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Former state leaders coming to UP for conversations about election integrity
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WJMN) — A bipartisan group of legislators and non-partisan organizations are set to host a prominent county clerk in a tour across northern Michigan for conversations about election integrity as the upcoming November election approaches. In a release, statewide organizations Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience announced that former Michigan […]
What to know about vaccines and the new school year
CADILLAC - Michigan public health leaders are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on all immunizations to protect against outbreaks of serious communicable diseases such as measles, mumps, pertussis, chickenpox and more as they return to classes. Every year, vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks occur in schools. In addition to flu and COVID, Michigan schools have seen outbreaks of pertussis, measles and more in recent years. Officials said this year is of particular concern, as vaccination rates for Michigan children 19 to 36 months have fallen below 70% in more than half of the state (51 of 83 counties), according to June 2024 data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry. Here’s what to know about getting vaccinated:
This National Dog Day, Meet Consumers Energy’s Robot Dog, Spot
Jackson, MI (WGHN) – They say every dog has its day. So, since today is National Dog Day, Consumers Energy wants to introduce Spot!. Spot is Consumers Energy’s mobile robot dog. He might not be a canine, but he’s our best friend when it comes to ensuring reliable energy for Michigan homes and businesses. Watch our video here.
Michigan eyes brownfields for renewables with $129M in federal cash
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Michigan’s environmental regulators intend to help communities build renewable energy like wind and solar on old brownfield sites with $129 million in federal funding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Michigan the chunk of cash to help accelerate the clean energy transition. The...
Driver ejected, killed when 3-wheel motorcycle hits wall of I-94 ramp
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – The driver of a three-wheel motorcycle was ejected and killed when his bike struck the wall of an I-94 ramp. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, on the westbound I-94 Express ramp to Southfield Freeway. Officials said a 73-year-old Detroit man...
Heat Advisory in effect for Metro Detroit, chance for severe thunderstorms through Tuesday night
Stay inside if you can, and drink lots of water. That’s the advice from forecasters calling for dangerously hot temperatures along with some thunderstorms in Metro Detroit on Tuesday.
WARNING: New Texting Scam Targeting Michigan
In a world where scammers are getting more and more convincing, sometimes it is better to sit back and see what all you should be aware of out there. From traditional phone scams to more recent email fraud schemes and the latest wave of text message scams. Take a look below at the latest scam hitting Michigan.
ALERT: Dangerous Virus Confirmed in Michigan
This year in Michigan, we've seen several mosquito-borne illnesses pop up. Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) was detected earlier this year in mosquitoes over in Saginaw County. A deceased falcon near Detroit recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge Michigan residents to be cautious as cases rise.
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance to visit Michigan this week
(CBS DETROIT) - Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance returns to Michigan this week after making a campaign stop to speak about crime and immigration in Byron Center last week. Vance will speak in Big Rapids on Tuesday. This is his fourth campaign stop in Michigan since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate. Vance visited Shelby Township in early August to speak with members of law enforcement. Tuesday's campaign stop is at the Majestic Friesians Horse Farms, located at 21750 19 Mile Rd. in Big Rapids. According to a release from the Trump-Vance campaign, Vance will discuss the economy, inflation and manufacturing during his Big...
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