Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges caution in COVID-19 update

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday in Lansing on steps to re-engage the economy during her COVID-19 pandemic.

Painful cuts coming to public school funding from coronavirus impact

And when you factor in the sweeping changes that will likely take place due to the coronavirus, the cost of operating schools goes up. 

Catholic churches plan for 'soft open' with changes like masks required

Archbishop Allen Vigneron wrote a letter explaining plans to allow public mass beginning next Tuesday, May 19. Masses will be at the discretion of each church - however masses will resume at all parishes by May 29.

Small gym owners come up with plan for safely reopening

They have formed the group LIFFT - which stands for League of Independent Fitness Facilities and Trainers - in response to the coronavirus. Smaller gyms with an average size of 10,000 square feet or fewer than 250 members - are discussing possible procedures and policies to allow them to safely reopen.

Wayne Co. judge writes and sings songs about the pandemic

We talk with Wayne Co. 3rd Circuit Court Judge Frank Szymanski about how he's using music to cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Mackinac Bridge Walk 2020 suspended due to coronavirus concerns

The event has taken place since 1958, the year after the bridge opened to traffic. The decision to suspend the event came at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon, conducted online due to the pandemic. 

Detroit religious leaders talk death without closure during the pandemic

Detroit religious leaders held a virtual town hall Wednesday to talk about how many are dying - and grieving - alone during the pandemic.

Michigan announces 31,000 employees to take 2 unpaid days off every pay period until July 25

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing more than 31,000 state employees will take two unpaid days off every pay period for the next three months as the state fights the COVID-19 crisis and a dramatic budget shortfall.

Broadway in Detroit reschedules some touring shows to next season

Due to the pandemic, Broadway in Detroit has rescheduled some of the touring productions that were slated to appear during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. 

Blue Angels wow Metro Detroit while honoring Michigan's heroes in COVID-19 fight

The men and women who are on the street and in the hospitals helping everyone get through this COVID-19 crisis were honored Tuesday by a flyover by the Blue Angels.

Former lawmaker Morris Hood III dies of COVID-19 at 55

The son of the legendary former representative Morris Hood Jr., Moris Hood III served in both the Michigan Senate and the House.

Royal Oak considering safety measures for Woodward Dream Cruise this summer

Although Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay at Home Order expires at the end of May, concerns over the spread of the virus will likely stick around well into the summer and beyond.