Michigan gyms not allowed to reopen as COVID closures drag on, owners plead for Gov. Whitmer to reconsider
It's been almost half a year since gyms across the state were ordered closed due to COVID-19. Tuesday's press conference from Gov. Whitmer did not offer any relief.
It's been almost half a year since gyms across the state were ordered closed due to COVID-19. Tuesday's press conference from Gov. Whitmer did not offer any relief.
Gov. Whitmer, state leaders urge flu vaccines during COVID-19 news conference Tuesday afternoon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for a news conference on the state's continuing response to COVID-19 for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for a news conference on the state's continuing response to COVID-19 for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Michigan seeks to boost vaccines rates for flu by more than a million ahead of fall
The Michigan state health department is starting a Flu vaccine media campaign to boost immunization rates ahead of the fall.
The Michigan state health department is starting a Flu vaccine media campaign to boost immunization rates ahead of the fall.
A quicker recovery and more tax revenue leads to better budget outlook for Michigan
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.
Students arrive at U-M campus with cautious optimism amid pandemic
But there is no denying this year is different. You can see it written all of their faces with protective face masks.
But there is no denying this year is different. You can see it written all of their faces with protective face masks.
Michigan doctor encouraged by convalescent plasma COVID-19 treatment results
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
'I'd be first in line,' says doctor of COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Shukri David, the Chair of Cardiology at Ascension Michigan, says he's encouraged by the results he's seen in his COVID-19 patients from convalescent plasma treatment.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
State hands out $33,400 in fines to businesses violating COVID-19 safety rules
The state issued more than $30,000 in fines to six companies in its first round of citations for businesses caught breaking safety rules ordered in response to COVID-19.
The state issued more than $30,000 in fines to six companies in its first round of citations for businesses caught breaking safety rules ordered in response to COVID-19.
Court of Appeals upholds Whitmer's emergency powers
The Michigan appeals court says Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency declarations and orders to curb the coronavirus clearly fall within the scope of her legal powers.
The Michigan appeals court says Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency declarations and orders to curb the coronavirus clearly fall within the scope of her legal powers.
State health department tracking 14 outbreaks in Michigan schools
There are currently 14 different COVID-19 outbreaks in school or university settings around Michigan that the health department is tracking.
There are currently 14 different COVID-19 outbreaks in school or university settings around Michigan that the health department is tracking.
FEMA approves state request for additional $300 in unemployment benefits
Federal dollars the state of Michigan applied for on Tuesday has been approved by the government, providing unemployed workers an extra $300 a week in benefits.
Federal dollars the state of Michigan applied for on Tuesday has been approved by the government, providing unemployed workers an extra $300 a week in benefits.
Marine vet stranded in Guam after questionable COVID-19 test result
A Marine vet from Michigan is stranded in Guam after getting a positive test result for COVID-19, though key identifying factors on the test do not match the 32-year-old's personal information.
A Marine vet from Michigan is stranded in Guam after getting a positive test result for COVID-19, though key identifying factors on the test do not match the 32-year-old's personal information.
Reminding teens of the risks of COVID-19
As the the number of COVID-19 cases reported among teens continues to climb, this age group isn't immune from getting the virus. So what can be done to help stop the spread?
As the the number of COVID-19 cases reported among teens continues to climb, this age group isn't immune from getting the virus. So what can be done to help stop the spread?
Teachers continue protests in Detroit hoping to nix in-person learning in the fall
A small group of Detroit public school teachers and supporters from the EON-BAMN Caucus protested in front of the Fisher Building Thursday, demanding Detroit public scrap plans for in-person learning in the fall.
A small group of Detroit public school teachers and supporters from the EON-BAMN Caucus protested in front of the Fisher Building Thursday, demanding Detroit public scrap plans for in-person learning in the fall.
Sterling Heights gymnastics coach pleads with governor: help us or let us open
A gymnastics center owner in Sterling Heights is pleading with Gov. Whitmer to help out their business or let them open during the pandemic.
A gymnastics center owner in Sterling Heights is pleading with Gov. Whitmer to help out their business or let them open during the pandemic.
State announces $600 million settlement in Flint Water Crisis lawsuit
The state of Michigan has reached an agreement with residents of Flint that includes $600 million in settlement money, after a years-long lawsuit over the Flint water crisis.
The state of Michigan has reached an agreement with residents of Flint that includes $600 million in settlement money, after a years-long lawsuit over the Flint water crisis.
Washtenaw County lowers limit on crowds as students return to class
Washtenaw County is reducing the limit of people that can gather outside together as students return to class.
Washtenaw County is reducing the limit of people that can gather outside together as students return to class.
Detroit school teacher union president says a safety strike authorized if COVID-19 concerns are not met
Wednesday's vote does not mean teachers will strike, but rather if talks between the teachers union and the district on how to open schools fail, there could be one.
Wednesday's vote does not mean teachers will strike, but rather if talks between the teachers union and the district on how to open schools fail, there could be one.
Howell school year begins with 80 percent of students choosing in-person classes
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."