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."
Gov. Whitmer sending $65 million in CARES Act funds to Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Nonprofit Rescue a Responder giving back to those who give back
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Detroit teachers union voting Wednesday on whether to strike
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Detroit non-profit for teen moms expands to offer COVID-19 relief
"Our focus is teenage moms but we try to make sure that our community is a focus," said Rodnesha Ross, Youth Community Agency founder.
"Our focus is teenage moms but we try to make sure that our community is a focus," said Rodnesha Ross, Youth Community Agency founder.
Michigan State University announces remote learning for undergrads this fall amid COVID-19
Michigan State University announced its undergraduate program is going remote this fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns on campus.
Michigan State University announced its undergraduate program is going remote this fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns on campus.
Michigan applies for extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.
After contracting the adenovirus, 6-year-old girl now on life support after a week
The family of Tyra Davis-Hamilton is baffled. Last week at this time she was playing at the park with her friends, now her family is planning her funeral.
The family of Tyra Davis-Hamilton is baffled. Last week at this time she was playing at the park with her friends, now her family is planning her funeral.
'We feel like a forgotten industry' Beverly Hills Club reopens for workouts despite Whitmer order
Steven Satovsky, the owner of the Beverly Hills Club, said he made several calls to the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office to prove why fitness clubs and gyms can reopen safely.
Steven Satovsky, the owner of the Beverly Hills Club, said he made several calls to the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office to prove why fitness clubs and gyms can reopen safely.
Michigan House approves 'Return to Learn' education bills, sends legislation to governor
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
Return to School Roadmap released for Wayne County, Detroit school districts
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Lansing lawmakers announce agreement for new school year on Return to Learn; approved by Senate
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
MHSAA postpones Michigan high school football to spring 2021
Executive Director Mark Uyl made the announcement in a video, but added that other fall sports in the low to moderate risk categories will continue forward. Practices have begun in the other sports and competitions may begin in golf and tennis on August 19 and cross country on August 21.
Executive Director Mark Uyl made the announcement in a video, but added that other fall sports in the low to moderate risk categories will continue forward. Practices have begun in the other sports and competitions may begin in golf and tennis on August 19 and cross country on August 21.
Students navigating unsure pandemic waters of back to school have resources available
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
Michigan sending 4 million free face masks to groups vulnerable to COVID-19
Michigan residents will be getting millions of free masks as part of a new effort to bolster protections against COVID-19 and encourage residents to continue wearing face coverings when around others.
Michigan residents will be getting millions of free masks as part of a new effort to bolster protections against COVID-19 and encourage residents to continue wearing face coverings when around others.