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New COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Ashland, Bayfield, Gogebic counties

04/01/2020 05:40 PM

Ashland County has seen its first COVID-19 case as more cases are reported in Bayfield and Gogebic counties. Meanwhile, Iron County officials are defending their handling of a fatal case.

Authorities warn of COVID-19 exposure in Ironwood and northwest Wisconsin

Michigan officials plead for ventilators, people to run them

Deaths spike in Michigan; top doctor warns about Detroit

Record 129,000 Michiganders filed for unemployment last week

Michigan governor issues stay-at-home order to curb virus

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a stay-at-home order in Michigan to curb the spread, with an exemption for certain workers, outdoor exercise and trips to the grocery store or hospital. The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

2 more deaths attributed to COVID-19; Michigan's total at 8

Michigan reported two more deaths from the coronavirus bringing the state's total to eight.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order closing personal care services like hair salons and spas for three weeks, starting Sunday.

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Michigan gov's order aimed at curbing virus price-gouging

The temporary restrictions take effect Monday.

UP firefighter dies in fire at former Air Force base

Authorities say a third-generation volunteer firefighter has died while working a fire at a duplex at a former Air Force base in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan governor bans gatherings of more than 250

Michigan's governor closes K-12 schools as COVID-19 cases rise

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that effective Monday, all Michigan public and private schools will be closed until April 6th to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.

Gogebic Community College extends break, goes online for a month

In light of the new coronavirus, Gogebic Community College in Ironwood has extended its spring break by two days and will then move to online learning for a month.

Michigan Legislature OKs spending for tuition aid and tourism campaign

The Michigan Legislature has approved $312 million in spending, including to provide financial assistance for adults age 25 and older to attend community college and partially revive the state's tourism campaign.

Ironwood sees increase in absentee ballots for presidential primary

This year was special for voting in a primary in Michigan because since the last big race in 2016, voters approved some big changes to the voting process that folks got to use in this year’s primary like no-reason absentee voting and same-day voter registration.

Ironwood had 147 absentee ballots in 2020, compared with 57 in 2016.

Democrats buoyed by high turnout in Michigan primary

Michigan Presidential Primary Results

Michigan deal funds virus outbreak, tuition aid, tourism ads

Michigan insurers cover virus tests; Medicaid copays waived

An Ironwood polling place is seen during the March 2016 primary.

Michigan: Presidential Primary Count to be Later than Normal

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Joe Biden for president.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Endorses Biden Days before Primary

Mich. House Road Plan Has No Tax Hike; Senate Wants to Curb Debt

UP Gets $10 Million from Feds for 2018 Flood Damage

University in Upper Peninsula Opens Cannabis Research Center

Mich. GOP Leader Nixes Bill to Process Influx of Absentee Ballots

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging businesses to give their workers the day off on Election Day by making it a company holiday.

Michigan Official: Election Day Should be a Worker Holiday

Mich. Bills Advance to Ensure Exonerees Can Sue for Compensation

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WI National Guard to assist with polling station staffing, other missions

The Wisconsin National Guard announced that they would be helping with two new missions this week as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal judge to take testimony in Wisconsin election lawsuits

A woman arrives at the Billings Park Civic Center to vote in 2019.

New COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Ashland, Bayfield, Gogebic counties

One arrested in death of Webster man

Unemployment claims reach a daily high in Wisconsin

Wisconsin governor moves forward with equipment purchases

New COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Ashland, Bayfield, Gogebic counties

Ashland County has seen its first COVID-19 case as more cases are reported in Bayfield and Gogebic counties. Meanwhile, Iron County officials are defending their handling of a fatal case.

Authorities warn of COVID-19 exposure in Ironwood and northwest Wisconsin

Michigan officials plead for ventilators, people to run them

Deaths spike in Michigan; top doctor warns about Detroit

Record 129,000 Michiganders filed for unemployment last week

Michigan governor issues stay-at-home order to curb virus

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