Outbreak Of Measles in Oakland County Continues to Spread
Health officials say there are now 18 measles cases confirmed in Oakland County. They say that’s 13 more than Saturday when they last reported cases. Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash.
DNR Allows Firewood Permit For Wood Heating Residents
Michigan residents who heat their homes with wood can get permits to cut dead and fallen trees on designated state forest lands beginning April 1. The Department of Natural Resources says individuals can cut...
Ferris State Has Stepped Up to Prevent Sexual Assault
Ferris State has stepped up to prevent sexual assault thanks to a grant they received. The university just received around $40,000 as part of former Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder’s Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault grant....
Midland’s Mayor Was Honored With Capital Conference Awards Gala
Midland’s mayor was honored at the annual Capital Conference Awards Gala in Lansing. Maureen Donker was honored with the Community Builder Award by the Michigan Municipal League. The award, given out March 19th, honors individuals whose...
Munson Medical Center Nurses’ Ratify First Contract
Unionized nurses at Munson Medical Center in northern Michigan’s Traverse City have ratified their first contract. The AP reports that the Michigan Nurses Association says that the contract gives nurses a 13-percent raise over...
Gray Wolves Successfully Relocated In Michigan
A U.S.-Canadian team has successfully relocated about a half-dozen gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. One of two private organizations helped to fund the effort.
Statewide Tornado Drill in Michigan to Prepare Residents
A voluntary statewide tornado drill is planned in Michigan as officials encourage residents to prepare for the possibility of severe weather this spring and summer. It is to take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday....
30th Annual Celebrating Life Pow Wow Bring Tribes From All Over the Country
More than 100 people competed in the 30th Annual Celebrating Life Pow wow at CMU Sunday. The pow wow brought in tribes from all over the country and Canada. Young children and adults competed...
FAA Investigates Plane Crash Near Canadian Lakes Saturday
A plane crashed Saturday near Canadian Lakes. The right wing of the single-engine plane broke off but the two occupants are safe. The investigation has been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Recent Outbreak of Measles Worries Oakland County
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday four more cases of measles in Oakland County. The recent outbreak follows a travel-related measles case reported last week.