Michigan lawmakers unveil and approve $62.7B state budget
Michigan lawmakers passed a state budget on Wednesday that avoids major cuts that had been feared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan lawmakers passed a state budget on Wednesday that avoids major cuts that had been feared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bars and restaurants reliant on outdoor space for social distancing worry over winter weather
As temperatures approach near 80 degrees on the first full day of fall Wednesday, restaurant owners know using outdoor spaces to increase their footprint could soon face another challenge - winter snow and frigid temperatures.
As temperatures approach near 80 degrees on the first full day of fall Wednesday, restaurant owners know using outdoor spaces to increase their footprint could soon face another challenge - winter snow and frigid temperatures.
Unlock Michigan reports it has over 500,000 signatures in support of revoking Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers
Unlock Michigan said Wednesday it has more than the required signatures on a ballot drive to revoke emergency powers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Unlock Michigan said Wednesday it has more than the required signatures on a ballot drive to revoke emergency powers from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
25 percent of all Oakland County businesses close for good due to pandemic
The pandemic forced restrictions on businesses and several couldn't survive. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter announced this week - 25 percent of small businesses there closed for good and 156,000 jobs went with it, mainly because of COVID-19.
The pandemic forced restrictions on businesses and several couldn't survive. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter announced this week - 25 percent of small businesses there closed for good and 156,000 jobs went with it, mainly because of COVID-19.
Henry Ford Hospital, U-M develop decontamination process with UV-C light for respirator masks
So what made this decontamination process effective? Ultraviolet-C light also known as UV-C, a method typically used to treat rare skin diseases.
So what made this decontamination process effective? Ultraviolet-C light also known as UV-C, a method typically used to treat rare skin diseases.
Livonia family granted exemption to visit dying daughter in Canadian hospice
The Livonia couple who thought they wouldn't be able to visit their dying daughter in Canada have been granted a special exemption to allow them to travel across the closed border.
The Livonia couple who thought they wouldn't be able to visit their dying daughter in Canada have been granted a special exemption to allow them to travel across the closed border.
'Unfathomable': U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The United States has reached another sobering milestone as COVID-19 deaths top 200,000, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached another sobering milestone as COVID-19 deaths top 200,000, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
Michigan reports 901 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths on Saturday, 11 from vital records review
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 901 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths linked to the virus, 11 of which came from a review of vital records.
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 901 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths linked to the virus, 11 of which came from a review of vital records.
EMU planning on testing wastewater treatment for signs of COVID-19
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
Parents worry Michigan mask mandate while playing football puts athlete's lives at risk
The Friday night lights may be on for most schools but they come with the requirement that athletes wear masks. At least one mom is worried about her son's ability to safely play the game he loves.
The Friday night lights may be on for most schools but they come with the requirement that athletes wear masks. At least one mom is worried about her son's ability to safely play the game he loves.
Herd immunity possible through vaccinations, NOT infections
Yes, it is possible to eventually achieve herd immunity to a virus but only when there is a vaccine.
Yes, it is possible to eventually achieve herd immunity to a virus but only when there is a vaccine.
Michigan 2-month-old with COVID-19 died from birth defect
Earlier this week, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state had its youngest victim of COVID-19, a 2-month-old who had died this month. She did not provide further details about the baby, only to say the newborn "died from COVID-19".
Earlier this week, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state had its youngest victim of COVID-19, a 2-month-old who had died this month. She did not provide further details about the baby, only to say the newborn "died from COVID-19".
Michigan reports 483 new COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths on Saturday
On Saturday , September 19, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 483 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional deaths have been linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 12 deaths identified during a Vital Records review
On Saturday , September 19, 2020, the state of Michigan announced 483 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional deaths have been linked to the virus. The deaths announced today includes 12 deaths identified during a Vital Records review
CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
Michigan's state of emergency will end "in a matter of months," Gov. Whitmer writes
In an editorial piece written for the Detroit Free Press, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan's emergency declaration will end in "a matter of months."
In an editorial piece written for the Detroit Free Press, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan's emergency declaration will end in "a matter of months."
University of Michigan reports cluster of COVID-19 cases in South Quad
The University of Michigan reported on Thursday that there is a cluster of COVID-19 cases in South Quad Residence Hall, primarily on the 6th and 8th floors.
The University of Michigan reported on Thursday that there is a cluster of COVID-19 cases in South Quad Residence Hall, primarily on the 6th and 8th floors.
11 more large houses near Michigan State quarantined due to COVID-19, two removed
Ingham County health officials have identified 11 more large houses near Michigan State University's campus where there are known exposures to the COVID-19 virus.
Ingham County health officials have identified 11 more large houses near Michigan State University's campus where there are known exposures to the COVID-19 virus.
State fines 19 Michigan businesses more than $50,000 for workplace safety violations
The state of Michigan handed out more than $50,000 in fines for businesses failing to adhere to COVID-19-related safety violations.
The state of Michigan handed out more than $50,000 in fines for businesses failing to adhere to COVID-19-related safety violations.