Detroit TCF Center field hospital shuts down but will be ready if needed
When the COVID-19 crisis peaked in Detroit a field hospital was created at the TCF Center for less severe patients to take pressure off metro Detroit hospitals dealing with more dire cases.
When the COVID-19 crisis peaked in Detroit a field hospital was created at the TCF Center for less severe patients to take pressure off metro Detroit hospitals dealing with more dire cases.
Big Three plants restarting could be lifeline to struggling businesses
About 150,000 people could be back on the assembly line next week and restaurants like Bangkok 96 won't be the only ones to find better footing as The Big Three gets the wheels turning again.
About 150,000 people could be back on the assembly line next week and restaurants like Bangkok 96 won't be the only ones to find better footing as The Big Three gets the wheels turning again.
Operation Haircut protest to take place on State Capitol lawn in Lansing May 20
The group, which first helped organize Operation Gridlock where hundreds of people caused traffic jams near the Capitol chanting "Open up Michigan" is now organizing Operation Haircut.
The group, which first helped organize Operation Gridlock where hundreds of people caused traffic jams near the Capitol chanting "Open up Michigan" is now organizing Operation Haircut.
Michigan leaders wrestle with expected $6B deficit from coronavirus economy crater
Michigan Budget Director Chris Kolb had a chance to remove an income tax hike from the negations as an option, but he would not take it off the table.
Michigan Budget Director Chris Kolb had a chance to remove an income tax hike from the negations as an option, but he would not take it off the table.
Royal Oak florist leaves surprise flowers with notes of hope
"I had seen all of these people making masks and doing porch concerts," she said. "So I thought would could I do? I had some extra flowers one day, I wrapped them up in little bouquet, had a little piece of chalk and put them outside my studio."
"I had seen all of these people making masks and doing porch concerts," she said. "So I thought would could I do? I had some extra flowers one day, I wrapped them up in little bouquet, had a little piece of chalk and put them outside my studio."
Focus moves to fall as Whitmer targets school year and how in-person classes can resume
With the creation of a new council, Whitmer is working to get kids safely back to school by fall.
With the creation of a new council, Whitmer is working to get kids safely back to school by fall.
FCA talks about response to worker sick with COVID-19, safe restart of plants
There is concern for FCA employees who are returning back to work after a team leader at the FCA Sterling Heights Assembly Plant says he's now home after pay after a co-worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
There is concern for FCA employees who are returning back to work after a team leader at the FCA Sterling Heights Assembly Plant says he's now home after pay after a co-worker tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ford CEO explains safety precautions in place as plants reopen
When Ford Motor Co restarts at plants on Monday it will be anything but business as usual.
When Ford Motor Co restarts at plants on Monday it will be anything but business as usual.
General Motors talks safety protocols as plants ready to restart Monday
Dr. Jeffrey Hess, the corporate medical director for General Motors is now working to make sure it's a safe reentry when workers come back to make cars, trucks and SUVs
Dr. Jeffrey Hess, the corporate medical director for General Motors is now working to make sure it's a safe reentry when workers come back to make cars, trucks and SUVs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer forms council to create school reopening plan; hopes to have students in class this fall
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is announcing a council that will seek out plans to allow schools to resume in the fall after the spring 2020 school year was ended abruptly in mid-March due to Coronavirus.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is announcing a council that will seek out plans to allow schools to resume in the fall after the spring 2020 school year was ended abruptly in mid-March due to Coronavirus.
Duggan backs Abbott Rapid COVID-19 tests after FDA issues alert
The 15-minute Abbott Rapit test has been used on members of the city's workforce, including first responders and frontline workers.
The 15-minute Abbott Rapit test has been used on members of the city's workforce, including first responders and frontline workers.
YMCA of Metro Detroit closes 2 branches permanently during COVID-19 shutdown
The YMCA of Metro Detroit announced two branches that have been closed since March 16 will not reopen.
The YMCA of Metro Detroit announced two branches that have been closed since March 16 will not reopen.
Novi getting drive-thru COVID-19 test site, screening starts Friday
A private-public partnership between Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and state and local health officials has supported the opening of another drive-thru testing site, this time in Novi.
A private-public partnership between Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and state and local health officials has supported the opening of another drive-thru testing site, this time in Novi.
When will Michigan enter Phase 4 of reopening, and what it will include
Michigan is currently in Phase 3 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's six-step plan to reopen the economy. What will it take to enter into Phase 4?
Michigan is currently in Phase 3 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's six-step plan to reopen the economy. What will it take to enter into Phase 4?
No citations, arrests at protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay home orders in Lansing
In the wake of other recent, raucous protests, Thursday's Operation Judgment day 'assembly' was relatively quiet.
In the wake of other recent, raucous protests, Thursday's Operation Judgment day 'assembly' was relatively quiet.
Women form club in metro Detroit to surprise moms with wine, other gifts during COVID-19
A group of women in the Plymouth-Canton area call themselves the Sisterhood of the Traveling Wine Club, and are spreading joy through surprise front-porch gifts.
A group of women in the Plymouth-Canton area call themselves the Sisterhood of the Traveling Wine Club, and are spreading joy through surprise front-porch gifts.
Fraser High School prepares for unique graduation day in June
It may not be the graduation ceremony the class of 2020 imagined, but it will be exceptionally memorable.
It may not be the graduation ceremony the class of 2020 imagined, but it will be exceptionally memorable.
More than 150 iPads donated by FOX 2 viewers helping isolated COVID-19 patients at DMC
While Wolchek has been happy to pick up iPads from those who'd rather stay safe and stay at home, most of the iPads we've gotten donated have been dropped off at UPS stores around metro Detroit.
While Wolchek has been happy to pick up iPads from those who'd rather stay safe and stay at home, most of the iPads we've gotten donated have been dropped off at UPS stores around metro Detroit.
Whitmer extends eviction protection until June 12 with new executive order
“It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue staying safer at home without fear of being evicted,” Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives renters and mobile home owners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the curve.”
“It’s critical Michiganders can self-quarantine and continue staying safer at home without fear of being evicted,” Whitmer said. “This Executive Order gives renters and mobile home owners some peace of mind as we continue to flatten the curve.”
Gov. Whitmer talks about next phase of state's reopening; what Memorial Day could look like
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined FOX 2 Thursday to talk about what the next stage of re-opening the state will look like.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined FOX 2 Thursday to talk about what the next stage of re-opening the state will look like.