Michigan Gov. Whitmer sidesteps questions on MDHHS director's resignation
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about why the MDHHS director suddenly resigned last week. She sidestepped the question each time.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Ascension St. John leaders express concern over COVID-19 variant in Wayne County
More than half a million people in Michigan have tested positive for COVID-19 to date and only a very small fraction have the new variant but health officials say it's possible there are even more cases in the state.
More than half a million people in Michigan have tested positive for COVID-19 to date and only a very small fraction have the new variant but health officials say it's possible there are even more cases in the state.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Michigan agency exposed state to "increased risk of fraud" over PPE purchases, auditor claims
Michigan's Auditor General had some harsh criticisms for the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, arguing the department put the state at increased risk for fraud and waste in a new report.
Michigan's Auditor General had some harsh criticisms for the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, arguing the department put the state at increased risk for fraud and waste in a new report.
Michigan requests U.S. Dept. of Education waive standardized testing for 2020-21 school year
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
State confirms at least 17 known cases of new more contagious COVID-19 variant
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
The new COVID-19 variant working through Michigan has now been detected in 17 residents, health officials said Monday.
Michigan wanted 70% of state inoculated by August. At current rate, it wouldn't finish for a year
Michigan needs to vaccinate 50,000 people a day to hit its goal by August. But due to supply shortages from the federal government, it's doing a little more than half that.
Michigan needs to vaccinate 50,000 people a day to hit its goal by August. But due to supply shortages from the federal government, it's doing a little more than half that.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Focus: Hope desperate for volunteers during pandemic
"We have to pack 42,000 boxes every month and deliver that many - and do it again the next month," Amber Kainz said.
"We have to pack 42,000 boxes every month and deliver that many - and do it again the next month," Amber Kainz said.
US Attorney for SE Michigan explains why he resigned; talks Kilpatrick, Capitol riot
"(Kilpatrick's) sentence was 28 years," he said. "And I think reasonable minds can disagree about that. I can see a lot of people thinking that it is excessive. But what he eventually only served, was seven years."
"(Kilpatrick's) sentence was 28 years," he said. "And I think reasonable minds can disagree about that. I can see a lot of people thinking that it is excessive. But what he eventually only served, was seven years."
Meijer offers COVID-19 vaccines for seniors 65 and older
Meijer will be conducting clinics at various stores throughout the state as vaccines become available - but you must register first online - with Meijer - then you'll be notified of when and where you'll be vaccinated.
Meijer will be conducting clinics at various stores throughout the state as vaccines become available - but you must register first online - with Meijer - then you'll be notified of when and where you'll be vaccinated.
Detroit expands COVID-19 vaccine access to those 68 and older
The city of Detroit is expanding who can get the COVID-19 vaccines and says progress is being made on the supply issues.
The city of Detroit is expanding who can get the COVID-19 vaccines and says progress is being made on the supply issues.
Michigan expands food assistance for families affected by COVID-19 until June
Michigan announced on Thursday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being extended by 15% through June of 2021.
Michigan announced on Thursday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being extended by 15% through June of 2021.
Michigan's restaurants still set to reopen indoor dining Feb. 1 with restrictions
Michigan restaurants are still on track to reopen indoor dining on Feb. 1. However, they'll likely come with added restrictions.
Michigan restaurants are still on track to reopen indoor dining on Feb. 1. However, they'll likely come with added restrictions.
Small group of bowling alleys sue state over indoor dining restrictions
Not all bowling alleys are represented in a new lawsuit against the state. Only five are listed as plaintiffs. It claims that if businesses can't fully operate with food service, then they are asking for some compensation from the state.
Not all bowling alleys are represented in a new lawsuit against the state. Only five are listed as plaintiffs. It claims that if businesses can't fully operate with food service, then they are asking for some compensation from the state.
Lawmaker to help businesses with liquor licenses they spent thousands on, but couldn't use last year
Senator Lauwers is drafting legislation right now to pro-rate the cost of liquor licenses. He’ll have it on the Senate floor early next month.
Senator Lauwers is drafting legislation right now to pro-rate the cost of liquor licenses. He’ll have it on the Senate floor early next month.
Michigan restaurants can reopen Feb. 1 with 25% capacity limits
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back restrictions on indoor dining starting on Feb. 1, allowing restaurants and concessions at movie theaters and more to reopen with restrictions.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back restrictions on indoor dining starting on Feb. 1, allowing restaurants and concessions at movie theaters and more to reopen with restrictions.