Thousands of Michiganders participated in the state’s annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day.

Ann Arbor Mobility Summit aims to spark insightful discussions, drive collaborative solutions, and catalyze new partnerships that will shape the future of transportation.

Legislation meant to protect Michigan residents from hair discrimination in schools and workplaces was signed into law.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered that U.S. and Michigan flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor the victims of the Oxford High School shooting.

On Tuesday, a group of local leaders came together to discuss what can be done to stop gun violence in our cities.

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

A proclamation was issued declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan.

Many are still feeling the shockwaves of the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, even here in Detroit, over 1,500 miles away. Education and political leaders are now weighing in on stopping this from happening moving forward.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which is 22 acres, will be transformed into an attractive public space with reconstruction that will work towards the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s goal of revitalizing the riverfront.

The Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos on Wednesday that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.

COVID vaccines are going to be offered at Detroit public schools.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II says he tested positive for COVID-19, but isn’t experiencing any symptoms.

A Michigan native was sworn in as the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO this month.

MSU alumna Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a Rivalry Week ahead of Saturday's big game.

Garlin Gilchrist II said he wants to make his family and the state proud of the work he does every day. As a public servant and role model, Gilchrist said he doesn’t take any of his responsibilities lightly. His parents believed in a strong work ethic and made sure he had the same foundation growing up. “I think all of us exists to change the world for the better,” Gilchrist said. Gilchrist now heads the state’s Coronavirus Task Force, addressing the racial disparities and why the crisis hit people of color in Detroit the hardest.

Shirkey countered that Republicans had “spanked her hard" and he joked about having contemplated inviting Whitmer to a fist fight on the Capitol lawn. AdEarlier Wednesday, Shirkey told an activist with the liberal group Progress Michigan that he was saying the hoax was “the fact that it was blamed on Trump. “That's up to the Michigan Republican Party to choose if that's the kind of party they want to be.”Trump's second impeachment trial is underway. AdHouse Speaker Jason Wentworth, a Republican, said Shirkey's latest comments “are his own and don't reflect my feelings or beliefs. “We are deeply disappointed and strongly disagree with (his) comments about the riot at the Capitol ... as well as his inappropriate language about the governor,” Andy Hetzel said.

Gretchen Whitmer has signed a 20-bill package that aims to shift away from using jail and arrests as punishment for traffic offenses unless someone is a danger to the public. The bipartisan package of criminal justice reform bills resulted from recommendations by the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, according to the state. “I’m extraordinarily proud of our collective work over the last two years to understand and improve the criminal justice system,” Lt. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs a 20-bill package aiming to reshape penalties for traffic offenses on Jan. 4, 2020. The bill package aims to shift people away from jail unless they are a danger to the public.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Learning how to manage money is a real-life skill that’s all too often overlooked in school. Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public Schools have launched the state’s first Financial Empowerment Curriculum. Financial literacy is an important skill set that our students will need throughout their lives. Russ Kavalhuna, President of Henry Ford CollegeREAD: Continuous education coverageThe first ever MI Financial Literacy Summit was held at Henry Ford College last year. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks facilitated a discussion with experts from across the state about financial literacy and the role it has in shaping Michigan’s future.

Gretchen Whitmer is holding a news conference Wednesday to discuss voting in the upcoming General Election. You can watch live in the stream above. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel. The goal is to ensure a convenient and flexible election to Michiganders, state officials said. Click here to view ClickOnDetroit’s full coverage of the election.

The bipartisan Clean Slate Package will automatically expunge some marijuana convictions, minor crimes and nonviolent felonies. Gilchrist joined Whitmer when she signed the Clean Slate package. “We made an estimate that it’s going to cost about $23-25 million to implement the Clean Slate automated expungement system," Gilchrist said. Whitmer on Monday alongside a number of House bills designed to automate the criminal record expungement process and expand eligibility criteria. More: New ‘Clean Slate’ laws to automate criminal record expungement process, expand eligibility criteria in Michigan

Michigan leaders are expressing concern and disappointment after the Supreme Court ruling to halt the 2020 Census. After the Supreme Court’s decision, the Census Bureau said field operations would end on Thursday. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II said Michigan can’t afford to lose out on Census funding. In light of the many obstacles the 2020 Census has faced during the pandemic, I am calling on the federal government and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to continue the 2020 Census to its original deadline of Oct. 31. “Every day matters and an undercount in the 2020 Census would have drastic consequences for the state.

