'Short-term extension' of stay-at-home order likely necessary, Whitmer says   Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explained  during a press conference Wednesday that some form of the state's stay-at-home order will probably be extended past April 30. Whitmer said an extension is likely necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19. She also intends to announce a plan later this week focused on loosening restrictions. "When we do start to reengage, we will have to be thoughtful and precise," she said. MORE ►Another rally at Michigan Capitol planned as stay-at-home order set to expire ►Whitmer's exercise of emergency powers challenged in lawsuit

  

Michigan's summer forecast looks almost perfect   Are you dreaming of the perfect Michigan summer day? Perhaps you'd hit the beach or take a dip in the pool? We should see plenty of those perfect days, if the current summer forecast is accurate. We are a ways out, so things could change, but as it stands right now, MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa says fans of summer should be pleased. Perhaps dreams do come true. MORE ►Has it been abnormally windy lately? See what the numbers show

Fsta If campuses are closed, there likely won't be college football hat  As heartbreaking as it would be for college football fans and players, conference commissioners are saying without open campuses, football is likely a no-go this fall. While some sports leagues and events have contemplated holding games and tournaments without fans present, that doesn't appear to be an option at the college level. After all, the players involved are students. MORE Also in sports: ►The NFL draft starts tonight

  

Here's what it's like to get a nasal swab test for COVID-19     As coronavirus testing efforts ramp up within the state, more Michiganders will experience a nasal swab test. If you are potentially getting a test, here's what you might be in for. We asked a Michigan health care professional to demonstrate exactly how a nasal swab sample is collected. While it is described as "uncomfortable," the process is quite quick. MORE ►Michigan expands coronavirus testing to all in-person workers