Michigan Senate and House approve extension of governor's emergency declaration by 23 days

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However, GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

"Eerie and beautiful," video shows the quiet streets of Detroit as city practices social distancing

A new viral video posted on Facebook is showing off Detroit in a very different light compared to its comeback story narrative residents have grown accustomed to seeing. Instead of a bustling night life filled with patrons of the city, a video shows vacant streets and quiet sidewalks as the city continues social distancing.

Detroit Strong video moving people to tears
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A new viral video posted on Facebook is showing off Detroit in a very different light compared to its comeback story narrative residents have grown accustomed to seeing. Instead of a bustling night life filled with patrons of the city, a video shows vacant streets and quiet sidewalks as the city continues social distancing.

Detroit's drive-thru testing most successful in the nation, Mayor Mike Duggan says
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the city's drive-thru testing was going extremely well and called it the most successful in the nation, testing at least 800 people a day.

Second Detroit lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19 recovering, says hydroxychloroquine saved her life
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State Rep. Karen Whitsett who tested positive for the coronavirus last month is on the mend and thanks hydroxychloroquine for saving her life. While there is no current proven evidence the drug cures people of COVID-19, it's been touted by President Trump.

Governor, House GOP at odds over state of emergency extension ahead of Tuesday's vote

The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

Michigan Lawmakers set to vote on governor's emergency declaration extension
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The state legislature is planning to meet in the capital today to vote on extending the governor's state of emergency. However GOP lawmakers and Gretchen Whitmer are at odds over how long that extension should be.

ER nurses at Sinai Grace sent home after refusing to see patients

A group of nightside ER nurses at Sinai Grace Hospital say they were given an ultimatum after protesting working conditions: get to work or leave.

Many Detroiters out of work from pandemic choose between rent - or supplies for family

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order that halted evictions during the stay at home mandate. But that hasn't stopped some rental companies from letting their tenants know they still expect the rent.

Hip-hop star Big Herk issues plea to Detroiters to stay home during pandemic

Detroit has been hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak. There are more than 5,000 confirmed cases of the virus here and nearly 200 deaths - more than any other city or county in Michigan.

Detroit Facebook group helps restaurants with food for medical workers

They have raised tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of weeks, and are using it to support local restaurants and our front line workers at the same time with the Front Line Appreciation Group.

Clarkston couple uses 3-D printers to make face shields for medical workers

In just one week they have given more than a thousand face shields and masks to our health care heroes and first responders across the state. 

Novi Suburban Collection Showplace to convert to COVID-19 field hospital

After conversion, the Suburban Collection Showplace will provide 250,000 sq. ft. and bed space to accommodate up to 1,000 COVID-19 cases.