(JACKSON COUNTY, Mich.) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says the COVID-19 variant from South Africa is now in Michigan. On Monday MDHHS said the variant B.1.351 had been found in a male child living in Jackson County. This variant was discovered in South Africa
(LANSING, Mich.) Wednesday March 10th, marks the one year anniversary of Michigan's first confirmed COVID-19 cases. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, are asking Michigan residents to remember those lost to COVID-19. People are urged to turn the lights on outside of their homes from 8:
(LANSING, Mich.) Starting Monday March, 8th any Michigan residents who are age 50 and older with medical conditions or disabilities will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement was made Wednesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Eligibility will be
(LANSING, Mich.) John Geddert, a former USA Gymnastics coach and the former owner of Twistars USA Gymnastics club in Diamondale died by suicide Thursday afternoon. According to the Michigan State Police Twitter page, state troopers located Geddert's body at a rest area off of Interstate 96 in Clinton
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.) Throughout the last year advocates for the homeless in the Grand Rapids and Traverse City regions have been adjusting the ways in which they reach out to and help the people they serve. Dennis Van Kampen, president and CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, said the number of
(MUSKEGON, Mich.) Mercy Health announced on Tuesday night that there are zero COVID-19 inpatients staying at their Muskegon hospital. This is the first time there have been no COVID-19 inpatients at Mercy Health Muskegon since March 2020. The announcement was made on the hospital system's Facebook page. Mercy
(LANSING, Mich.) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says that shipments of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been delayed because of winter storms in Kentucky and Tennessee. “We ask that Michiganders confirm their appointments prior to traveling and to have patience as providers seek
(OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich.) Three men who are relatives are facing charges in an elk poaching case that happened in December of 2019. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), three elk were found lying together just north of Hardwood Lake near Bobcat Tail and east of Vanderbilt. The
(LANSING, Mich.) Michigan restaurants and bars will be able to start serving people inside again on February 1st. The announcement was made at a Friday press conference with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). However, there will be some restrictions on restaurants and
(LANSING, Mich.) Twenty-one shipments of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that were sent to Michigan on Sunday January 17th won't be administered. McKesson Corporation, which was transporting the vaccine doses told the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) that the 21 shipments of the vaccine got
(LANSING, Mich.) Starting Friday January 22, nine Michigan casinos will be allowed to offer online sports betting or both online sports betting and online gaming. The announcement came on Tuesday from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The nine operators who will be allowed to offer these activities are: Bay
(LANSING, Mich.) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that she will attend Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Whitmer has also been serving as co-chair of the Inauguration committee. "The country is ready for a leader who listens to medical experts to