Michigan cities face big financial losses due to coronavirus   Just like the state government, Michigan's cities and other municipalities are facing a large financial blow as the result of the coronavirus crisis. Local government leaders within the state are predicting millions of dollars in tax revenue lost. Income tax, sales tax and gas tax revenues and all expected to drop. While worrying about the future, cities also have to focus on maintaining services for residents amid the pandemic. MORE ►Ann Arbor's recovery from coronavirus 'will be a marathon:' City predicts huge revenue losses ►U.P. has almost no coronavirus cases, but at what cost?

  

Hospitals are needed now more than ever. Why are they laying off workers?   Hospital workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, providing care to those battling the virus. But as those essential workers treat COVID-19 patients, other hospital employees are dealing with layoffs and furloughs. With non-emergency medical procedures paused during the crisis, hospitals are losing out on revenue. Strapped for cash, Michigan health care facilities are sending workers home. MORE  ►Michigan still 3rd in U.S. for most coronavirus deaths, with nearly 3,800 ► Michigan unemployment claims surpass 1.26M in 6 weeks

Fsta Michigan's weekend weather looks nearly perfect hat  It's been a wet, cold week in Michigan. Luckily, that isn't the case for the weekend. The forecast looks almost flawless, according to MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. There is one chance of rain over the course of the weekend, but otherwise, we are looking at dry, warm weather. So, enjoy these lovely spring days, Michiganders. MORE ►Michigan snow totals for the season: Who had the most? Who had the least?

  

Is it time to reconsider Michigan's bottle deposit law?     Do you have bottles and cans stacking up around the house or in your garage? You aren't alone. Under Michigan's stay-at-home order, no one can return the containers to collect those 10-cent deposits. The situation has some asking whether our system should even involve returning carbonated beverage containers to grocery stores. What do you think about Michigan's bottle deposit law? MORE ►Cans pile up as bottle returns stay closed in Michigan