Governor Whitmer was also busy when it came to dealing with executive orders, extending three executive orders and signing a new one yesterday. Extensions for various places of public accommodation to remain closed, along with restaurants only serving carry out orders. Weight restrictions for vehicles transporting goods needed to fight …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update the state on where we stand in the battle against COVID-19. While the news wasn’t great, it wasn’t all bad. The Governor also took a moment to clear up some rumors that have been circulating. The Governor also said more …

Governor Whitmer will be holding a press conference today at 3pm. So far, no additional updates to executive orders are  expected. 

How will the COVID-19 shutdown affect Michigan’s tourism bottom line? Travel directors throughout the state are hoping things will return to normal soon, to try and salvage the 2020 Spring and Summer tourism seasons. With the Governor’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order extended through the end of April, attractions …

Beginning today, Michigan’s self employed, independent contractors and low wage workers, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, can apply for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. If you’re currently receiving the state’s $600 weekly benefit, your federal $600 benefit could be on the way. Governor Whiter said “Ensuring Michganders have access to the …

Dollar Bay School District is continuing to provide meals to students, every Monday and even delivers meals to houses who can’t pick them up. Their distance learning plan starts tomorrow. Elementary students will receive a learning packet, and are encouraged to use the app Seesaw. Families without internet access can …

In an email sent to parents of the Hancock School District, Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined the three main items they’re working on to continue learning during the shutdown. They are to continue building relationships with students, delivering content in multiple ways and managing and monitoring student learning. Parents are also …

Senator Ed McBroom, would like to remind Upper Peninsula residents seeking updates on the COVID-19 battle, that you may do so by checking the state’s Department of Health and Human Services website, which is updated daily at 3pm.  They can also call the state’s toll free hotline daily, 888-535-6136 from …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department issued a press release, with the latest totals in the fight against COVID-19. To date, Michigan has 24,638 confirmed cases, with 1,487 deaths. Houghton County, out of 122 residents referred for testing has 11 cancelled tests, 1 positive, 96 negatives with 14 residents awaiting …

The most important weekend on the Christian calendar is here and the Keweenaw Report checked in with local churches to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of churches will be streaming their Easter service through video conferencing and social media. Katie Bridgers from Grace …