How Joe Biden won the Michigan primary

WWMT reporter Mikenzie Frost joins CBSN from Lansing, Michigan to talk about issues that matter to voters in the state.

• Mar 11, 2020
• 06:06

Teen learns she valedictorian at drive-thru

With schools closed and social distancing guidelines in place, a school administrator from Michigan had to make a surprise visit to a student working at a drive-thru to tell her she's the high school's class valedictorian.

• Mar 26, 2020
• 01:22

Controversy over reopening Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing protests and pushback from Republicans eager to begin reopening the economy. Jonathan Oosting, Michigan politics reporter for Bridge Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 10:53

Several states lifting stay at home orders

Several states across the U.S. have begun reopening some public areas and businesses such as beaches and tattoo parlors. But many consider the reopening premature and dangerous. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Apr 25, 2020
• 01:48

Tensions grow as states slowly reopen

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's stay at home order, allowing a number of local bars and restaurants to open their doors. Adriana Diaz reports. 

• May 14, 2020
• 02:04

Michigan family loses three members to COVID

A Michigan family lost three members across two generations to the coronavirus. Minnie Head, died along with two of her daughters, just two weeks apart. All three attended the same church. In Louisiana, a 39-year-old married father of two, Keenan Duffy, died on April 14, having battled the virus after he also took his mother to the same hospital when she contracted the virus -- though it is unknown where he contracted it himself. David Begnaud hears from members of the two families about their loved ones' stories.

• Apr 28, 2020
• 03:46

California, Michigan tighten lockdowns

California Governor Gavin Newsom is closing Orange County beaches once again after concerns that crowded beaches would jeopardize public health. The decision was met with frustration from some residents and a local official. Also, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state's emergency declaration by executive order after the Republican-controlled legislature declined. Carter Evans reports on how states around the country are handling the pandemic, including some that have eased their precautions, like Texas.

• May 1, 2020
• 03:38

Michigan works to expand coronavirus testing

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state's emergency order after its Republican legislature declined to do so. While the state has worked to ramp up testing, parts are still plagued by critical shortages in staffing and PPE, and some say the efforts to expand COVID-19 tests came too late. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman who says her hospital worker mother died after being denied a test at the same hospital multiple times for our series, "State of Testing."

• May 1, 2020
• 03:50

Mom gives birth to twins while sick with coronavirus

"These kids really came into this world against all odds," a new mother from Michigan said.

• May 6, 2020

GOP legislature sues Whitmer over Michigan's state of emergency extension

Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state of emergency through May 28.

• May 6, 2020

Michigan ramps up testing but grapples with shortages and protests

"The fact that we've never had enough tests, that the federal government didn't prepare, contributes to the fact that we had to ration tests at the front end of this pandemic," Governor Whitmer said.

• May 6, 2020

3 charged in fatal shooting of store guard

Three people have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard at a Family Dollar store in Flint, Michigan. Calvin Munerlyn, 43, was shot dead after an altercation May 1 when he refused to allow a customer's daughter inside the store because she wasn't wearing a face mask. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports.

• May 5, 2020
• 01:14

Security guard fatally shot over face mask policy, officials say

Calvin Munerlyn, 43, was shot when he wouldn't let a customer's daughter enter the store because she wasn't wearing a face mask, officials said.

• May 5, 2020

Michigan governor says "worst racism" fueled protests

"Some of the outrageousness of what happened at our capitol depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country," she said.

• May 4, 2020

Michigan governor extends state of emergency amid protests

Republicans have pushed back against some aspects of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order and urged Gretchen Whitmer to restart parts of the state's economy soon.

• May 1, 2020

Justin Amash takes step toward third-party presidential run

A five-term congressman, Amash left the Republican Party last year.

• Apr 29, 2020

Michigan, Wisconsin to begin gradual reopening

This week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans for a data-driven phased reopening of her state's economy. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers also said some businesses could get back to work as soon as Wednesday. It comes after both governors faced push-back from Republican state legislators. CBS News campaign reporters Adam Brewster and Jack Turman joined CBSN with the details.

• Apr 28, 2020
• 07:58

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extends stay-at-home order

At the same time, Whitmer is lifting restrictions so that some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities.

• Apr 24, 2020

Whitmer works on plan to reopen state with GOP legislature

Gretchen Whitmer is facing protests in the state and some pushback from Republicans eager to begin reopening Michigan's economy.

• Apr 22, 2020

Man with virus symptoms dies after ERs allegedly turned him away

The day before Gary Fowler died, his father died from COVID-19, and other family members have since tested positive.

• Apr 22, 2020

Democratic governors ask White House for help on protesters

Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he would be speaking to all 50 governors on Monday to discuss testing and reopening the states.

• Apr 20, 2020

Inmate dies from COVID-19 just weeks before his release

He could have been released earlier this year, but chose to serve his full term.

• Apr 20, 2020

Michigan governor says protests can lead to extension of stay-at-home orders

Protesters blocked traffic in Lansing on Thursday and descended on Michigan's Capitol.

• Apr 17, 2020

Protests break out in Michigan over state's stay-at-home order

Protesters in cars honked their horns and decorated their vehicles with flags in support of President Trump, and signs reading "let us work."

• Apr 15, 2020

Detroit's water problems pose threat during virus outbreak

Access to water has been an issue facing Detroiters since 2014 when the city started a series of controversial water shutoffs.

• Apr 14, 2020

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