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Wayne County has increased the minimum wage for all county employees to $15 per hour.

As of Sept. 21, 70 percent of Wayne County residents, excluding Detroit, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans talks about what the process of improving the region’s water infrastructure would cost, and who is responsible for seeing it through. “You’ve got cities trying to take care of their individual needs … and lots of cooks in the kitchen make it difficult to reach a solution.” —Wayne County Executive Warren EvansListen: Warren Evans on the future of Wayne County’s infrastructure. GuestWarren Evans is Wayne County Executive. On the hopes of improving Southeast Michigan’s infrastructure, Evans says it’ll take unified and structured action. When the system was built in western Wayne County, that area was mostly agricultural.” Evans says there is no one person responsible for implementing large infrastructure improvements.

A virtual town hall meeting is set to take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 8) for residents of Flat Rock as the investigation into a gas leak continues.

Officials said the city plans to use firefighting form to suppress the vapors found within the sanitary system. The industrial facility has taken measures, including inserting plugs into the onsite sewer system to prevent it from entering the system at a location north of Gibraltar Road at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant property.

As of Friday morning, seven homes have been evacuated and hundreds of environmental safety investigators are in the area.

Federal and state hazardous materials teams from Downriver and western Wayne County went street-by-street and door-to-door Thursday in Flat Rock’s southeast neighborhoods.

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New census data shows the exodus from Detroit continuing, with the city losing 6% of its population and bringing the number of people living in Wayne County down as well.

A ballpark that once was home to the Negro League’s Detroit Stars will undergo renovations.

Residents of Wayne County who were affected by major flooding that struck the region last month can now request help with clean-up efforts.

On Tuesday, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced the opening of two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Lincoln Park and Harper Woods for county residents 16 or older.

Hitting the 70% mark will require ramping up accessibility to get the shot, awareness that it’s safe and effective and educating people about the misinformation about the vaccine.

About 50% of eligible Michiganders have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s a long way to go to get to 70%.

Wayne County's new homebound program aims to bring COVID vaccines to those who can’t physically leave their homes.

Wayne County is now offering homebound COVID-19 vaccination services for any resident.

It’s going to be another busy orange barrel season in Wayne County.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey and several mayors from across the state were in Lansing Tuesday voicing opposition to election bills proposed by Michigan Republicans.

READ: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes. “No person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,” Gilbert said. Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face. “I’d much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,” Evans said. AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.

They are considered the ‘Big Four’ and it’s not often you seem them together, but Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter all sat down on Thursday to talk about the future of the region. “No, but that’s nobody’s fault other than we just need to ramp up production at the manufacturing level,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “By April, we need to be up to 40,000 a week,”“Our potential is only limited by the doses, we get or we’re getting,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “Wayne County is going to move ahead and continue to improve its services to its citizens,” said Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. “I think by the end of the year, you’re going to see that we’re not just surviving, but we’re thriving,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter.

DETROIT – From vaccine distribution to reopening the economy and fixing worn-out infrastructure, many major projects are county responsibilities. Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint included a conversation with the county executives from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The leaders are Oakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark Hackel. Jennifer Granholm who currently serves on President Joe Biden’s cabinet as secretary of energy made an appearance. Segment OneOakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark HackelSegment TwoSecretary of Energy and former Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm

While the Berwyn Senior Citizen Center is compiling a list of residents for vaccine distribution, community leaders are distributing masks. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — While the Berwyn Senior Citizen Center is compiling a list of residents for vaccine distribution, community leaders are distributing masks. Treasurer Lisa Hicks-Clayton said that the mask distribution is the result of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Homeland Security providing masks to cities and organizations. “More thought on how to get the masks out to our residents versus sitting in storage led to the Dearborn Heights Community Masks Distribution. “We know we will not get to all 24,000 plus homes in Dearborn Heights,” Hicks-Clayton said.

DETROIT – Wayne County announced it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older. According to county executive Warren Evans, the vaccination clinics for residents of Canton Township, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Inkster, Melvindale, Pontiac Romulus and the city of Wayne will begin Feb. 23. ”I’m pleased Wayne County is now in a position to begin vaccinating seniors,” Evans said. “I also want to thank the state of Michigan for working with Wayne County to ensure we have more doses to vaccinate our seniors more quickly. The vaccine distribution process is limited by the available vaccine -- of which no one is getting enough -- but Wayne County is putting shots in arms as fast as we get them.”More information can be found on the official Wayne County website here.

