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On March 23, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order. More than two months later, on Monday, June 1, it was lifted. She officially moved that state to what is considered phase 4 of the MI Safe Start recovery plan. The move to phase 4 also means several sectors of the economy will be allowed to either reopen for the first time or extend their services beyond what was allowed under the prior order. Even though the stay-home order has been lifted, the state and medical experts are still encouraging safety and social distancing. So while you're no longer required to stay home, the following things are now allowed (including outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people provided social distancing guidelines are observed): DETAILS
►Whitmer hopes to reopen gyms, salons and more by July 4
►Michigan reopening bottle returns starting June 15

Protests against police brutality continue across Michigan and the country

From Jackson to Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Detroit, protests against police brutality continued Monday after a weekend of peaceful protests, violence and riots. In Grand Rapids, the Michigan National Guard rolled in prior to 3 p.m. Police and National Guard put on gas masks just before the 7 p.m. city curfew was enforced. Crowds mostly scattered after that. VIDEO HERE. We did capture one protestor being shot with a rubber bullet by an officer. That VIDEO IS HERE. Ann Arbor and Jackson remained peaceful. Kalamazoo was peaceful early, but vandals caused chaos late and police used tear gas on large groups who were smashing windows and spray-painting buildings. MORE
►Chaos overnight in Kalamazoo
►Ann Arbor protestors decry violent police incidents in Ypsilanti
►Mayor supports peaceful protest against police brutality in Jackson

It's officially summer (if you're a meteorologist)

If you're a meteorologist, you celebrate the start of summer on June 1. So happy summer! So what's the difference between meteorological summer and "regular summer?" Well, that "regular summer" is technically the beginning of astronomical summer. Astronomical summer is based on the position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun. The problem with that for the meteorologist? That date always moves. MORE
►Severe thunderstorms could hit Michigan tonight

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It's June and there's still no plan for baseball's return

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As Michiganders watch their state reopen, one has to wonder, when will sports return? It's hard for anyone to picture packed stadiums (or even college football in the fall for that matter), but with the NBA resuming rumors circling, baseball lovers are wondering if summer's pastime will happen in any way. Bad news, fans, as of June 1, the owners and players appear further apart than ever. (Shocker, it comes down to money). We wouldn't hold your breath for peanuts and crackerjacks any time soon. MORE
►Michigan football discussing possible return with university

Barack Obama speaks at Kalamazoo Central in 2010

10 years later, a look back at President Barack Obama's graduation speech for Kalamazoo Central High School

Congratulations Class of 2010! It seems like it was just yesterday (and a million years ago) that Barack Obama came to Kalamazoo, Michigan to deliver the commencement address for Kalamazoo Central High School at Western Michigan's University Arena. On the tenth anniversary of the speech, Kalamazoo Central's salutatorian looks back on a day he will never forget. Enjoy this archive footage: VIDEO