Pontiac factory making social distancing signs, shields for businesses all across the U.S.

A Pontiac business that initially laid off dozens of employees at the start of the pandemic is now thriving, sending COVID-19 safety products to states all over the country.

Twelve Oaks Mall, Great Lakes Crossing to reopen Thursday with reduced hours, extra cleaning

More than two months after Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills closed because of the spread of Coronavirus, the mall has announced it will reopen on Thursday, May 28th, with adjusted hours.

Police say Peeping Tom crashes, dies while running from Berkley Police 

Police said a suspected peeping tom was died after Berkley Police tried to stop him and he led a high-speed chase before crashing another a car.

Woman survives house explosion in Birmingham

Authorities are investigating what caused a home to explode on Chapin Street on Memorial Day in Birmingham.

Southfield hair salon goes virtual 

As the owner of Rich Roots Shampoos Bar in Southfield, Don Hales is used to helping clients look their best. She even keeps in touch with them during the COVID-19 crisis while her salon is still closed. 

Lots to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend at Michigan's Metroparks, social distancing included

A bucolic Memorial Day is on the horizons for Michigan residents as many look to take advantage of rising temperatures and lifting restrictions on where they can enjoy themselves. Park officials ask that all visitors respect social distancing guidelines still in effect.

Detroit man charged in double shooting outside Ferndale bar in 2019

Police say Wilder was involved in an exchange of gunfire with bar security following an altercation in which he was kicked out of Bosco.

Big Buddies of Bloomfield online mentoring program helps kids during quarantine

Students stuck at home and missing their friends are wishing they were still learning at school, rather than online. Enter Big Buddies of Bloomfield.

Southeast Michigan partnership that donates food to hungry kids takes cereal drive virtual

For the last 10 years, the Children's Hospital of Michigan Professional Nurse Council has partnered with Gleaners Community Good Bank to provide children with a daily meal over the summer. While the in-person efforts have been hampered by COVID-19, that's not stopping the partnership from efforting to feed hungry kids.

Royal Park Hotel begins reopening phase with safety measures in place

The Royal Park Hotel opened their doors to welcome guests for the first time in two months. Since closing, the staff has worked non-stop to make changes in response to the coronavirus. 

No visitors means $2.5 million monthly losses for Detroit Zoo as pandemic losses pile on

Like most other institutions, the Detroit Zoo is struggling without a consistent stream of visitors traveling to see the enclosures as it remains closed due to COVID-19. While it waits to reopen, staff are studying the animals to see how they react to fewer visitors