Schools

The bill requires emergency plans to help ensure the safety of staff and students.

The proposal is led by former U.S. Secretary of Education and west Michigan native, Betsy DeVos.

Law enforcement asking parents discuss online behavior addressing uptick in "Sextortion."

The National Weather Service posted a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Thursday, especially in counties near Lake Michigan, from Mason south to Allegan. Wind gusts could reach 45 mph.

Educators have been on edge in many places since the deadly shooting in Michigan as copycat threats have led to isolated cases of schools switching to remote learning over the last several weeks.

Governor Whitmer said in a statement that her administration and legislators found common ground

The proposed supplemental funding would address the country’s highest COVID-19 infection rates and record-high hospitalizations.

The threats occurred Dec. 2-6 at schools in Detroit, Wayne, Grosse Pointe Farms, Melvindale and Wyandotte.

The money was included in the relief law approved by Congress and President Joe Biden in March.

Newaygo district says COVID-19, other illnesses and staff absences the reason.