump will travel to Ypsilanti on Thursday to thank Ford employees who are making PPE as part of the President's tour to thank businesses who are helping during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan priest draws squirt gun in fight against coronavirus

A Michigan priest is squirting holy water from a squirt gun in an attempt to bridge faith with social distancing measures.

Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s talks safety and economic impact at auto suppliers 

State Senator Mallory McMorrow, who co-chairs the Automotive Caucus, spoke with Fox 2’s Hilary Golston about safety precautions, economic impact and how monumental the big three restart is for the economy. 

Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.

Detroit TCF Center field hospital shuts down but will be ready if needed

When the COVID-19 crisis peaked in Detroit a field hospital was created at the TCF Center for less severe patients to take pressure off metro Detroit hospitals dealing with more dire cases.

Big Three plants restarting could be lifeline to struggling businesses

About 150,000 people could be back on the assembly line next week and restaurants like Bangkok 96 won't be the only ones to find better footing as The Big Three gets the wheels turning again.

Operation Haircut protest to take place on State Capitol lawn in Lansing May 20

The group, which first helped organize Operation Gridlock where hundreds of people caused traffic jams near the Capitol chanting "Open up Michigan" is now organizing Operation Haircut.

Royal Oak florist leaves surprise flowers with notes of hope

"I had seen all of these people making masks and doing porch concerts," she said. "So I thought would could I do? I had some extra flowers one day, I wrapped them up in little bouquet, had a little piece of chalk and put them outside my studio."

FCA talks about response to worker sick with COVID-19, safe restart of plants

There is concern for FCA employees who are returning back to work after a team leader at the FCA Sterling Heights Assembly Plant says he's now home after pay after a co-worker tested positive for the coronavirus.

General Motors talks safety protocols as plants ready to restart Monday

Dr. Jeffrey Hess, the corporate medical director for General Motors is now working to make sure it's a safe reentry when workers come back to make cars, trucks and SUVs

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forms council to create school reopening plan; hopes to have students in class this fall

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is announcing a council that will seek out plans to allow schools to resume in the fall after the spring 2020 school year was ended abruptly in mid-March due to Coronavirus.