Michigan Gov. Whitmer joins governors across the Midwest urging everyone to stay safe this holiday season
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, just hours after the first Pfizer vaccine doses were administered in the state.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a COVID-19 news conference at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, just hours after the first Pfizer vaccine doses were administered in the state.
Watch: Gov. Whitmer announces plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the status of COVID-19 during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the status of COVID-19 during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Restaurant owners hit hard by Whitmer's extension of indoor dining ban to slow Covid spike
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
Michigan's order to restrict gatherings and close businesses extended 12 days
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says not to gather with others this Christmas
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says no matter what progress happens in the partial shutdown, people should virtually celebrate Christmas with others,
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says no matter what progress happens in the partial shutdown, people should virtually celebrate Christmas with others,
Michigan focused on reopening high schools, not resuming sports
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that getting high school students back in the classroom is the priority over getting them back on the field.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that getting high school students back in the classroom is the priority over getting them back on the field.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces extension of order closing businesses
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan at a news conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be speaking on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan at a news conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions lift Tuesday unless health department extends them
Will Michigan lift its latest series of COVID-19 restrictions that are expected to expire on Tuesday? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could extend the restrictions but hasn't indicated if she will give the order.
Will Michigan lift its latest series of COVID-19 restrictions that are expected to expire on Tuesday? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could extend the restrictions but hasn't indicated if she will give the order.
State Majority Whip responds to Gov’s $400 million Covid money ask
Between Michigan's governor and the state budget director, the two are requesting an additional $400 million in aid to help small businesses stay afloat during the pandemic.
Between Michigan's governor and the state budget director, the two are requesting an additional $400 million in aid to help small businesses stay afloat during the pandemic.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks $400M in virus spending in Legislature
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked lawmakers to approve $300 million in state spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021.
New report on Michigan COVID-19 racial disparities shows state making progress
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to update residents on COVID-19's status in the state. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief infectious disease expert Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to update residents on COVID-19's status in the state. She'll be joined by health director Robert Gordon and chief infectious disease expert Dr. Joneigh Khaldun.
Whitmer warns of potentially deadly next couple months
Even as the state's case rate falls, the intersection of holidays and travel is making it difficult for health officials to estimate what will happen to COVID-19 in Michigan. While the three-week pause is showing promise, Thanksgiving and Christmas may derail those efforts.
Even as the state's case rate falls, the intersection of holidays and travel is making it difficult for health officials to estimate what will happen to COVID-19 in Michigan. While the three-week pause is showing promise, Thanksgiving and Christmas may derail those efforts.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cautiously optimistic on COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 to speak on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a news conference for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 to speak on the state of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Whitmer won't commit to extending or ending three-week pause in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about the plans moving forward for restaurants and other small businesses but was non-committal about the next steps.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was pressed about the plans moving forward for restaurants and other small businesses but was non-committal about the next steps.
Michigan leaders give message of COVID hope during virtual town hall
Top officials in Michigan joined Monday evening for a virtual town hall to talk about COVID-19 updates on federal, state, and local levels in Michigan.
Top officials in Michigan joined Monday evening for a virtual town hall to talk about COVID-19 updates on federal, state, and local levels in Michigan.
Gov. Whitmer nominated for Time Magazine's '2020 Person of the Year'
Governor Whitmer is now being considered for Time Magazine's 2020 Person of the year.
Governor Whitmer is now being considered for Time Magazine's 2020 Person of the year.
Trenton restaurant puts up giant 'Gretch the Grinch' decoration to protest governor
The owner of Truago in downtown Trenton put up a larger than life blow-up Grinch in front of his restaurant on Friday. The sign hanging around the iconic character's neck is a sign that says "Gretch the Grinch."
The owner of Truago in downtown Trenton put up a larger than life blow-up Grinch in front of his restaurant on Friday. The sign hanging around the iconic character's neck is a sign that says "Gretch the Grinch."
Thanksgiving looms large over Michigan as COVID-19's worst phase amplifies
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Amid Michigan's worst stage of the coronavirus to date, Thanksgiving now looms as a source of potential exposure that could ripple across the state
Republican leadership slaps down calls to impeach Michigan governor
GOP leadership in the Michigan legislature slapped down calls from Republican lawmakers to impeach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over COVID-19 rules.
GOP leadership in the Michigan legislature slapped down calls from Republican lawmakers to impeach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over COVID-19 rules.
Bars, restaurants brace for new pandemic restrictions as 3 week 'pause' begins
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.