'Things feel so dark,' Whitmer says on riots, coronavirus and flooding   Michigan is having a rough time in 2020, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discussed in a video shared on social media Sunday. After protests in some Michigan cities turned violent Saturday night, Whitmer spoke briefly about the riots, along with other hardships faced by Michiganders this year -- namely COVID-19 and recent flooding. While she said it feels dark right now, the governor also insisted, "We are the solution to the problems we are confronting." MORE ►After 100+ executive orders, confusion is commonplace about what's allowed and what isn't

 

Michigan's largest amusement park remains indefinitely closed   Michigan's Adventure usually opens for the season after the Memorial Day holiday. It's now a week after that unofficial start of summer and the Muskegon amusement park is yet to open. Its rollercoasters, water slides and arcades are empty. A date for opening this season hasn't even been set yet, as the coronavirus pandemic still has many gathering places in the state shut down. We took a drone out to capture the unusual calm at the state's largest amusement park. MORE ►Video captures emptiness of Michigan's Adventure during coronavirus pandemic

Fsta Michigan family loses one loved one, then welcomes another shortly after hat  Chrysta Gustwiller's husband, Sean, died suddenly on April 14 at the age of 34. Less than a week after his death, Chrysta gave birth to their daughter, Carter. The infant is the couple's first child together and Chrysta said Sean was so excited to be a father. After his death, Sean's wife lost her health insurance, and the community has reached out with financial support for the new mother. MORE ►Woman who inspired Mackinac Island 'angels' leaves legacy of love

  

Sanford still picking up the pieces after area ravaged by flooding     Life has changed in Sanford, after recent flooding ravaged the community and surrounding areas. The clean-up continues for residents and business owners who are dealing with property and local infrastructure damage, including washed-out roadways. Volunteers and construction crews are also working to repair the damage. Here's a look at the Midland County village less than two weeks after floodwaters rushed through town: VIDEO ►Owner watched demolition of her Sanford business after floods left it unsalvageable