Michigan malls reopening as coronavirus restrictions loosen   In the days after retail-by-appointment started up across Michigan, Michigan malls are planning how and when to open their doors. Some of the shopping centers will welcome shoppers as soon as today. Malls have started to announce the precautions they will take to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, with some asking shoppers to call their favorite stores in advance to schedule an appointment. Not all shops within malls will be open, though, as businesses decide on individual reopening plans. MORE ►7 more tribal casinos planning reopening as soon as Friday ►Michigan barbers, salons ask Whitmer to reopen immediately

 

Michigan to go from 90 degrees to possible weekend frost     Yup, some Michiganders were already complaining this week, as temperatures soared. We even saw a few Facebook posts begging for winter to return to the Great Lakes State. While it won't exactly be winter this weekend, you might see some frost, depending on where you live. For those of us who were enjoying the heat, it's a bummer that temps will plunge. But, you can at least send this link to your summer-loathing friends so they can rejoice: MORE ►Another heavy rain situation setting up for Michigan

Fsta Football standout finds silver lining in the ashes after fire ravages home hat  The only home Landon Jennings had ever known was destroyed this winter by a catastrophic fire. The 18-year-old Standish-Sterling senior found himself sifting through the ashes, searching for his Golden Helmet football award. His last year of high school became memorable for all the wrong reasons, between the fire and the coronavirus that scrapped the end of the school year. But the young athlete credits the many sports he plays as the reason he made it through the hard times.  MORE ►After years of helping homeless, metro Detroit athlete's graduation speech wins $50k prize

  

MSU's Tom Izzo gives virtual graduation speech for Michigan high school     MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo is used to speaking to groups of students. Usually, of course, those students are his players. But last week, the legendary Michigander surprised students from a Michigan high school when he appeared during their virtual graduation ceremony to deliver some words of wisdom as the young people move on to the next chapter. Whether you are a grad or just want to see what Izzo said, you can watch here: VIDEO ►Tom Izzo surprises Lumen Christi class of 2020 during virtual graduation ceremony