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DETROIT – Black doctors needed to establish their own hospitals in 20th-century Detroit due to segregation. Dunbar Hospital was the first of its kind in the city. The house that was once this hospital still stands at 580 Frederick Street. Here’s its story -- watch the video above. To learn more go here: BlackScrollNetworkMore: Black History Month sectionRelated: Work underway to restore Underground Railroad safe house in Walled Lake

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Wayne County is now vaccinating people 65 years old and older against the coronavirus. They are only for seniors who live in those particular communities and people must make appointments to get a vaccine. “I’m pleased Wayne County is now in a position to begin vaccinating seniors,” Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said. Our team is working hard to ensure all of our residents can get their COVID shot as quickly as the vaccine is available.”The full list of clinics and how to register can be found below. More information can be found on the official Wayne County website here.

Wayne County announced it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older. According to county executive Warren Evans, the vaccination clinics will begin Feb. 23. “I’m pleased Wayne County is now in a position to begin vaccinating seniors,” Evans said. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Quickly getting colder Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be partly cloudy and cold. Under fair to partly cloudy skies, temperatures plummet to the single digits.

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DETROIT – Wayne County is disbursing $4 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief grants. This is possible through the “Wayne County Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Fund” launched in October 2020. “Far too many of our neighbors and families are facing unimaginable hardship and loss, and throughout this crisis, Wayne County nonprofit organizations have stepped up in big ways,” said Evans. Background on the Wayne County Nonprofit Relief Fund:Eligibility requirements for awardees include:Registered 501c3 organizations in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. Located within Wayne County.

It’s unlikely that you’ve heard the term before, as Dr. Debra Reid from The Henry Ford created the nomenclature as the headline for the new pop-up exhibit, Food Soldiers: Nutrition and Race Activism. There are several focal points within the exhibit, one being how Food Soldiers tied to race activism. Today, Food Soldiers live on, as organizations like Focus: HOPE fight to eliminate poverty and increase well-being in underserved communities through public aid programs. You can read more about Food Soldiers on Dr. Reid’s blog Healthy Food to Build Healthy Communities. Check out Food Soldiers: Nutrition and Race Activism, today through March 31st at Henry Ford Museum.

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Southfield (CW50) – Detroit is a city whose community has worked tirelessly to improve its educational systems, for many years. The Skillman Foundation has been the voice for the children of Detroit for more than 50 years, with a focus on strengthening the city’s K-12 education, after-school programs, and college pathways. Skillman Foundation​’s focus is not on helping children beat the odds; rather they seek to change the odds for Detroit kids, by giving them the support and opportunities they need to achieve their highest aspirations. Through their investment in K-12 learning, Skillman Foundation uses the common indicator of third-grade literacy because it is an academic milestone, at which point children should advance from learning to read, to reading to learn. The foundation doesn’t just work to improve the academic standing of Detroit’s kids, but looks to improve their skills through out-of-school learning opportunities in the community.

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LIVONIA, Mich. – One of Metro Detroit’s largest cities is without access to COVID-19 vaccine doses as of Friday, the city’s mayor announced while emphasizing her hope to change this. Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan expressed frustration with the Wayne County Public Health Division’s vaccine rollout and distribution. AdHere is the message from the mayor on Friday:“At this time, the City of Livonia does not have access to any vaccine doses, though we are trying hard to change that. The City of Livonia is under the Wayne County Health Department, as are all Wayne County cities (except Detroit, which has its own health department). Under an agreement between Wayne County and local health systems, county residents 65 years of age and older are being vaccinated through those health systems.

Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the vaccine next week, an increase from the 4,350 doses the county received this week, but that amount is still not what other smaller community health departments have receivedWAYNE COUNTY – Wayne County Executive Warren Evans met with state officials and Governor Whitmer’s staff to discuss a problem with equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Wayne County, one of the epicenters of the virus in the state, has been receiving less doses of the vaccines than less populace counties. Evans met with state officials on Thursday to demand the county receive its fair share of the available doses. On Friday the state announced that Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the vaccine next week, an increase from the 4,350 doses the county received this week. Besides the 8,375 first doses, Wayne County will also receive 2,925 second doses next week, which will be administered to residents who were first vaccinated three weeks ago.

Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the vaccine next week, an increase from the 4,350 doses the county received this week, but that amount is still not what other smaller community health departments have receivedWAYNE COUNTY – Wayne County Executive Warren Evans met with state officials and Governor Whitmer’s staff to discuss a problem with equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Wayne County, one of the epicenters of the virus in the state, has been receiving less doses of the vaccines than less populous counties. Evans met with state officials on Thursday to demand the county receive its fair share of the available doses. On Friday the state announced that Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the vaccine next week, an increase from the 4,350 doses the county received this week. Besides the 8,375 first doses, Wayne County will also receive 2,925 second doses next week, which will be administered to residents who were first vaccinated three weeks ago.

DETROIT – After state officials met with Wayne County executive Warren Evans, Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week from the state, an increase from the 4,350 doses Wayne County received this week. However, the supply remains insufficient to expedite vaccinations of health providers, educators, and other high-priority essential workers currently underway. Under an agreement between Wayne County and local health systems, county residents 65 years of age and older are being vaccinated through those health systems. ”I will continue to press the state of Michigan until the Wayne County Public Health Division receives the amount of vaccine required to meet the needs of its residents,” Evans said. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesAdWayne County officials will begin vaccinating K-12 teachers and education workers Tuesday at its vaccination sites at Schoolcraft College and Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus in Taylor.

Senator Debbie Stabenow, from Michigan“It was such an honor to witness history today as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. More than a trailblazer and trusted voice for President Biden, Vice President Harris will fight for justice and equality in this nation. And I look forward to getting the job done with President Biden and Vice President Harris.” Rep. DingellU.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, Michigan’s 13th district“I congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their historic inauguration. The inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris completed the peaceful transfer of power as required by our Constitution. The success of President Biden and Vice President Harris will be a success we all share.

DETROIT – A three-person panel is conducting interviews with 14 applicants for the appointment of Wayne County sheriff. County officials were accepting resumes three weeks after Sheriff Benny Napoleon died following a battle with COVID-19. UPDATE Jan. 15: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonThe panel consists of Chief Judge Freddie Burton, County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Applicants include Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, as well as Charles Corley II and T.P. List of applicants for Wayne County sheriff:

The recipients worked at restaurants or fitness and entertainment venues whose operations have been limited to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The recipients worked at restaurants or fitness and entertainment venues whose operations have been limited to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Wayne County Economic Development Department received enough applications in less than two weeks to fulfill the $6 million budget. “While we wait for Washington to figure out what they’re doing, this is a stimulus for Wayne County,” county Executive Warren Evans said. Original Story: Wayne County hands out $500 gift cards to restaurant, service workers affected by pandemic

“But it doesn’t make any sense because I’m not working now.”Hinkley visited Eastern Market Wednesday to pick up a debit card from the Wayne County Cares Program. “This is kind of what I would call Wayne County stimulus package, since the feds haven’t been able to figure out how to get it done,” said Wayne County executive Warren Evans. The money is being given to 12,000 Wayne County residents whose jobs have been impacted by the pandemic. In addition to the Wayne County Cares program, the county devoted resources to support local small businesses and local nonprofits. More information can be found on the Wayne County Cares official website here.

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The funds are to be used however the recipient sees fit, no strings attached.“The public health orders were a difficult but necessary step to keep our communities healthy,” Wayne County Executive Warren Evans shared in a written statement. “However, we know many Wayne County families are hurting. It's critical we help ease the financial burden for those affected. This effort empowers displaced workers with direct support to spend however they need.”According to the Wayne County Cares application page, applicants must reside in Wayne County, have annual income in 2019 below $76,265 (prior to COVID-19), and must be a current or former employee since March 2020 in one of Michigan's impacted industries. For those who work at a restaurant, winery, or brewery, you must not be the owner or manager of an establishment to qualify.Also, the application process does not require the applicant to supply a social security number or information regarding immigration status.Those looking to apply have until Tuesday, Dec. 15 to do so.For more information and the full application, visit WayneCounty.com/BackToWork

