May 12 Watch 6:42 Coronavirus pandemic threatens Flint, Michigan, with 2nd major health crisis One of the easiest ways to reduce the spread of coronavirus is handwashing. But in some places, such as Flint, Michigan, that simple task can be difficult to accomplish. Some residents of the largely poor city lack clean running water… Continue watching
May 11 Commission votes to further study gun ban at Michigan Capitol By David Eggert, Associated Press A commission that oversees the Michigan Capitol has formed a committee to study whether to ban or restrict guns inside the building, after some lawmakers reported feeling intimidated by armed demonstrators protesting her orders to curb the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 05 Michigan communities holding largely mail-based elections By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press People in about 50 Michigan communities are participating in largely mail-based local elections that might be a blueprint for the presidential battleground state in November. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says state’s stay-home-order remains in effect By David Eggert, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan's stay-at-home order remains in effect despite Republicans’ refusal to extend her underlying coronavirus emergency declaration. Continue reading
Apr 30 Michigan House doesn’t extend virus emergency order amid protests By David Eggert, Mike Householder, Associated Press Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the Michigan Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-home order and business restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 24 Whitmer extends stay-home order through May 15, eases rules By David Eggert, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday lengthened her stay-at-home order through May 15, while lifting restrictions so some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities like golf and motorized boating during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: Michigan governor condemns residents protesting COVID-19 restrictions By Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 7:24 Whitmer glad Trump invoked DPA over ventilators, says GM ready to start As coronavirus spreads across the U.S., there have been conflicting messages from the Trump administration, governors and medical professionals about the scarcity of critical medical resources -- especially ventilators. Amna Nawaz reports on the growing need for these lifesaving machines… Continue watching