As everything costs keep going up, companies have been quietly making items smaller.

If you’ve been to the grocery store in the past week or so you’ve probably noticed the bare shelves.

The struggle to find and retain teachers is one of the topics at the Michigan State Board of Education meeting.

We’ve heard from many of you about shortages and price increases you’re seeing at your local stores.

Are you seeing shortages in your local stores? Let us know!

Many Metro Detroit schools are kicking off the academic year this week, and operations will look different for many -- and not just because of COVID-related protocols.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Rusted Crow Distillery and Spirits in Dearborn is switching gears to produce hand sanitizer to support local medical professionals in Metro Detroit. Like many other breweries and distilleries in Michigan, Rusted Crow is producing hand sanitizer to donate to local medical providers as they face supply shortages amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand todayAs of Wednesday, the distillery has produced and bottled more than 2,500 bottles of hand sanitizer. Other Metro Detroit distilleries and breweries producing hand sanitizer include:How COVID-19 SpreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.