The last time they appeared together was at the Detroit Free Press “Breakfast Club” speakers forum on Jan. 21. Also appearing at that forum, sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation, was Jason Morgan, chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Coulter, who just won election as Oakland County Executive, is grappling with the pandemic as he helps businesses in his municipality with a $10 million CARES fund. He also talks why residents in his county supported Donald Trump by over 6,000 votes over Joe Biden and offered his take on it. Watch MICHIGAN MATTERS at its new time, Sunday at 7:30am on CBS62

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Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

With panelists giving the green light on the use of the Pfizer vaccine, Wayne County is anticipating delivery of the first round of COVID-19 vaccines. DETROIT — With panelists giving the green light on the use of the Pfizer vaccine, Wayne County is anticipating delivery of the first round of COVID-19 vaccines. I will update county residents as more information from the state and the federal government is available. It still will be several months before there are enough vaccine doses to provide access to everyone in Wayne County. Beaumont ACO CEO and Chairman Dr. Belal Abdallah said that Beaumont is expected to receive the Pfizer vaccines as early as Monday.

Chevy Holiday Stroll At Canterbury Village Teams Up With Non-Profit To Collect Toys For Kids During PandemicThe annual Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll teams up with Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers and the Bottomless Toy Chest to collect toys for kids during the pandemic. Michigan Reports 5,157 New COVID-19 Cases, 61 Deaths FridayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 5,157 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 61 deaths for Friday. Here's Everything To Know About When Vaccines Will Be Available In Michigan, Symptoms And MoreMichigan expects to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month. Michigan COVID-19 Restrictions Extended Through Dec. 20. Here's Everything You Need To KnowThe partial shutdown of businesses and schools to help slow the spread of COVID-19 has been extended by 12 days.

Michigan Reports 5,157 New COVID-19 Cases, 61 Deaths FridayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 5,157 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 61 deaths for Friday. Here's Everything To Know About When Vaccines Will Be Available In Michigan, Symptoms And MoreMichigan expects to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month. Here's updates from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus. Michigan COVID-19 Restrictions Extended Through Dec. 20. Michigan Matters: The "Big Four" Talk Pandemic, Trump, Road AheadDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel – the region’s “Big Four” political leaders - appear on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” this Sunday (airing at its new time - 7:30 am ) to talk with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain about the year, pressing issues, and what’s ahead.

Michigan COVID-19 Restrictions Extended Through Dec. 20. Here's Everything You Need To KnowThe partial shutdown of businesses and schools to help slow the spread of COVID-19 has been extended by 12 days. Police: 49-Year-Old Man Killed In Detroit Shooting, Suspect On The LooseA suspect is on the loose after a Detroit shooting that killed a 49-year-old man, police say. Here's Everything To Know About When Vaccines Will Be Available In Michigan, Symptoms And MoreMichigan expects to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month. Here's updates from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. “Wayne County Cares is designed to help those who need it the most,” Evans said. “Our goal is to ensure Wayne County residents and businesses have the support they need to safely get through these difficult times. We are all in this fight together.”For more information about Wayne County Cares or to apply, visit www.WayneCounty.com.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. “Wayne County Cares is designed to help those who need it the most,” Evans said. “Our goal is to ensure Wayne County residents and businesses have the support they need to safely get through these difficult times. We are all in this fight together.”For more information about Wayne County Cares or to apply, visit www.WayneCounty.com.

Police: 49-Year-Old Man Killed In Detroit Shooting, Suspect On The LooseA suspect is on the loose after a Detroit shooting that killed a 49-year-old man, police say. Here's Everything To Know About When Vaccines Will Be Available In Michigan, Symptoms And MoreMichigan expects to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month. Here's updates from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus. Senate Targets Virus Restrictions; OKs Jobless, Water BillsSenate Republicans voted to limit the length of coronavirus restrictions issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, unless they were extended by the GOP-controlled Legislature.

