Nurse union at Rochester Hills hospital considering strike vote over contract concerns
After working without a contract for almost a year, the nurses at Ascension Providence in Rochester Hills are picketing and threatening a strike. They say the hospital's executives are no longer negotiating for a new contract in good faith.
After working without a contract for almost a year, the nurses at Ascension Providence in Rochester Hills are picketing and threatening a strike. They say the hospital's executives are no longer negotiating for a new contract in good faith.
Michigan announces 514 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Sunday
On Sunday, the state of Michigan announced 514 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths linked to the virus. The cumulative death total announced today has been reduced by one.
On Sunday, the state of Michigan announced 514 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths linked to the virus. The cumulative death total announced today has been reduced by one.
More than 5 million COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency declaration for COVID-19 to Sept. 4
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020.
Tri-county superintendents call on lawmakers to take action on school funding
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
Closed since March, bowling alley owners file lawsuit against Whitmer to re-open
Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.
Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.
Oakland County health official says more positive COVID-19 test results need to be reported
Faust says graduation parties in the county have led to an increase in positive cases. But the lack of reporting these cases leads to state totals being incorrect.
Faust says graduation parties in the county have led to an increase in positive cases. But the lack of reporting these cases leads to state totals being incorrect.
65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects
A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.
A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.
Covid outbreak at Pontiac mortgage company, Washtenaw deputy charged with rape, Hall of shame busts contractor
An Oakland County-based mortgage company has been ordered to enforce social distancing and other measures to protect employees after more than 50 workers at the mortgage lender were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
An Oakland County-based mortgage company has been ordered to enforce social distancing and other measures to protect employees after more than 50 workers at the mortgage lender were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
Upland Hills prepares for outdoor learning with return to school this fall
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Suspect armed with sword fatally shot by police had been released by mental health crisis center July 4
Chief Craig said Darrien Walker was taken for mental health care weeks before he was killed in an altercation with police.
Chief Craig said Darrien Walker was taken for mental health care weeks before he was killed in an altercation with police.
Warren De La Salle preps for fall classes with pandemic safety measures like vinyl shields, class in the gym
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
Metro Detroit school districts release return to learning plans for fall amid COVID-19 pandemic
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order requiring masks at child-care centers and camps
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order that requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order that requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps.
More than 50 employees at United Shore in Pontiac test positive for COVID-19
At least 50 employees at a mortgage lender in Oakland County have contracted COVID-19, leading to complaints toward the health department. In turn, health officials are now ordering United Shore mortgage to enforce social distancing and other safety measures, or face fines.
At least 50 employees at a mortgage lender in Oakland County have contracted COVID-19, leading to complaints toward the health department. In turn, health officials are now ordering United Shore mortgage to enforce social distancing and other safety measures, or face fines.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Desperate for pandemic 'nightmare to end,' Detroit area woman excited to be part of vaccine trial
Wilson, 24, is a volunteer in phase three of the clinical trial for a potential vaccine made by the drug manufacturer Moderna.
Wilson, 24, is a volunteer in phase three of the clinical trial for a potential vaccine made by the drug manufacturer Moderna.
Greektown, Motor City casinos reopen with pandemic safety measures in play
On Wednesday morning patrons formed long lines outside the casinos, anxiously waiting for the reopening. Greektown reopened this morning; Motor City welcomed customers at 2 p.m. today. MGM Grand is set to reopen 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
On Wednesday morning patrons formed long lines outside the casinos, anxiously waiting for the reopening. Greektown reopened this morning; Motor City welcomed customers at 2 p.m. today. MGM Grand is set to reopen 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
Education expert weighs in on making decision for returning to school amid COVID-19
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.