Leaders from big cities with black communities hit hard by COVID-19 want DOJ investigation
They say a national trend is emerging and it shows that COVID-19 is hitting communities of color hardest - and they are calling on a federal investigation.
They say a national trend is emerging and it shows that COVID-19 is hitting communities of color hardest - and they are calling on a federal investigation.
Whitmer signs new executive order to expand, extend unemployment benefits
Executive Order 2020-76 expedites benefits for tens of thousands of Michiganders who have filed for unemployment benefits by allowing the state to review an individual’s most recent job separation, which is the cause of the current unemployment, to determine the individual's benefit entitlement.
Executive Order 2020-76 expedites benefits for tens of thousands of Michiganders who have filed for unemployment benefits by allowing the state to review an individual’s most recent job separation, which is the cause of the current unemployment, to determine the individual's benefit entitlement.
The Main Street Oakland County Program crowd funds to help downtown businesses impacted by pandemic
The Main Street Oakland County Program claims this is the first mass community crowd fund of main street communities in the nation.
The Main Street Oakland County Program claims this is the first mass community crowd fund of main street communities in the nation.
Duggan: Detroit's casinos 6 to 12 months away from normal operations
Detroit's casinos are still 6-12 months away from operating as normal, Mayor Mike Duggan said.
Detroit's casinos are still 6-12 months away from operating as normal, Mayor Mike Duggan said.
Cyber security pro tells how to spot fake COVID-19 sites online
"Over 40,000 websites over the last couple of months were created and registered that had some various of the variation of COVID, COVID-19 or coronavirus. They are using the attention that this entire thing is getting and drawing people in and scamming them out of money."
"Over 40,000 websites over the last couple of months were created and registered that had some various of the variation of COVID, COVID-19 or coronavirus. They are using the attention that this entire thing is getting and drawing people in and scamming them out of money."
Why are face coverings necessary if we feel fine and healthy?
We talk with Dr. Odaliz Abreu-Lanfranco, an infectious disease specialist with Henry Ford Health System about how face coverings help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
We talk with Dr. Odaliz Abreu-Lanfranco, an infectious disease specialist with Henry Ford Health System about how face coverings help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Detroit woman 's food program grows to community outreach during pandemic
A woman known as Auntie Na in Detroit is continuing her charitable mission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A woman known as Auntie Na in Detroit is continuing her charitable mission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What's that smell? Dentist weighs in on your funky face mask odor
Is that your face mask that smells? Or your breath. We talk to a dentist who says it's your breath - and he gives us ways to fix that.
Is that your face mask that smells? Or your breath. We talk to a dentist who says it's your breath - and he gives us ways to fix that.
Explaining how a face mask helps prevent spread of COVID-19
We talk with Dr. Odaliz Abreu-Lanfranco, an infectious disease specialist with Henry Ford Health System about how face coverings help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
We talk with Dr. Odaliz Abreu-Lanfranco, an infectious disease specialist with Henry Ford Health System about how face coverings help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
As COVID-19 cases decline, Detroit's budgetary deficit rising, Duggan says
Detroit is facing a multi-hundred million dollar budget deficit as much of revenue the city could have expected to see come in over the summer has evaporated with the cancellations that came with COVID-19
Detroit is facing a multi-hundred million dollar budget deficit as much of revenue the city could have expected to see come in over the summer has evaporated with the cancellations that came with COVID-19
Calling her orders unconstitutional, GOP lawmakers sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over executive powers
GOP leaders from the Michigan legislature unveiled a lawsuit against the Michigan governor Wednesday.
GOP leaders from the Michigan legislature unveiled a lawsuit against the Michigan governor Wednesday.
Genesee County man who wiped nose on Dollar Tree employee released on $2,500 personal bond
A 68-year-old Genessee County man who was charged with assault and battery after wiping his nose on a Dollar Tree employee will be arraigned Wednesday in Clarkston
A 68-year-old Genessee County man who was charged with assault and battery after wiping his nose on a Dollar Tree employee will be arraigned Wednesday in Clarkston
Appeals Court says state should determine ballot rules due to "severe burden" placed by stay-home order
A U.S. Appeals court said a potential congressman's chances of getting on the ballot for the 2020 election had severe burdens imposed on him following the Michigan Governor's stay-home order
A U.S. Appeals court said a potential congressman's chances of getting on the ballot for the 2020 election had severe burdens imposed on him following the Michigan Governor's stay-home order
Absentee ballots account for 98% of tabulated votes in Michigan elections Tuesday
Michigan communities saw record turnout for local elections Tuesday, as voters participated in largely mail-based contests that could be a blueprint for the presidential battleground in November
Michigan communities saw record turnout for local elections Tuesday, as voters participated in largely mail-based contests that could be a blueprint for the presidential battleground in November
DDR helping new dogs find homes, and already-placed dogs keep homes during pandemic
With unemployment soaring during the COVID-19 crisis, many people are worried about feeding the families. And that can include pets, too.
With unemployment soaring during the COVID-19 crisis, many people are worried about feeding the families. And that can include pets, too.
Civil rights organization sues Wayne Co. Jail amid COVID-19 concerns
A lawsuit against the Wayne County Jail claims county officials are risking inmates' lives by failing to respond to the threat of COVID-19.
A lawsuit against the Wayne County Jail claims county officials are risking inmates' lives by failing to respond to the threat of COVID-19.
Detroit NAACP outraged at state police photo with armed demonstrator at Capitol
"They are wrong as four left feet, when you put that uniform on your personal choice goes out the door," Anthony said. "You're not supposed to be partisan, you're not supposed to engage in controversy you're supposed to support and treat everybody the same."
"They are wrong as four left feet, when you put that uniform on your personal choice goes out the door," Anthony said. "You're not supposed to be partisan, you're not supposed to engage in controversy you're supposed to support and treat everybody the same."
Your old iPad can still be donated to help DMC COVID-19 patients in the fight of their lives
Last week, Wolchek told you how sick patients battling COVID-19 were isolated and scared in the hospitals. Coronavirus is so contagious, there are no visitors allowed.
Last week, Wolchek told you how sick patients battling COVID-19 were isolated and scared in the hospitals. Coronavirus is so contagious, there are no visitors allowed.
Lighthouse online telethon to have 50 musical talents from Detroit May 9 raising money for COVID-19 food, shelter fund
Howard Hertz, an entertainment attorney, helped organize Light House Live. It brings together more than 50 artists all with connections to Detroit. Participating talent includes Alice Cooper, Lily Tomlin, The Four Tops, Thornetta Davis, Alexander Zonjic and many more.
Howard Hertz, an entertainment attorney, helped organize Light House Live. It brings together more than 50 artists all with connections to Detroit. Participating talent includes Alice Cooper, Lily Tomlin, The Four Tops, Thornetta Davis, Alexander Zonjic and many more.
State parole board releasing twice the amount of prisoners to ease crowding amid pandemic
People like Andre Felton who back in 1981 was sentenced to 50 to 100 years for murder and Jesse Ramirez who just last April was sentenced for five counts of child sexually abusive material or activity.
People like Andre Felton who back in 1981 was sentenced to 50 to 100 years for murder and Jesse Ramirez who just last April was sentenced for five counts of child sexually abusive material or activity.