Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation

The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...

Gov. Whitmer: ‘Stay Home’ Order Is Working. Here’s What’s Next.

The number of people in Michigan hospitalized by COVID-19 has dropped 32% over the last two weeks. "It's a dramatic...

Food Banks, Farmers Help to Meet Surge in Food Insecurity During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has created a significant disruption in the food supply chain across the country. A massive spike in...

Michigan Small Businesses Seek Relief From COVID-19 Downturn

Small businesses are facing substantial financial and emotional challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s not a luxury to have a...

AG Nessel Applauds ‘Right to Read’ Ruling Against State

The Sixth Circuit court of Appeals ruled last week that a lawsuit filed by Detroit Public Schools students in 2016 against...

COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Michigan Prisons

The presence of COVID-19 in Michigan jails and prisons has spurred calls for reform and expedited release programs. As of...

Russia Begins Michigan Native’s Espionage Trial Amid Secrecy and Pandemic

The trial of a Michigan man accused of espionage has begun despite the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Russia detained Paul Whelan,...

After COVID-19, Our Grief Is What Will Be Remembered

There have been times in our history when it has seemed we don’t all live in the same country.  Our...

Haven’t Got A Stimulus Check Yet? Find Out If You Qualify

Thousands of people in Southeast Michigan who are eligible to get a stimulus check might miss out. That’s if they...

Canadian Nurses Working in Detroit Face Hard Decision During COVID-19

Detroit area hospitals, like many across the country, have been strained by the inundation of COVID-19 cases. "The number of...

When Michigan’s ‘Stay At Home’ Order Expires, It’s A Long Road to Recovery

Michigan’s stay-at-home order is set to expire at the end of month, provoking conversations about an economic reboot. Governor Gretchen...

Whitmer Hopes Michigan’s Economy Can Start to Reopen May 1st

State leaders are continuing planning efforts to re-open Michigan’s economy. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says a plan offered by President Donald...