News by Elle Johnson | Northwest Wayne News

Nessel joins coalition of attorneys general to stop employers from withholding tips

By Elle Johnson | Jan 27, 2021

A coalition of attorneys general, joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a last-ditch effort to stop employers from withholding tips from their employees.

Hospital ICU bed capacity returns to pre-pandemic levels

By Elle Johnson | Jan 27, 2021

Three of four Intensive Care Unit beds were being filled with patients as of Jan. 7, 2021, a state survey showed.

Bellino announces plan to let Michigan school districts decide on instruction method

By Elle Johnson | Oct 7, 2020

Michigan lawmakers have spent endless amounts of time discussing what the return to school would look like, with an agreement reached in August that would make sure students receive their education in the safest and most efficient way possible.

Michigan National Guard lends helping hand by administering COVID-19 tests

By Elle Johnson | Oct 7, 2020

During a weekend in September, the Michigan National Guard assisted the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to administer COVID-19 tests in Hamtramck, which is in Wayne County.

Prosecutors accuse Wayne County judge of inappropriate comments

By Elle Johnson | Sep 2, 2020

A Wayne County judge has been accused of making inappropriate comments during a trial, but this isn't the first time.

Michigan offers financial relief to bars and restaurants

By Elle Johnson | May 4, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order, which offers financial relief to bars and restaurants in the state that are losing money due to COVID-19.