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Live: Macomb Dakota vs. Utica Eisenhower in high school football Game of the Week
Read full article: Live: Macomb Dakota vs. Utica Eisenhower in high school football Game of the WeekItโs Macomb Dakota vs. Utica Eisenhower in Local 4โฒs high school football Game of the Week, presented by State Champs/Game Time Live.
Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemicThe study looked at the impacts of racism, alcohol abuse and mental distress on the number of gun purchases among Asian Americans.
Over 56K Michigan children are set to lose their child care if funding is not protected
Read full article: Over 56K Michigan children are set to lose their child care if funding is not protectedAn estimated 56,648 Michigan children are set to lose their child care beginning Sept. 30 if Congress does not act to protect funding.
9 in Metro Detroit charged for alleged multi-million dollar pandemic fraud schemes
Read full article: 9 in Metro Detroit charged for alleged multi-million dollar pandemic fraud schemesNine Metro Detroit residents are facing federal charges in different multi-million dollar fraud schemes targeting pandemic relief and assistance.
Now that the pandemic is โover,โ we want to know how it changed your life
Read full article: Now that the pandemic is โover,โ we want to know how it changed your lifeThe World Health organization declared earlier this month that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer an emergency, putting a three-year end to the virus that killed at least 7 million people and turned the world upside down.
University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency ends
Read full article: University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency endsHere's what will change for U-M students, faculty and staff moving forward as the school adjusts its pandemic response.
โTattlewareโ software tracks productivity from employees working remote on company devices globally
Read full article: โTattlewareโ software tracks productivity from employees working remote on company devices globallyIf you are still able to keep working from home, your company might be using new tools to ensure you are staying productive.
Three Washtenaw County nonprofits to receive $16K from United Way for emergency food efforts
Read full article: Three Washtenaw County nonprofits to receive $16K from United Way for emergency food effortsUnited Way of Washtenaw County is releasing $16,000 in grants to three local nonprofits to supplement recent food shortage efforts.
Ann Arbor Humane Society: Decrease in demand leads to long adoption wait for dogs
Read full article: Ann Arbor Humane Society: Decrease in demand leads to long adoption wait for dogsAcross the state of Michigan, animal rescues and shelters are โbattling a capacity crisis of historic levels,โ according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
โWe have 27 truckloadsโ: Hillsdale business desperate to unload pallets of hand sanitizer
Read full article: โWe have 27 truckloadsโ: Hillsdale business desperate to unload pallets of hand sanitizerA warehouse in Hillsdale is filled with hundreds of thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer and disinfectant cleaner.
University of Michigan experts share tips on how to mitigate COVID-19 spread in classrooms
Read full article: University of Michigan experts share tips on how to mitigate COVID-19 spread in classroomsTwo aerosol experts at U-M share what steps teachers can take to make their classroom safer for students and themselves.
Ann Arborโs Buhr Park Pool closes abruptly after staff test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Buhr Park Pool closes abruptly after staff test positive for COVID-19Officials wrote it is unlikely that COVID-19-positive employees were in close contact with general visitors to the pool.
University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fall
Read full article: University of Michigan: Most older adults plan to get updated COVID-19 booster this fallMost older adults who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine dose will get fall booster shot, says U-M poll.
Washtenaw County moved to โhighโ community COVID-19 level, says Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County moved to โhighโ community COVID-19 level, says Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has been bumped up to the โhighโ COVID-19 community level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Michigan issues 7,300 waivers, $2.4M in refunds for unemployment overpayment
Read full article: Michigan issues 7,300 waivers, $2.4M in refunds for unemployment overpaymentMichiganโs unemployment agency announced another round of waivers and refunds for filers who were overpaid and asked to pay back the overpayment.
Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in July
Read full article: Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in JulyThe clinics โare part of a continued effort by the Ann Arbor YMCA to support Washtenaw and Southern Livingston Counties through the Covid-19 pandemic,โ YMCA officials said in a release.
