The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department recently issued a health advisory, reminding residents to follow Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, which has now been extended through the end of the month. The advisory also reminds residents that they should contact their healthcare care provider, if they show …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, and she covered a lot of ground. She named the Executive orders she has signed over the last few days. She also discussed Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance System, which has been overwhelmed recently, due to the influx of claims. She also extended her …

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is beginning the second phase of their analysis of the U.P.’s energy needs now and in the future. They are also finalizing their submission to Governor Whitmer on propane availability. The task force will meet electronically on Monday, from 10am til noon. Public feedback …

Representative Greg Markkanen from Michigan’s 110th District, was not happy with the Governor’s extension of the Stay Home Stay Safe executive order. Markkanen, supports social distancing to slow the spread of the virus, but believes the Governor missed an opportunity to allow workers who can do their jobs safely, back …

As expected, Governor Whitmer has extended her “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order through April 30th. Like the previous order, signed on march 23rd, the extension limits gatherings and travel. The extended order also calls for retailers to limit the number of shoppers allowed in their store, at one time, …

The Department of Transportation, with statistics provided by the Michigan State Police released the latest traffic updates for Michigan. During the first week of April, 11 motorists died on Michigan roadways. Thirty three motorists were also seriously injured. Compared to this week, in 2019, that’s twenty seven fewer deaths and …

Governor Whitmer will hold a press conference this afternoon at 3pm. She is expected to extend her “Stay Home Stay Safe” order through the remainder of April. Updates on cases and deaths due to COVID-19, and how the state is handling everything are also expected. Chief Health Officer Joneigh Khaldun …

With Good Friday tomorrow, and Easter Sunday after that, Keweenaw Report checked in with a couple of local churches, to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor Jared Howard from Faith Lutheran in Calumet had this to say. Father Ben from St. Albert the Great explained …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which reduces chances for person to person contact, by utilizing electronic signatures, notarizations and remote visitations. The order runs through May 6th, 2020. Upon signing the order, Governor Whitmer had this to say “It is important that Michiganders take every precaution to avoid …

Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center has received over $907,000 in funding to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding came from the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the CARES Act, which was signed into law last month. The …