South Michigan News

Lack of data makes it difficult to determine if COVID-19 mandates are reducing infection rates in Michigan

By Giovanni Whaley | Jan 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state and local leaders to grapple with maintaining a strong economy while also protecting the health of their constituents.

Gov. Whitmer's 70-day emergency extension request deemed excessive

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 24, 2020

Michigan, like many other states across the country, is in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hillsdale County becomes coronavirus hot spot within a week

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 23, 2020

In a matter of days at the beginning of the month, Hillsdale County COVID-19 cases increased from 19 to 63, turning the county into a rural coronavirus hot spot.