Clawson's Flipside Records battles for business amid COVID-19 state shutdown

Like so many other small shops business was good - until it wasn't. A global pandemic and a statewide shutdown took place while Flipside Records has been playing the music - but there's no one there to listen to it.

FCA plant employee says co-worker tested positive for COVID-19 and 'it shouldn't have happened'

The team leader says a couple hundred employees started work Monday. All of them filled out health questionnaires before entering the building. But he says another team leader - answered yes to one of the questions - because she had a cough.

Ribbons for heroes: Birmingham school salutes those on pandemic front line

Knowing how much students missed being together - two teachers came up with an idea. Anyone can come to the school and tie a ribbon on the fence to honor a hero, or make a wish for someone they know. It is a simple gesture that is catching on.

Michigan National Guard helps COVID-19 testing at senior living centers in Oakland County

On Thursday Michigan National Guard representatives met with staff from the Oakland County Emergency Operation Center to work out details of providing several teams to help with testing at all 117 of these facilities in the county. 

Newborn twins thriving despite challenging start with parents' COVID-19

First-time parents Jen and Andre were expecting twins when they both came down with COVID-19 last month. And then the babies decided to arrive early.

Mental health issues are on the rise amid pandemic, but federal help is on the way

Suicide help lines are flooded too. Stabenow says it is critical that money hits the ground.  But we have to do something that has been a challenge even before COVID-19. Squash the stigma around getting help. 

Boating industry thriving right now in Michigan despite pandemic

We talk with Bryan Mason from Tommy's Boats in Detroit about why boat sales appear to be skyrocketing in Michigan amid the pandemic.

Clarkston parents recovered from COVID-19 raising newborn twins
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First-time parents Jen and Andre were expecting twins when they both came down with COVID-19 last month. And then the babies decided to arrive early.

Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan

Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.

Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges caution in COVID-19 update

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak Wednesday in Lansing on steps to re-engage the economy during her COVID-19 pandemic.

Painful cuts coming to public school funding from coronavirus impact

And when you factor in the sweeping changes that will likely take place due to the coronavirus, the cost of operating schools goes up. 

Catholic churches plan for 'soft open' with changes like masks required

Archbishop Allen Vigneron wrote a letter explaining plans to allow public mass beginning next Tuesday, May 19. Masses will be at the discretion of each church - however masses will resume at all parishes by May 29.