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Lake Michigan College is making it official, scrapping in-person, face-to-face classes for the rest of the current semester due to the coronavirus pandemic and the statewide Stay Home, Stay Safe order. LMC had been aiming to resume

Michigan’s coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply. As of Monday, they are now 6,498 with 184 deaths. Berrien County’s total is up three from Sunday to 32, while Allegan remains at 2, and Cass and Van Buren

The Michigan National Guard has received a request to aid food banks in four communities across the state. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer says about ten National Guard members will be assigned to each of the

The Berrien County Road Department is advising everyone of a road closure planned for Red Arrow Highway in Chikaming Township and New Buffalo Township that starts next week. It says a contractor will be doing sewer work

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are teaming up to get fresh produce and other food out to those who need it during the COVID-19 crisis. The two

Gas prices in Michigan are in free-fall as demand plummets and oil prices continue to sink. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average has fallen 13¢ in the past week to $1.73, which is down 65¢ in the

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suspended state hiring and promotions and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus. “We’ve got a lot of essential services that we’ve got to to

As the numbers of people with COVID-19 continues to rise, many have been asking why the number of people who have recovered haven’t been included. Michigan’s chief medical officer Dr. Joneigh Khaldun says it’s due to accuracy

A freshman Detroit state lawmaker has died at the age of 44 from what his family believes was a coronavirus infection. Isaac Robinson died Sunday at Detroit Receiving Hospital just hours after being taken there for breathing

A new channel is being launched by WNIT television in South Bend to help educate children who are home due to COVID-19 shutting down their schools. The PBS affiliate says it will begin broadcasting At Home Learning

Michigan now has 5,486 positive cases of coronavirus, and 132 people have died from it. The Department of Health and Human Services says the average age for those who have died is 64, and those victims range

The North American International Auto Show will not be held this year in Detroit, as the venue is becoming a temporary hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is working with FEMA on the project,

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to expand absentee voting for May’s elections. The order will make absentee ballots available to everyone via mail. The order also encourages everyone to vote absentee, although at least

A big jump is being reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in COVID-19 cases statewide. The new figures released Saturday show an increase of 993 cases to 4,650. An additional 19 have died,

Michigan has launched a website for people to volunteer to help out in their communities as the COVID-19 crisis continues. They’re seeking medical professionals as well as residents who just want to contribute. The office of Governor

The Michigan Department Of Natural Resources has announced some changes at state parks due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The parks remain open, but some amenities have been closed. The DNR has released the following statement: To help

Governor Whitmer’s office has issued the following statement regarding the approval by President Trump of a major disaster declaration for Michigan. Last night, President Trump approved Governor Whitmer’s request for a Major Disaster declaration in Michigan. The

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has announced that the closure of Four Winds Casino locations have been extended indefinitely. The Pokagons have released the following statement: “In consideration of requests from both Michigan and Indiana state governments

With many Michiganders sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is looking for some extra help. It says shelter life has been rough during the pandemic, and its animals need

Home sales in southwest Michigan were down in February, although prices were up. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the number of houses sold in February of this year dropped to 181 from 235 in February

The deadline for filing state tax returns have been pushed back to July. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-26, which pushes all April 2020

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to clear up confusion about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay home order. Specifically, she’s addressing which businesses should be considered critical. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement:

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have announced new food assistance available to those who are struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has announced a new schedule for workers to follow when applying for benefits. It’s hoped the new schedule will help the system run more smoothly with many out of work due to

The number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan rose by 801 from Thursday to Friday. The latest numbers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also show 32 new deaths. The state’s total number of cases

Small businesses in Michigan hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for relief grants and loans through the state. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Michigan’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19

Congressman Fred Upton took to the U.S. House floor on Friday to urge his colleagues to approve the COVID-19 stimulus bill. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act would send checks of

Changes are being made to how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports COVID-19 cases in the state. Starting today, they will no longer give updates of new cases by county, and instead will offer

If you have something from Meijer that needs to be taken back, you’ll need to put it aside for a while. The retailer is no longer taking returns of any sort due to the coronavirus pandemic, and