State to Relax Restrictions on Restaurants, Casinos, Nursing Homes and More Starting Friday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is rolling back regulations designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Under...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
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Michigan’s Standstill Over Federal COVID Relief Funds Continues
It’s been a month since Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her COVID relief plan that would use over $5 billion dollars...
COVID Cases Dropping, But Variants Still a Concern
The state of Michigan's COVID-19 case rates are down to 113 cases per million – an 85% drop since a...
Mike Shirkey Apologizes After Spreading Capitol Riot Conspiracy Theory
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is apologizing for comments caught on video last week. In it, he falsely calls the...
Gov. Whitmer, Republicans Spar Over Relief Money
State Republicans continue to blast Governor Whitmer over what they say is a unilateral approach to fighting the pandemic, despite...
Dunks, Digs, and Blocks are Back: High School Contact Sports to Resume
Under pressure from legislative Republicans, student-athletes and their parents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will allow high...
University of Michigan Study: Michigan’s ‘Pause to Save Lives’ Worked
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) “Pause to Save Lives” did exactly that...
Some High School Sports Remain Delayed Over Infection Worries
High school athletes, their parents and those against pandemic mitigation efforts are among those lobbying state health officials to restart...
Restaurants Can Reopen With Limited Capacity on February 1
The state health department will allow indoor dining to resume, with restrictions, starting on February 1. Michigan has seen a...
Whitmer Unveils $5.6 Billion MI COVID Relief Plan
The Whitmer Administration has rolled out a $5.6 billion MI COVID Relief Plan, which prioritizes ending the pandemic and providing economic...
Michigan Ban On Indoor Dining Could Be Lifted Feb. 1
Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted in Michigan this weekend. The state health department says indoor group exercise and...
Gov. Whitmer Wants Schools to Reopen For In-Person Instruction by March 1
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is strongly encouraging all K-12 schools in Michigan to reopen for in-person instruction by March 1, as...