WSJM Morning News-10/5/2020

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WSJM Morning News-10/5/2020

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In this edition:

  • Governor Whitmer says the Michigan Supreme Court has “undermined” efforts to control COVID-19 by ruling state law doesn’t give her the authority to extend or declare states of emergency with the pandemic.
  • Michigan State Police say they’ve recovered 25 missing children as part of their Operation MISafeKid.
  • Amazon is proposing a new sorting and delivery facility in west Michigan.
  • Despite traffic volumes still being down an average of 20% across Michigan due to the pandemic, Michigan State Police say fatal crashes are on the rise.
  • The President’s announcement that he and the First Lady tested positive for the coronavirus prompted a multitude of responses from voters as well as officials.
  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced the MI Clean Water plan, a $500-million investment in the state’s water systems.
  • The final Berrien County community recycling event of the year will be held this coming Saturday in Buchanan.
  • A stay-in-place order on the campus of Grand Valley State University has expired.