DETROIT – Mayor Mike Duggan announced his run for re-election in 2021 on Wednesday. Duggan has been in office since 2013. He won re-election in 2017, meaning this would be his third term if elected. Other potential 2021 candidates for Detroit mayor include Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, a Michigan state representative, and state Rep. Shri Thanedar, who ran for Michigan governor in 2018. Related: City of Detroit extends moratorium on residential water shutoffs through 2022

Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun hosted a COVID-19 town hall bringing leaders at the county, state and federal levels to talk about the latest developments. Prepping for a vaccine rollout is being done at the county and state level. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said they are in position to accommodate Pfizer vaccine, which requires special freezers. State and local governments are also desperate for aid.”Watch the full report in the video posted above. A day ahead of Michigan lawmakers returning to work in Lansing, mayors and business leaders on Monday called on the federal and state governments for coronavirus pandemic relief as Gov.

DETROIT – Street racing has been declared a public nuisance in southeastern Michigan’s Wayne County following a vote by county commissioners. The new ordinance allows police to impound vehicles and equipment used in street racing. County Executive Warren Evans said the new measure provides law enforcement with tools to help keep neighborhood streets safe. “For their own safety and for the safety of other motorists and pedestrians, would-be racers need to stay off Wayne County streets. “Street racing does endanger lives, has caused injuries, and fatalities and I have witnessed it first hand,” Evans said.

DETROIT – Bus loads of Black men, boys and seniors from Detroit descended on the National Mall for the Million Man March 25 years ago. Around 1.7 million Black men registered to vote after the Million Man March. Now, some of the men who attended on that historic day in Washington are urging young Black men to keep the same energy. Governor Garlin Gilchrist talked about the power of the Black vote and how Black men need to make sure their voices are heard. It’s now impossible to estimate the number of people who attended the original Million Man March.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Wayne County issued a new emergency order Friday that clarifies four of Gov. Wayne County announced Whitmer’s orders are in effect now until at least Oct. 23. Wayne County school districts are also required to continue following the Return to School plan outlined by the state. “We are keeping the COVID-19 rules and regulations in place from before the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on the governor’s authority to issue them,” Evans said. “Wayne County residents and businesses recognize the importance these health safety measures play in reducing the spread of COVID-19, and we have seen strong compliance across our 43 communities.

The Wayne County Health Department issued an emergency public health order on Oct. 8 requiring residents to continue taking steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Wayne County officials say requirements listed in Thursday’s order essentially carry on health and safety precautions previously ordered by Michigan Gov. The Wayne County Health Department is reinforcing these measures by deeming them active and enforceable in the county through their own emergency order. Officials say schools under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Health Department are also required to continue following the state’s Return to School plan. Wayne County officials say the emergency order is effective immediately and is expected to remain in effect until at least Oct. 23.

“We know social distancing and properly wearing a face mask are among the most effective ways to control the spread of COVID-19. The new orders will continue these life-saving public health measures. Evans added Wayne County will continue with informational enforcement of the orders as it has done since the pandemic began. Under informational enforcement, public health officials will monitor compliance, working to help businesses and individuals understand and adhere to the public health orders. For more information on facial mask and social distancing guidelines, click here.

Wayne County to host free COVID-19 testing in Dearborn Heights on Oct. 10 and 11DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The Wayne County Public Health Division and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are continuing to host weekend drive-through COVID-19 testing. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said that testing will continue for the rest of the year. “The Wayne County Public Division will continue to support our communities through the end of the year,” he said. Volunteers and staff from the Wayne County Public Health Division will be conducting traffic management while registering participants. This COVID-19 testing plan is in addition to the weekday testing hosted by Garden City Hospital.

ROMULUS, Mich. – Kroger, one of America’s largest grocery retailers, and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery ecommerce, on Monday announced Romulus as the latest location for a Customer Fulfillment Center. “Kroger’s decision to invest $95 million and create 250 new jobs in Romulus further demonstrates that Wayne County is a global leader in logistics and fulfillment industries,” said Warren Evans, Wayne County Chief Executive. The location confirms a previous announcement stating Kroger and Ocado would construct a CFC in the Great Lakes Region. The CFC model – an automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities – will be used to serve customers across the region. “We are delighted to welcome the Kroger fulfillment center to Romulus, building on the city’s status as a logistics and fulfillment hub,” said Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Oakland County Executive David Coulter took time from their hectic schedules to appear on CBS 62s MICHIGAN MATTERS to discuss the pandemics impact on their counties, the region and thoughts about the weeks ahead. The two counties are the hardest hit in Michigan with more Covid-19 cases and deaths as each talked about with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain. Evans, who worked in law enforcement and served as Detroit Police Chief and Wayne County Sheriff before being elected county executive, lauded the heroic efforts of the healthcare workers and first responders. Evans, who took over Wayne County as it faced financial woes in 2014, had improved its financial standing. Oakland County is known for its strong financial standing and enviable top bond rating , but Coulter said the pandemic is impacting its coffers too.

