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Michigan wants kids caught up on vaccines after pandemic dip

07/11/2020 11:05 AM

Michigan’s health department is urging that children be caught up on their vaccines as soon as possible after a drop in immunizations due to the cancellation of appointments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mich. governor toughens mask mandate; businesses must deny service

Michigan health workers to receive bias training

Michigan Senators seek clarification on Canadian border travel

Michigan authorizes $115M for businesses hurt by pandemic

Group to start veto-proof drive to repeal Whitmer's powers

A petition drive is beginning in Michigan to repeal the law that has given broad emergency powers to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. If enough signatures are gathered, the measure could go to the Republican-controlled legislature.

Lake Superior remains high despite dry June

Lake Superior's water level remains higher than average despite an abnormally dry June. The lake is about 9 inches above average but 5 inches below the record high for July set last year.

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Regulators deny quick approval of new Great Lakes pipeline

Michigan leaders reach agreement on 2020 budget shortfall

Michigan drivers face new insurance choice starting Thursday

Michigan voters to decide in November on data protections

Michigan voters will decide in November to designate electronic communication and data as personal property. Supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment have completed the process to get on the ballot.

Bill sent to Whitmer requires reports on firefighting foam

Michigan fire departments would be required to report use of a foam containing PFAS within 48 hours under legislation sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. PFAS increasingly have turned up in public water supplies and private wells around the country.

Republicans propose $1.3B plan to help K-12 schools reopen

Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature will propose a $1.3 billion one-time funding boost to help K-12 schools reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fuel flowing again in half of Great Lakes pipeline

Enbridge says fuel is flowing again in half of a twin pipeline in Michigan’s Great Lakes after an inspection last week found an anchor support had shifted. Line 5 carries oil and natural gas liquids used in propane from Superior to Ontario.

Line 5 runs under the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

The Lake Superior shoreline is seen at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Michigan state park visitors again will need pass starting Monday

South Boundary Road skirts the southern extent of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.

Porkies visitors should be ready for road work causing long detour

MI Secretary of State: Voters need clear choices of how to vote in pandemic

Lawmakers: Open Mich. unemployment offices, give $1K loans

Michigan governor optimistic about in-person school in fall

Michigan House approves $880M in pandemic spending

Michigan Legislature OKs bills to help grow small breweries

Multiple sightings of a bull elk have been reported in the south-central Upper Peninsula.

Wild elk makes rare UP appearance

Customers flood Michigan hair salons, barber shops

Michigan requires tests of nursing home residents, staff

Michigan launches online application to get absentee ballot

Court: Michigan Great Lakes tunnel deal constitutional

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Health officials close Iron River COVID-19 testing site early after running out of tests

Health officials closed the free COVID-19 testing site at the Iron River Community Center early after running out of tests from the overwhelming community response.

13 COVID cases tied to hockey event in Ashland

More cases of COVID-19 are tied to an event in Ashland.

Juvenile burned in Sawyer Co. boat fire

A juvenile was injured in a boat fire Tuesday evening in Sawyer County.

4th Bayfield Co. COVID-19 case connected to Ashland hockey event

Bayfield County Health officials say a fourth COVID-19 case is connected to a hockey tournament in Ashland.

UW faculty worried about fall semester as virus surges

Grant awarded to build youth crisis stabilization facility in Ashland

Michigan wants kids caught up on vaccines after pandemic dip

Mich. governor toughens mask mandate; businesses must deny service

Michigan health workers to receive bias training

Michigan Senators seek clarification on Canadian border travel

Michigan authorizes $115M for businesses hurt by pandemic

Group to start veto-proof drive to repeal Whitmer's powers

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Michigan leaders reach agreement on 2020 budget shortfall

Michigan drivers face new insurance choice starting Thursday

Michigan state park visitors again will need pass starting Monday

Porkies visitors should be ready for road work causing long detour

MI Secretary of State: Voters need clear choices of how to vote in pandemic

Lawmakers: Open Mich. unemployment offices, give $1K loans

Michigan governor optimistic about in-person school in fall

Michigan House approves $880M in pandemic spending

Michigan Legislature OKs bills to help grow small breweries

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Customers flood Michigan hair salons, barber shops

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