NAMI Mich. distributing Echo Shows to senior citizens for the holidays

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Chapter is launching an initiative to make it easier for seniors to connect with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21

Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.

Retired Warren firefighter donates new furnace to single mother

A retired firefighter in Warren who owns Shimanski Heating and Cooling donated a new furnace to a deserving family.

87-year-old Troy man continues hauling trash, even through pandemic

Even as he nears 90, Dominic Tringali is still picking your trash - even if you leave 500 bags at the curb and even during a pandemic.

Detroit agency Doner teams with Marvel for comic book honoring nurses during pandemic

"We thought, there is nothing more powerful than if we are able to bring the real acts of heroism, those real stories of those real nurses to life in the comic book."

Postal Carrier in Royal Oak gets Santa letters delivered and brings back responses

But with over 20 years on the job, this postal carrier has made a very, very good friend: The head of the Elves committee at the Royal Oak Post Office.

Dog returns to Michigan family after missing for 3 years

A Michigan dog that went missing three years ago while on a trip to Chicago has finally been reunited with her family.

Waterford community pre-buys dozens of chicken dinners from restaurant paying it forward

The Waterford community has pre-bought dozens of chicken dinners from a restaurant, who's handing them out for free to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to pay.

Michigan man's 2019 novel told of virus, plot to kidnap governor and militia

It happens in a satirical novel The Great American Cheese War with a plot to abduct the state governor during a pandemic and including Michigan militia members. It was published in 2019, a year before many of the events came to life.

Fashion industry pro pivots after pandemic layoff to launch tie-dye clothing line

Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.

Veteran who took delivery job for money to fix roof helped by woman who saw him struggling

Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.