(LANSING, Mich.) In the next month, many kids and teachers will head back into classrooms. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released updated guidance regarding COVID-19 and preventing the spread of the virus in schools. MDHHS says they have updated their recommendations based on the latest guidance
(GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich.) The Grand Traverse County Health Department is advising the public to stay out of the water at Bryant Park Beach. According to the health department about 200 gallons of untreated sewage was accidentally released from a sewer main near Hastings Street and Parsons Road in Traverse
Photo Courtesy: SwimSmart Warning Systems (Mich.) Two beaches along Lake Michigan have some new warning lights this year, designed to help people decide if they should go in the water. SwimSmart Warning Systems has placed beach warning lights on Anchor Road Beach in Frankfort and Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon.
(Mich.) Individuals impacted by the Flint water crisis may be getting some money from the state soon. Staring Monday July 12, a fairness hearing to decide whether the state of Michigan's $600 million Flint water civil settlement will be approved. The hearing will take place July 12, 13,
(MANISTEE, Mich.) Clean Lines Tattoo Company LLC in Manistee opened on Father's Day weekend. The brains behind this inking operation tell us it was designed to be safe for people who are in recovery. "I wanted to create an environment that people could come and get their
(LANSING, Mich.) Michiganders who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible for the "MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes". The sweepstakes is a partnership between Governor Whitmer, Meijer, and the Michigan Association of United Ways. Michigan residents who are over the age of
(GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich.) The Grand Traverse Sheriff's office says a man is dead after he was stabbed on Thursday. According to the sheriff's office, Thomas Dwayne Johnson a 53 year-old Traverse City man was stabbed after an altercation with a 65-year old Traverse City man.
(LAKE COUNTY, Mich.) A building that is currently vacant in Baldwin will be redeveloped for a restaurant and housing. The restaurant will be on the first floor and three apartments along with a common area will go on the second floor. The redevelopment is being led by 876 Michigan LLC.
(MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich). The Village of Copemish, located in Manistee County, will be getting 25 more manufacturing jobs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MDEC) announced Wednesday that a grant from Jobs Ready Michigan will help support the job creation at M R Products. “We are proud
(LANSING, Mich.) Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she'd like to see funding for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), a state funded preschool program for four-year old children, increase by $405 million. The GSRP preschool program helps children from families that are at or below 250 percent of the
(LANSING, Mich.) As of Friday June 11th, 60 percent of Michiganders over the age of 16 have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office says that Michigan has given out more shots per 100,000 people than other states including Kentucky, Ohio,
(ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich.) Northern Michigan residents can expect to see some extra cars on the road for a week starting June 13th. That's because the North American Solstice & Sky Annual Meet (NASSM) is taking place at Shanty Creek in Bellaire this year. Traverse City Tourism says the