One of the treatments for people battling the worst of COVID-19 is convalescent plasma. But there's suddenly a shortage of plasma to help these patients.

On the latest Focus Podcast, Dr. Dan Waxman from Versiti explains what's going on and how you may be able to help save lives.

There are big developments this week having to do with the quality of Michigan’s water.

On the latest Focus Podcast, we’ve got details of the state’s MI Clean Water plan and we’ll hear from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler who was in Traverse City to announce federal funding for an effort to get trash out of the Great Lakes.

It’s another conversation with Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This time about the new state budget deal, her executive order setting the goal for Michigan to be carbon-neutral by 2050, and her attempt to get an investigation into the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week marks six months since Michigan’s first reported cases of COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer took some time to reflect on the pandemic, including the biggest challenges, surprises and failures of the state’s response to COVID-19.

The Grand Traverse region is known for cherries. But it’s becoming increasingly known for its role in the aerospace industry. So much so, that it was home this week to the North American Space Summit. We asked Gavin Brown, the Executive Director of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturer’s Association about northern Michigan’s link to space.

Back to school time is even more anxiety-inducing thanks to COVID-19. We've compiled a series of reports looking into how back to school is being handled both by K-12 districts, and universities.

It was a big week for Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. From a high-profile appearance at the Democratic National Convention to signing a plan for a return to learning for Michigan students, Whitmer has been out front. There was also a hot microphone incident involving “shark week” that got some attention. She talks about it all with 9&10’s Eric Lloyd.

If and when kids head back to the classroom, it will put millions of American seniors and people with disabilities at risk of contracting COVID-19. A new study found 3.3 million seniors live with school-aged children.

Maura Horton from Juniper Unlimited explains the problem and the precautions that families can take.

Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is helping the state deal with  the coronavirus pandemic while also addressing the rising movement calling for racial justice.

As an African American, Gilchrist has a unique perspective of both situations, and talked about it with 9&10 News’ Eric Lloyd.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer mandated people wear masks inside public businesses and outdoors when social distancing was difficult. It's the latest strategy to push rising COVID-19 case numbers back down. Whitmer's top medical advisor Dr. Joneigh Khaldun explains why masks are important right now.