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West Nile virus found in Lapeer County bird

Besides worrying about the COVID-19 virus, there is a new health concern in the Thumb. More Details | More News Headlines

Governor moves to open more businesses in the state in the next two weeks

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Friday signed Executive Orders to reopen more regions and economic sectors under the MI Safe Start Plan. More Details | More News Headlines

Neighbor injured in the shoulder following another accident while target shooting in Fairhaven Township

One person was injured Thursday night after being shot by neighbors practicing target shooting. More Details | More News Headlines

Gov. Whitmer Extends Executive Order Suspending Youth Work Permit Application Requirements

Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-116 Friday, which extends her previous Executive Order (2020-79), which lifts certain requirements of the application process for young Michiganders to obtain a work permit. More Details | More News Headlines

Additional Food Assistance for Michigan Families in Response to COVID-19 Emergency Extended Through June

Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during the month of June as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the MDHHS announced Friday. More Details | More News Headlines

Huron and Tuscola counties add to COVID-19 numbers along with Detroit area

Each day the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) starts gathering information at 10 a.m. from across the state for the daily COVID-19 report that is issued at 3 p.m. More Details | More News Headlines