General Motors is looking to bring their idled auto plants sidelined by the COVID-19 crisis back to life in phases said Gerald Johnson, Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing, on MICHIGAN MATTERS (it airs 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS 62). Johnson also shared insights into the overnight transformation of its Warren plant where face masks are being made and Kokomo, Ind. Then Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel talks with Cain about the crisis and its impact on his county. Hackel said he has been in regular contact with the rest of the regions Big Four political leaders Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, during the crisis. Watch MICHIGAN MATTERS, Sunday at 11:30am on CBS 62

Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg steps off the stage to shake hands at a rally in Detroits Eastern Market. Im delighted to see so many of you from Wayne County here today, said Evans to a sizable audience of local Bloomberg supporters and media. Evans spoke of Bloombergs business acumen and financial success as a measure of his quality as a candidate. The urban planning scholar Samuel Stein talks of a city managed as a luxury product under Bloomberg to be sold and hyper-developed. An ivy-league graduate, Bloomberg maintained his service to the wealthy of the city during his term as mayor.

DETROIT – A 0.2 mil renewal request from the Detroit Institute of Arts will be on the March 2020 ballot for people who live in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Officials from those counties have announced their support for the millage renewal. Oakland County Executive David Coulter, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel have endorsed the renewal. “They have done an excellent job bringing artwork to Oakland County and facilitating more visits to the museum. “Thanks to this millage, the DIA provides Wayne County residents — including students and seniors — with free admission as well as free bus transportation for school groups.

It marked a new chapter for the Big Four as Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, who held the job for 28 years, died last summer of pancreatic cancer. Morgan, 31, the youngest leader on the stage, represented Washtenaw County which is supportive of a new regional transit effort announced several weeks ago. The Breakfast Club is a popular morning speaker series launched by the Detroit Free Press to focus on important issues impacting the region. DTE is presenting sponsor of the Breakfast Club. More photos from the Breakfast Club Forum:Trevor Lauer Trevor Lauer, DTEs President and COO, who spoke to the "Breakfast Club" audience as the forum began.

A well-funded regional transit system has been a dream of certain leaders in Southeast Michigan for years. A new plan announced this week could make that goal more likely by excluding the areas most resistant partner: Macomb County. Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties could then propose a tax millage on the 2020 ballot to fund regional transit. The new plan does not involve the Regional Transit Authority, which has been working to update its own plan. Coulter, who succeeded Patterson as Oakland County Executive, is firmly behind regional transit.

DETROIT – Leaders from around Michigan joined on Monday morning to make a major announcement involving regional transit in Southeast Michigan. A regional transit plan was pitched in 2018, but never made it to the ballot. The new four-step proposal involves Wayne County, Oakland County and Washtenaw County, and noticeably omits Macomb County, although officials said Macomb could join later. The goal is to have a regional transit plan on the November 2020 ballot in Michigan. “We support the efforts of our regional partners exploring better connected regional transit options,” said Hackel.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Local leaders have launched a push for regional transit in Metro Detroit. Unlike many major American cities, Metro Detroit depends largely on buses for mass transit. We need transit. Mass transit can be expensive, and repeatedly Metro Detroit voters have said no," particularly, in northern Oakland County. He hopes the House will approve legislation that would allow local votes on mass transit and more carefully target funds to make sure they go only to mass transit.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. Leaders from around Michigan are expected to make an announcement Monday morning involving regional transit. Sources said this is expected to be a push to expand regional transit in the Metro Detroit area. UPDATE: Metro Detroit regional transit initiative announced for 2020: What to knowMacomb County Executive Mark Hackel is not expected to be there. In 2018, Wayne County revealed a new regional transit plan that it hoped would make the 2018 ballot. At the time, Oakland County released a statement saying it cannot support a regional transit plan that taxes Oakland County communities which already said no to funding regional transit just 16 months ago.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top delis in Detroit, to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings. Detroit's 5 Best Spots To Score Affordable Middle Eastern FoodCraving Middle Eastern food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Detroit. The 3 Best Spots to Score Beer, Wine and Spirits in DetroitGot a need for beer, wine and spirits? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer, wine and spirits outlets in Detroit.

