It's Election Day for many communities in Michigan   Today is Election Day. While residents in communities with elections were urged to vote absentee amid the coronavirus pandemic, a limited number of polling locations are open today for in-person voting. Here's a look at what's on the ballot in local communities: ►How today's election will look amid coronavirus pandemic ►Jackson County ►Kalamazoo area ►Grand Rapids area ►Muskegon area ►Genesee County

  

School districts meeting students 'where they are' for remote learning   Students and teachers are adapting to a new form of education as districts implement remote learning. Classrooms were closed in March and will remain empty for the rest of the school year. Since the announcement that educators would need to change the way they teach, districts have worked to reach students, some of whom do not have internet access. The new educational environment has spurred both frustration and creativity. MORE  ►Parents, how is home schooling going for your family? We want to hear from you ►University of Michigan provost 'cautiously optimistic' for in-person fall semester

Fsta Michigan buys back $3.3M in liquor from bars, restaurants hat  Michigan's liquor buyback program has resulted in the state purchasing $3.3 million in spirits from bars and restaurants. The program was started as a way to financially help businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Bars have been temporarily shut down and restaurants can't provide dine-in services. The businesses have 90 days from the end of the state of emergency to buy the spirits back from the state. MORE ►Michigan grocers, cattlemen say there's no meat shortage but urge against 'panic buying'

  

5 mistakes to avoid during coronavirus crisis     How soon is too soon for things to return to normal? It's a question many have asked and, while experts have opinions, it's hard to know exactly how and when to resume normal life. According to some doctors, resuming usual activities too soon could result in a second wave of COVID-19. Dr. Seema Yasmin goes over five mistakes everyone should try to avoid during the pandemic. MORE ►Follow full coverage of the coronavirus in Michigan