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As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Dairy workers are in rural areas, often with little access to transportation and no sick leave. Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states.
Boys volleyball on the rise in Michigan, as several area players earn all-state
High school boys volleyball in Michigan grew to 69 teams this season, continuing its continuous growth. Several local teams have joined the jump from four teams in 2018 to 37 in 2022 and now to 69, including West Ottawa, Holland, Zeeland, Holland Christian and Saugatuck. The sport will become an...
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that dismissed a complaint against the…
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
Jim Thorpe appointed to Michigan Association of School Boards position
DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - Dearborn Public School Trustee Jim Thorpe has been appointed to help govern a statewide organization for school board members. The Michigan Association of School Boards appointed Trustee Thorpe to its Board of Governors as a representative for District 8. His fellow trustees on the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education had voted at the May meeting to recommend him for the position.
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Here are the candidates Downriver residents can vote for in the August primary
The primary election takes place on August 6, 2024. Early voting for the primary election starts July 7, 2024. Here are the candidates Downriver residents can expect to see on their ballots. U.S. Senate candidates. For U.S. Senator, Hill Harper from Detroit and incumbent Elissa Slotkin from Holly are running...
Crowds flock to beaches to celebrate Fourth of July
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Despite the clouds above in our area during the Fourth of July, beachgoers flocked to South Haven to make the most of their time off. The beaches really got crowded in the afternoon and remained packed in anticipation of firework shows once the sun sets. A green flag warning meant […]
Thousands gather early in South Haven for Light Up the Lake Fourth of July fireworks
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — Thousands gathered in South Haven Wednesday night to watch fireworks explode over Lake Michigan. Some even showed up for a summer night of fun hours before the show began. "We live down the road, so we don't have to come to the beach; we can...
Report: Family in Fillmore Township crash will donate eldest son’s organs
ALLEGAN COUNTY — The family devastated by a fatal crash in Allegan County has been identified; and one fatality will soon become two, according to a report from WZZM-13. On June 30, Danny and Chelsea Savage, of Kalamazoo, and their three sons — Mason, 14, Parker, 11, and Levi, 9 — were involved in a crash in Fillmore Township. According to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, the family was headed westbound on 136th Avenue and didn’t stop for a stop sign at 58th Street.
Kalamazoo County Jail IGNITE Program Gives New Purpose To Inmates
The criminal justice system was created to keep checks and balances on the citizens of the country and make sure they are abiding by the laws of the state and country but some feel like it has lost its way. The jaded views of the people come from a long list of judicial rulings that make the people question whether the justice system is here to enact justice or provide control. Some would argue that it's a tool used more for control than anything else.
Kalamazoo County buys solar field to power its buildings
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo County is the new owner of a solar field. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, July 2, to buy a solar field at 1421 Healy St. The county had previously leased the solar field and has been putting funds aside for years to make the purchase, officials said.
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