Justin talks with members of the community about how they are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed there are more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in the state, and a total of eight deaths as of Sunday.
One in Kent County.
Gretchen Whitmer will hold a news conference at 11 to provide an update on the state's response to the virus.
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The Governor has extended the closure of places of public accommodation until April 13, two weeks after the original order was set to be lifted. This includes bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, libraries, museums and more.
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Democrats in the Senate refused to advance the coronavirus rescue package -- aimed at giving some relief to workers and businesses.
The Senate is expected to vote again Monday morning.
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As of 10 am, there were 1035 coronavirus cases in Michigan, up from 787 in 24 hours. That's an increase of 31.5%. We are still at 8 fatalities (1 in Kent Co.). 86% of the cases in Michigan are in 3 counties - Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. Still no confirmed cases in the U.P.
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Melting.. Monday will be partly sunny and seasonable with temperatures warming to the mid/upper 40s, melting the snow quickly.
The Tokyo Olympics are going to happen -- but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. The International Olympic Committee said it was considering postponement, especially after added pressure from major Olympic nations like Canada and Australia who made it clear they will not go if the games are staged this year.
MDOT will start construction on the 100th Street bridge Monday. The project consists of demolishing the current structure and replacing it with a wider, taller overpass. MDOT officials say the construction will take about five months.
Audible is now offering free audiobooks for kids stuck at home
An audiobook plus headphonesequals blissful silence for parents.
A New York couple got married on an empty NYC street with their friend officiating from a fourth-story window.
This online toilet paper calculator will tell you how long your stash will last
The question is ...do you really want to know?