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First Human Swine Flu Case of 2024 Detected in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that a person in Ingham County has been sickened by swine flu. Swine flu is a strain of influenza usually associated with pigs. This is the first reported case of H3N2 reported in a human in 2024. What is Swine Flu?
Michigan Public School Systems Among The Worst In America
One of the biggest decisions that a parent gets to make is where their child goes to school during their K-12 years. Elementary and middle school options are normally more plentiful but as you grow older the selection slims, and you're left to choose between a couple of private schools and 1 or 2 public schools. For some families, school options are a deal breaker because of their beliefs in the education system.
Podcast stirs up chatter, new speculation in the U.P.
Hello, listeners: We've been talking about the "Where Secrets Go to Die" podcast for a long time now, and it turns out so have locals in the Upper Peninsula where the story took place. People in and around the Newberry area say they've been discussing the story in their workplaces, at the beauty shop...
Hospitals held hostage: Michigan lawmaker pushes stricter penalties on ransomware crimes
LANSING, Mich. - One Michigan lawmaker is calling on stricter penalties when it comes to ransomware attacks. Recently, we’ve seen two major hospital systems become victim to these, impacting patient care. With cyber security experts saying these attacks have become more prevalent, now this Lansing representative wants to do...
Group says Michigan is at the cusp of achieving gender parity with women in elected office
Michigan ranks third in the country for the state with the best gender parity for women in elected office, according to rankings from RepresentWomen, a non-profit organization tracking gender representation in elected office in the U.S. With a 49.5 out of 100 score, Michigan is at the edge of gender parity. The two states that […]
Federal officials chide Michigan Department of Education for its response to civil rights complaint
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.Federal officials accused the Michigan Department of Education of seeking to “shield itself from any scrutiny” in its violation of the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school closures, according to a recent court filing.In the court filing last week, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights claimed the state wants to “brush aside” the way it ignored federal anti-discrimination laws during the pandemic. Federal officials also said the state has not yet given proof that the...
Michigan Authorities Warn Parents Of Posting ‘Back to School’ Photos On Social Media
It's that time of year, and we're already seeing it on social media - Parents posting their "back to school" photos of their children. Dressed up for their first day back, usually with some kind of identifier of which grade they'll be going into, and sometimes even the school they're attending.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Four Michigan Athletes Set to Represent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
After the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Paris, focus now shifts to the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. Over 4,000 athletes from more than 150 nations are anticipated to compete across 22 sports. Team USA wrapped the 2024 Paris Olympics with a medal count of 126: 40 gold,...
Which Michigan counties have most EVs? Which have none? Politics play a role
Michigan’s top EV-owning counties are mostly well-off, politically left-leaning places with lots of access to chargers. Rural northern Michiganders are least likely to own EVs. Closing the gap is crucial to the state’s plan to put 2 million people into EVs by 2030. Washtenaw County has a reputation...
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Michigan touts 'free pre-K for all.' It's more complicated than that
Michigan expanded its free preschool program this year, and state officials expect enrollment to increase by over 16,000 students. But state data estimates Michigan is home to roughly 118,000 4-year-olds, meaning not every child will get a spot in the program. Michigan intermediate school districts are requesting to care for...
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