Michigan’s eviction ban ends
The governor’s moratorium on evictions during the pandemic ended Wednesday night raising fears of mass displacement.
Coronavirus cases spike again in Michigan
On Wednesday, the state reported 891 new infections. With suspected cases, it’s more than 1,000.
Kalamazoo high schools plan to go ahead with in-person graduations
The ceremonies will be held in August with limited guests and staggered groups.
COVID patients not cooperating with contact tracers
Coronavirus cases are rising, and state officials are concerned because many people won’t answer questions.
Tensions rise over governor’s mask order
New confrontations arise over the governor’s order requiring people to wear face masks in public.
Governor extends state of emergency
The extension of the state of emergency allows the governor to continue to access emergency resources and issue executive orders.
Coronavirus cases surpass 70K in Michigan as new cases continue to rise
New cases of COVID-19 have risen 245% in past 30 days in a state that had been containing the virus in June.
Portage City Council returns to in-person meetings
The city council’s Tuesday meeting was held in person for the first time since March.
New cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Kalamazoo County
Testing has increased, but so has percentage of positive results, which officials blame on people refusing masks and other health care guidance.
Some businesses, police push back on mask order
Some people aren’t happy with the governor’s order requiring face masks. That includes some of those in charge of enforcing it.