Garlin Gilchrist II chairs a state task force that is addressing virus-related racial disparities. "But thanks to the state of Michigan paying attention to this issue, prioritizing this issue — we have the most muscular response to racial disparities in the country — we can say that those disparities have flattened. In the most recent two-week period, the rate of new cases for Black people was about half that for white residents. The death rates for Black and white residents were about the same over those weeks. The rest were linked to universities and colleges, including Michigan State (1,295 cases) and Grand Valley State (811 cases.)

During his remarks Saturday, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II condemned President Donald Trump and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Donald Trump is a liar who has killed people, straight up,” Gilchrist said. “We cannot afford another four years of this man at the helm," Gilchrist said of President Trump during his remarks. Trump frequently claims that he has done more for Black Americans than any president since President Abraham Lincoln. In response to the comment made by Gilchrist, the Michigan campaign for Trump said the president has acted aggressively in response to the pandemic.

What to know today Whitmer to provide coronavirus (COVID-19) updateMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update Thursday on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Trump will speak in Freeland at 7 p.m. on Thursday at airport hangar AvFlight Saginaw. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 108,595 as of Wednesday, including 6,552 deaths, state officials report. New COVID-19 cases and deaths remain flat in Michigan.

Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update Thursday on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On Wednesday, the state announced 783 new cases and 13 additional deaths due to COVID-19. In total, Michigan has confirmed 108,595 cases and 6,552 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. Leaders in education, business, labor and workforce development will also join the governor as they announce an initiative to help Michigan workers and their families during the pandemic, according to officials.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday a new initiative that will provide free face masks to vulnerable populations amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Vulnerable populations may have difficulties buying masks and our schools need face coverings to keep students, staff and community members safe. Face masks have been scientifically proven to significantly reduce a persons chance of spreading COVID-19, officials say. (MDHHS)Michiganders in need can obtain a free face mask a distribution location near them. Whitmer and other Michigan officials have been pushing for residents to wear face coverings amid the pandemic through the Mask Up Michigan initiative.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold her first COVID-19 response news conference since July 28. That includes enforcing limitations on capacity and the requirement to wear a mask when entering a Michigan business. Coronavirus resources: Become an Insider Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update Wednesday on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whitmer will be joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. On Tuesday, Whitmer extended the state of emergency in Michigan until Aug. 11.

Wayne State University to announce plans for fall semester amid pandemicWayne State University is set to announce Wednesday exact plans for the fall semester. After being shot, um, you know, is this, you know, is this is, is something that shes gonna have to deal with. And, you know, we know that its gonna be a journey, Finley said. New cases have increased slightly in the last week, while deaths remain flat in Michigan. Michigans 7-day average for new cases increased from 373 to 494 last week.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide an update Wednesday on the states handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Whitmer will be joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. On Tuesday, Whitmer extended the state of emergency in Michigan until Aug. 11.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and deescalation techniques. She also urged law enforcement agencies to implement policies so officers must intervene if they see a colleague doing something inappropriate or illegal. Whitmer did not immediately push for changes on the use of force, however. We recognize the shortcomings of the systems in place today systems that have left black, Latino and other communities of color feeling underserved, even threatened by law enforcement, said Lt. Gov.

KLA's Ann Arbor team, executives, and local stakeholders pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters on Oct. 4, 2019. Ann Arbor was chosen over 389 other U.S. sites for the company's new research and development hub. KLA president and CEO Rick Wallace speaks during the company's groundbreaking ceremony in Ann Arbor on Oct. 4, 2019. But it's not just U-M graduates who are interested in the new Ann Arbor location. About Ann Arbor SPARKAnn Arbor SPARK, a nonprofit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction and retention.