MHSAA releases guidelines for fall sports to resume in August

Two weeks ago, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said it will resume the 2020-21 school year with fall sports as traditionally scheduled. Now the MHSAA has released some guidance on when each sport starts practicing and competing.

Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says

People over six feet tall are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, the results of a new survey reveal.

5 COVID-19 cases linked to indoor wedding reception in Southgate, health officials say

Multiple cases of COVID-19 have been traced back to an indoor wedding reception that took place at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate, Mich. on July 18, 2020.

General Motors reports $806M in second quarter losses

Pains from the COVID-19 shutdowns have hit General Motors with $806 million in losses for the April to June quarter.

Michigan teacher's union caucus makes demands for safe school reopening

MI-CORE, the largest teacher union caucus in Michigan, held a virtual press conference Tuesday to address their concerns about returning to school in the fall.

Parent sponsored graduation party at Plymouth Canton campus raises concerns

But for now, a parent-sponsored event for graduating seniors of Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools is scheduled to take place Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at three separate locations at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Campus.

Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease

New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges Washington lawmakers to reach COVID-19 stimulus deal to help residents, businesses

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her Tuesday press conference to call on lawmakers in Washington to find an agreement to help residents and businesses as the COVID-19 crisis drags on. 

Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?

The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.

Warren family creates tribute fence to essential and frontline workers

Christina Legendre and her husband work in the medical field. They know how a little gratitude can go a long way, especially as we enter the fifth month of this pandemic and the political unrest that has followed.

Elderly man allegedly beaten by 20-year-old at Detroit nursing home, dies

Prosecutors have charged 20-year-old Jaden Hayden with assault. and credit card theft. Hayden is expected to appear in court Thursday to determine if he's mentally competent to stand trial.  

Traverse City BoxPop shipping containers help bars expand outdoors

BoxPop is a new custom shipping container company based in Traverse City called BoxPop. Matt Egan says BoxPop’s parent company - Britten, had been importing a lot of print material that would show up in large shipping containers.