Checking in with Detroit businesses on Blackout Tuesday
Blackout Tuesday is a day of economic protest, with a grassroots campaign encouraging to only spend money at black-owned businesses on this day.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
Mich. sues DeVos over use pandemic funds, says Detroit could miss out on $2.6M while private schools get
Michigan is joining a lawsuit with four other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit that says Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education are taking money from the poor to give to the rich.
Portillo's opening location in Macomb County in 2021
Known for their menu of Chicago-style favorites, Portillo's will be opening a restaurant location in Sterling Heights, Mich. in 2021.
Metro Detroit foundation takes new aim to help returning citizens get on their feet
The Here to Help Foundation is helping returning citizens get on their feet with a new, formalized program called Returning Hope to Returning Citizens.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan may have to 'dial back' reopening as COVID-19 cases rise
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday the nation needs a mask policy to effectively fight the continual spread of COVID-19 while also saying, if Michigan cases continue to rise, she's ready to close parts of the economy again and move the state backward, if necessary.
Gov. Whitmer to announce actions to protect students returning to school this fall using federal relief funds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.
9-year-old in critical condition after getting hit while riding bike in Pontiac
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 9-year-old boy was critically injured when he was hit while riding his bike July 6, 2020 in Pontiac.
Detroit City Council assistant is victim of apparent murder suicide in Westland
A second person, Deontez Jones of Westland, was also found dead - apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot. Westland police say the deaths are connected, as Watson and Jones were known associates of each other.
Many questions remain after skull discovery in Trenton home fire pit
A disturbing story out of Trenton where a human skull was found in a fire pit has a lot of unknowns.
Tuesday News Hit: Human skull found in Trenton home fire pit, brawl at CJ Barrymore's, and the coming heatwave
The new homeowner of property in Trenton made a curious and disturbing discovery in a fire pit located near the house on Monday - a human skull.
Teen brawl turns to chaos at CJ Barrymore's in Clinton Twp.
All of this unfolded at CJ Barrymore's in Clinton Township Sunday. The management there says the first fight started inside park between two young teenage girls.
Unlock Michigan group petitions to limit Whitmer's powers, halt 'endless State of Emergency'
Wszolek, speaking for the newly formed group, said he believes Whitmer is abusing her power during the pandemic. Members of the group plan to hit the street this week with a petition that would repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act.
Human skull found inside fire pit by new homeowners in Trenton
The home had been owned by the late Mark Eberly, who recently killed in a shootout with police in Cumberland, Tennessee. The new property owners are working with investigators, according to Trenton Police.
Tigers open July 24 at Reds as MLB releases shortened 60-game schedule
Each MLB team will be playing a regionalized schedule regardless of American or National League affliation, in order to avoid long road trips due to coronavirus concerns.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
House Democrats pass sweeping police overhaul, Senate stalls
House Democrats approved a far-reaching police overhaul Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the global outcry over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black Americans.
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver Bubba Wallace
U.S. Attorney Jay Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr. said an investigation determined “although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.”
Trump hints at 'generous' second coronavirus stimulus check. Here's how much you could get
President Trump signaled Monday that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.