Anchoring the site will be a world-class $300 million, 190,000 square-foot research and education center operated by U-M, the nations leading public research institution. Detroit has always been a leader in innovation and this new center will help ensure that continues to be the case into the future. Construction for the Detroit Center for Innovation is slated to commence in 2021. The #Detroit Center for Innovation is the latest part of a thriving ecosystem of U-M engagement with the city. U-M President @DrMarkSchlissel pic.twitter.com/n8eXcsFqCq University of Michigan (@UMich) October 30, 2019For more information visit here.

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DETROIT - Wayne County officials have agreed to sell the 350-acre property that includes the Pinnacle Race Course for nearly $4.9 million. The Wayne County Commission approved the sale of the Pinnacle Aeropark property to Hillwood Enterprise. The sale terms were approved by a 14-0 vote of the county commission. Under those terms, the buyer agreed to invest $40 million in the property within five years. It shows that Wayne County is moving forward and the airport region will help lead the way," Commission Chair Alisha Bell said.

A modest housing project for refugee resettlement is coming to a part of metro Detroit thats become a hub for immigration and multiculturalism for decades. Earlier this month, Wayne County announced that was looking to build three two-family homes in Hamtramck to be used as transitional affordable housing for refugees and immigrants. Called Freedom Village, the project is a partnership between the county, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, Samaritas, and the city of Hamtramck. The homes will be built on four vacant lots on Faber Street, which were owned by the city of Hamtramck, Wayne County Land Bank, and Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority. Wayne County Metropolitan Community Action Agency will develop the properties while Samaritas will facilitate placement of refugees.

HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. - Bernice Ringo-Wilson received the Spirit of Detroit Award at her son's funeral. Natailian Ringo was shot and killed in Highland Park in late August. She said she's honored by the awards and will honor her son by keeping his room the way he kept it. It's the first homicide in Highland Park in 2019. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highland Park Police Department at 313-852-7338.

DETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.

DETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.

DETROIT - A security guard has been removed after Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said he and his wife experienced racism Friday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While inside the clubhouse, she was interrupted during a conversation by an employee who again asked for her identification. Part of Evans' post on Facebook can be read below. The executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic released a statement Saturday night. "We were very sorry to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Evans' poor experience with a security guard from the tournament's security contractor.

DETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's edition of Flashpoint:We spend a lot of time focusing on the worrisome signs in the auto industry. The layoffs and plant closures could have major implications on the economy in Metro Detroit. On this edition of Flashpoint we also took a look at Ford Motor Company's recent announcements, which will impact the auto industry as well. Segment 2:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business. Segment 3:Nancy Kaffer, columnist, Detroit Free Press; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor, The Detroit News; and Dustin Walsh, senior reporter, Crain's Detroit Business.

DETROIT Today is all about development. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has to make a decision on the jail project in Detroit. John Gallagher from the Detroit Free Press joins the roundtable to discuss what he thinks is the best option. Also, Red Wings fans are angry about the new roof on Little Caesars Arena. Plus, Arthur Jemison joins the conversation to talk about what's really happening and what needs to happen in Detroit's neighborhoods.

Flashpoint on Sunday (Sept. 25) will talk about recent police shootings, the Tesla lawsuit against Michigan and a preview of Monday night's presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Watch live here at 10 a.m.Police shootingsPanelists for the police shootings discussion include:Marlowe Stoudamire ( @StoudamireM on Twitter)Brandon Jessup ( @itsbjessup on Twitter)Wayne County Executive Warren EvansWatch the discussion in the video above. Tesla vs MichiganAutoline Detroit host John McElroy on the lawsuit Tesla filed against the state of Michigan. Watch the segment here:Related: Michigan's anti-Tesla law to change? Presidential debatePolitical strategists Dennis Darnoi and Jill Alper preview tomorrow nights presidential debate:Dennis Darnoi ( @ddarnoi on Twitter)Jill Alper ( @jillalper on Twitter)Watch the segment here:WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian (@devinscillian) hosted the show.