Mayor Duggan addresses 'concerning' COVID-19 trend for Detroit
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference July 9 to remind Detroiters to continue social distancing and wear a mask amid a slight increase in cases in the city.
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference July 9 to remind Detroiters to continue social distancing and wear a mask amid a slight increase in cases in the city.
ICE to force international students from US if colleges offer online classes only
This week Immigration and Customs Enforcement said international students attending US universities will have to leave or be deported if their school switches to online only courses, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
This week Immigration and Customs Enforcement said international students attending US universities will have to leave or be deported if their school switches to online only courses, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
American health policy expert talks Michigan nursing homes, elder care
Seema Verma is the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
Seema Verma is the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village reopen to the public
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village reopened to the public July 9, through reservations only.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village reopened to the public July 9, through reservations only.
Former employee accuses Birmingham restaurant of unemployment fraud in lawsuit
A former employee at Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham is accusing the restaurant of unemployment fraud in a federal lawsuit.
A former employee at Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham is accusing the restaurant of unemployment fraud in a federal lawsuit.
Unexplained illness hospitalizes Lake Orion teen training to be a firefighter, fundraiser July 9
From training for the World CrossFit Competition to preparing to be a Bloomfield firefighter, Dylan Kade has always excelled at what he put his mind to. Then an unexplained illness hospitalized the Lake Orion teen as his family struggles continued to mount. A fundraiser to help buoy the family's finances will be held at C-pub in Canterbury Village from 6-9 p.m.
From training for the World CrossFit Competition to preparing to be a Bloomfield firefighter, Dylan Kade has always excelled at what he put his mind to. Then an unexplained illness hospitalized the Lake Orion teen as his family struggles continued to mount. A fundraiser to help buoy the family's finances will be held at C-pub in Canterbury Village from 6-9 p.m.
River Rouge mobile food pantry needed more than ever during pandemic
Wheeler, the school district's Director of Corporate and Community Affairs, says River Rouge lacks some basic essentials.
Wheeler, the school district's Director of Corporate and Community Affairs, says River Rouge lacks some basic essentials.
Gov. Whitmer looking to 'tighten' Phase 4 restrictions before moving regions backward
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she's interested in ways the state can "tighten" Phase 4 COVID-19 restrictions before looking into moving the regions backward amid an increasing number of new daily cases.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she's interested in ways the state can "tighten" Phase 4 COVID-19 restrictions before looking into moving the regions backward amid an increasing number of new daily cases.
Gov. Whitmer says COVID-19 nursing home policy was best guidance at the time
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has come under fire for a lot of decisions over the past four months as she's tried to navigate the state through a deadly pandemic. One of those is a policy that allowed nursing homes to house COVID-19 patients and she says the state was following the best advice at the time.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has come under fire for a lot of decisions over the past four months as she's tried to navigate the state through a deadly pandemic. One of those is a policy that allowed nursing homes to house COVID-19 patients and she says the state was following the best advice at the time.
Officials warn face mask exemption cards being sold online are a scam
At first glance, it looks real. A supposed facemask exemption has a Department of Justice seal, a warning from the ADA and the promise of a fine for denying access to the non-mask wearer. The problem is, it's fake.
At first glance, it looks real. A supposed facemask exemption has a Department of Justice seal, a warning from the ADA and the promise of a fine for denying access to the non-mask wearer. The problem is, it's fake.
'Youth will not protect you': Gov. Whitmer says 1 in 5 COVID-19 cases are between 25 and 34, urges mask use
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday is urging all Michigan residents to wear a mask saying not only is it the law, but it will save countless lives.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday is urging all Michigan residents to wear a mask saying not only is it the law, but it will save countless lives.
Michigan listed at 'high risk' for coronavirus outbreaks in latest research
Just a few weeks ago, Michigan was one of two states touted as being on path to contain COVID-19. Now the state is has taken two steps backward in the attempt to stop the virus, according to COVID Act Now.
Just a few weeks ago, Michigan was one of two states touted as being on path to contain COVID-19. Now the state is has taken two steps backward in the attempt to stop the virus, according to COVID Act Now.
Risk level for COVID-19 spread increases in 4 Michigan regions
The risk level for the spread of COVID-19 has increased in four Michigan regions, including the Upper Peninsula, the Traverse City region, the Grand Rapids region and the Detroit region.
The risk level for the spread of COVID-19 has increased in four Michigan regions, including the Upper Peninsula, the Traverse City region, the Grand Rapids region and the Detroit region.
Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
Teachers aren't happy with Detroit school's scheduled start next week
Several members of Detroit Public Schools are protesting the planned reopening of the district next week. They're arguing until the pandemic is under control, students shouldn't return to classes
Several members of Detroit Public Schools are protesting the planned reopening of the district next week. They're arguing until the pandemic is under control, students shouldn't return to classes
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Gov. Whitmer to announce actions to protect students returning to school this fall using federal relief funds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.
Detroit PAL Baseball League picks back up with COVID-19 precautions
Baseball is once again being played at the historic corner of Michigan and Trumbull, thanks to the Detroit PAL Baseball League.
Baseball is once again being played at the historic corner of Michigan and Trumbull, thanks to the Detroit PAL Baseball League.
WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.