Michigan comedian Mike Bonner returns to Detroit stage one year after last show

Almost a year ago, Mike Bonner was performing in front of 4,000 people at the Detroit Opera House. The next day, he was one of the first hospitalized with COVID-19. But he's back in Detroit for the first time since.

House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers

The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”

Michigan's vaccine rates for teachers above national average, survey shows

About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.

Whitmer says delays of aid could slow COVID-10 vaccine rollout

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.

Life-threatening single digit temps in Metro Detroit problematic for shelters during COVID-19 pandemic

Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wayne County residents wait for hours to receive second COVID vaccine dose

There were long lines at the Wayne County Health Department office Saturday morning as people wait to receive their second COVID vaccine dose.

Michigan winter sports to resume Monday, Feb. 8, Gov. Whitmer announces

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration is expected to announce that winter contact sports can start as early as Monday in Michigan,

Covid test positivity rates fall below 5% in Michigan, the first time since October

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 in the state.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.

Michigan reports 1,193 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths on Friday

On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,193 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths linked to the virus 

WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.

Judge dismisses disorderly conduct charges against Michigan hair stylists

A judge has thrown out charges against six hair stylists who were ticketed last spring during a protest in front of the Michigan Capitol.

Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities

Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.

New Coronavirus mutation now in 10 counties, Michigan's top health expert "very concerned"

The new coronavirus mutation has been detected in 10 Michigan counties and in 45 cases. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun warned not every positive case was linked to travel, indicating the new variant was reaching community spread.

Meijer expanding COVID-19 vaccinations, will administer up to 25K doses to people 65 and older

Residents who are eligible need only pre-register by text message, online, or by visiting one of the Michigan retail chain's pharmacies. More than 40 Meijer locations will conduct vaccinations.

CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end

The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.