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Eastern Michigan University students living on campus this fall will have to get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) before arriving to campus. The requirement is part of the university’s plan to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus. READ: Washtenaw County restricts outdoor gatherings in Ann Arbor, Ypsi to 25 people The university is working with…

The Federal Trade Commission has some tips on how to spot, avoid and report fake check scams. Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people may be looking to find jobs working from home. Scammers know this and are taking advantage of it by posting listings for a remote personal assistant job. READ: Scammers use…

Officials have confirmed the second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2020 in a 12-year-old horse from Montcalm County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian, Dr. Nora Wineland, confirmed the case. EEE is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes to both animals and people. Horses are highly affected by…

Dearborn Heights police are searching for 32-year-old Roberta Jean Sawyer last seen Tuesday walking west on Annapolis Street toward Inkster. Police said Sawyer walked away from a group home on Annapolis and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black stretch pants and gray slippers. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Gene…

Dearborn Heights police are seeking the public’s helping in finding 14-year-old Aunika Nevers, who was reported missing this week. Police said the teen reportedly left home between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. while her mother was at work. The teen’s mother told police Aunika has short hair but may be wearing a wig. Anyone with…

The City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department announced Tuesday construction plans for a new affordable housing project in the city’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. According to a press release, the 22,845 square-foot, four-story development is planned to be located at 258 Milwaukee Street and cost about $8 million. The building is expected to open in…

A woman’s body was found Tuesday in the trunk of a burning car on Detroit’s west side, police said. Detroit firefighters were called around 7:30 a.m. to the area of Woodmont Avenue and Ellis Street, according to authorities. They found a silver four-door Saturn that had been set on fire, officials said. Firefighters said they…

Deputies responded to Bowman’s Outdoors in Lapeer County in the early mornings of Friday in response to a break in alarm. When deputies arrived they discovered the building had been broken into and more than two dozen firearms had been stolen. The suspects had fled the scene. Investigators reviewed security footage and determined the suspects…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has major role as Democratic Party kicks off presidential convention The Democratic Party is kicking off its presidential convention, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a very important role. The convention was originally planned for Milwaukee, but because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s now virtual. Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up…

Michigan legislators gave final approval Monday to bills that would provide flexibility for K-12 schools as they prepare to open amid the coronavirus pandemic, waiving physical attendance and minimum instruction requirements to allow for remote classes. The legislation, which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will sign, would give districts and charter schools the option to choose in-person…

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday that former students of The Art Institutes of Michigan will receive nearly $29,000 in debt relief as part of a court order. Nessel’s office stated the order is aimed at addressing the “predatory and deceptive practices of the institutes’ parent company, Dream Center Education Holdings LLC (DCEH).”  Under a March 23, 2020 order from the U.S. District…

In the past few weeks we’ve heard a lot of talk about supporting Black-owned businesses especially during the month of August. Local 4′s Evrod Cassimy sat down with several Black businesses owners and they explained why it’s so important now more than ever. RELATED: New app supports Black-owned restaurants in Detroit, Atlanta, Philadelphia You’ve likely…

Here’s a table of select Michigan districts listing how each plans to start the 2020-21 academic year, and a link to their website or official plan. Return to School section View more: School Confessionals Related: Gov. Whitmer signs order requiring children, workers to wear masks at Michigan childcare centers, camps Please contact us with updates…