As people in Midland and surrounding counties suffer through the rebuilding process after historic flooding, President Trump approved Governor Whitmer’s request for a federal Major Disaster Declaration.

Congressman John Moolenaar from Midland explains what that means, and how federal resources will help.

As well as Michigan has done to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases, the state is seeing an uptick in the numbers. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is deciding whether she will indeed move the entire state to Phase 5 by July 4 as she had hoped.

9&10's Eric Lloyd asked the governor about that and more on Wednesday, June 24.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a proposal outlining changes she would like to see in how our state’s police agencies do their job. We caught up with Nessel to ask her about the reforms, and why she’s issuing them.

The Whitmer administration ordered all insurance companies to refund drivers some of their premiums because everyone was driving less during the stay at home orders due to COVID-19.

Kevin Essebaggers asks insurance agent Seth Wenger about what drivers can expect, and new changes to auto insurance rates in Michigan.

Under an executive order from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Elective medical procedures including surgeries are once again allowed in Michigan starting Friday, May 29.

Kevin Essebaggers talks with Munson Healthcare’s Executive Director of Surgical Services, Dr. John Cox about what types of procedures are coming back now, and what patients can expect.

The state of Michigan is staring at a huge budget problem because of the coronavirus, with revenue sharply dropping. Lawmakers who set the education budget are warning of steep per-pupil funding cuts. Republican State Senator Wayne Schmidt from Traverse City is the chair of the committee that sets the K-12 budget.

Kevin Essebaggers asked him about the problem, if he expects federal help, and about the governor's handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

We continue to talk to medical experts about COVID-19 is affecting northern Michigan. How are our medical facilities holding up under the strain? What elective procedures are allowed now? And what’s the worst thing that could happen now to cause a spike in cases in northern Michigan?

Kevin Essebaggers asked it all to Munson Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy.

As Governor Whitmer is considering what actions the state will take on May 1 to possibly ease some restrictions preventing the spread of coronavirus, Kevin Essebaggers caught up with Munson Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy to ask about her about it from a medical perspective. They also talked testing, immunity, and reports of some strange symptoms.

Where do we stand medically in this COVID-19 pandemic? What are the number and severity of cases telling us about Michigan? What treatment options are are being tested? Does gathering to protest stay home orders actually spread the virus and prolong the crisis?

9&10’s Courtney Hunter asked these questions and more to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Santangelo.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through the rest of the month. She also put tighter restrictions on the number of people allowed in stores, what those stores can sell, and movement within the state for people with second homes. Some question if it’s going too far. 9&10’s Eric Lloyd was able to ask the governor about it.