The American Red Cross is looking for computer savvy people to volunteer for Louisiana flood relief efforts. Michigan Red Cross CEO Kimberly Burton says you can help from the comfort of your own home. Officials in Louisiana estimate more than 110,000 homes have been damaged and Burton says the need …
Read More »Schools Starting Before Labor Day Hurts Tourism
Several Michigan schools will start before Labor Day. Mary Ellen Murphy reports.
Read More »Three Michigan Cities Make Top Ten Most Violent
A Senate Appropriations Subcommittee in Lansing today will take on a troubling statistic: Michigan is home to three of the top ten most dangerous cities in America. Co-Chair John Proos says that while overall violent crime is down significantly in the state, Detroit, Flint and Saginaw still make the list …
Read More »Risk Factors For Stroke That Can Be Controlled
A stroke occurs when your brain isn’t getting enough blood flow and oxygen. It can result in serious damage. While anyone can have a stroke, Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites says your chances increase if you have certain risk factors–some of which you can control.
Read More »Snyder & Schuette Remain At Odds Over Flint
The back and forth between the governor’s office and the state attorney general’s office over the Flint water crisis continues. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains the latest flap.
Read More »31 Confirmed Cases Of Zika Virus In Michigan
Since August 19th of this year, Michigan has seen 144 possible cases of Zika Virus. Out of those suspected cases, 31 of them have been confirmed. The Michigan Department of Health and Human services says so far not one case has been locally acquired, all came from travelers outside of the …
Read More »Hancock Ready To Hand Over Garbage & Recycling Pickup
For more information, visit the City of Hancock website: This is the final week that the city of Hancock will be doing their own curbside recycling pickup. Waste Management will begin handling the city’s garbage and recycling starting Monday, September 12th. Residents are reminded that all items need to be out …
Read More »The Houghton County Fair Opens Thursday
Preparations for the Houghton County Fair continue as the opening day approaches. Bonnie DeCaire-Jones from the Fair Board says they’ve got everyone registered and they’re ready to begin. As always, the fair will feature a number of new attractions–including the Live Shark Encounter show and a bunch of new rides …
Read More »Porcupine Mountains Music Festival This Weekend
Three days of great music and fun are headed for the Porcupine Mountains. The 12th Annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival is set for Aug. 26-28 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park’s winter recreation area (ski hill). The festival is presented by the Friends of The Porkies, a 501(c)3 nonprofit …
Read More »Critical Need For Blood In The U.P.
There is a shortage of O-positive, A-positive, B-negative, A-negative, O-negative, and AB-positive blood across the Upper Peninsula. Donations to the UP Regional Blood Center always stay in the Upper Peninsula to help patients in your local community. Center locations and hours can be found online at www.mgh.org/blood. Call 1-800-491-4483 (GIVE) …
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