The University of Michigan says it has ended its "broad, generalized COVID-19 case notifications for classrooms and building spaces." U-M officials cite state guidance, as well as community feedback that the notices were confusing.

Meanwhile, Michigan State University is no longer alerting faculty members about certain possible cases of COVID-19 exposure in classrooms.

City commissioners in Grand Rapids have followed through on an affordable housing recommendation six years in the making.

On Tuesday commissioners voted to create a new affordable housing fund for the city. That follows a recommendation made in 2015 to address rising housing costs in Grand Rapids.

A legislative hearing on restoring the ability of undocumented Michiganders to get driver's licenses or state IDs was stopped before it could get started Tuesday.

Since 2008, Michigan has required proof of permanent legal residency. House Bills 4835 and 4836 would restore the ability for undocumented individuals to apply for a driver’s license or state identification.

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig formally announced today that he is running as a Republican for governor of Michigan. This announcement has been expected for months – since Craig retired in June.

Former Detroit police chief James Craig was supposed to announce his candidacy for governor on Belle Isle Tuesday, but that event was interrupted by protesters.

“James Craig is full of hate, we won’t let him win our state,” protesters chanted.