Washtenaw County returns to โlowโ COVID risk level, according to Health Department
Read full article: Washtenaw County returns to โlowโ COVID risk level, according to Health DepartmentWashtenaw County has once again been downgraded to a โlowโ community COVID-19 level on Friday, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Rolling Sculpture Car Show returns to Main Street after two-year hiatus
Read full article: Rolling Sculpture Car Show returns to Main Street after two-year hiatusHosted by Main Street Ann Arbor, the free event was canceled in 2020 and again in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of volunteers.
๐ Watch Part 4 of Paula Tutmanโs ceramics series: Installation culmination
Read full article: ๐ Watch Part 4 of Paula Tutmanโs ceramics series: Installation culminationI take you inside my cottage as I finally install my hand-crafted ceramic fireplace surround -- and make some mistakes along the way.
Clawson Fourth of July fireworks returns after two-year hiatus
Read full article: Clawson Fourth of July fireworks returns after two-year hiatusWith pandemic restrictions gone, we saw the fireworks returned in Detroit last week, and Monday night, itโs Clawsonโs turn. City leaders there have played it safe for two years, but now theyโre ready for things to get back to normal. Weโve got a lot of people for the much-anticipated event many have been waiting for.
Flashpoint Interview: Immunologist talks COVID deaths in Michigan compared to other states
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Immunologist talks COVID deaths in Michigan compared to other statesWeโre taking a look at how COVID-19 deaths have been higher in Michigan over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 months, and how that has differed elsewhere.
Flashpoint: Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson speaks about Michiganโs primary ballot; What women business owners should be aware of in a post-pandemic world
Read full article: Flashpoint: Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson speaks about Michiganโs primary ballot; What women business owners should be aware of in a post-pandemic worldWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.
Concordia University Ann Arbor alum recognized for impact on rural health care
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor alum recognized for impact on rural health careJeremiah "JJ" Hodshire received an M.S. from Concordia University Ann Arbor in Organizational Leadership and Administration in 2016.
Michigan ballot initiative targeting emergency epidemic orders wonโt meet deadline
Read full article: Michigan ballot initiative targeting emergency epidemic orders wonโt meet deadlineThe group organizing a Michigan ballot drive that aimed to curb emergency epidemic powers in the state says they wonโt be submitting signatures ahead of the deadline this week.
New exhibit at University of Michiganโs Museum of Natural History explores pandemic impacts, disparities
Read full article: New exhibit at University of Michiganโs Museum of Natural History explores pandemic impacts, disparitiesA new exhibit at U-M's Museum of Natural History tells personal stories of Washtenaw County residents to demonstrate the disparities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Romulus looks to bring new life into its historic downtown
Read full article: Romulus looks to bring new life into its historic downtownThe City of Romulus is looking to bring new life to its historic downtown. Like many other communities, the COVID-19 pandemic hit businesses hard, forcing some to close their doors for good.
CDC: 1 in 5 adults have health condition that might be linked to COVID illness
Read full article: CDC: 1 in 5 adults have health condition that might be linked to COVID illnessKidney failure. Blood clots. Neurologic conditions. These are just a few of the commonly found health conditions developing in adults that previous had a confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Ann Arbor shelter launches campaign to support homeless individuals in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Ann Arbor shelter launches campaign to support homeless individuals in Washtenaw CountyTwo local organizations are partnering to tackle mental health in the Washtenaw County homeless population.
Washtenaw Community College to have first in person commencement since 2019
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College to have first in person commencement since 2019Washtenaw Community College will give almost 2,000 degrees to graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremony in three years on Saturday.
Ford reinstating mask mandate at facilities in areas with โhighโ COVID risk
Read full article: Ford reinstating mask mandate at facilities in areas with โhighโ COVID riskFord Motor Company employees and visitors will once again be required to wear face masks at facilities that are in regions identified as having a high COVID risk, officials said Saturday.
Dr. Frank McGeorge Meets Dr. Anthony Fauci
Read full article: Dr. Frank McGeorge Meets Dr. Anthony FauciHe became the face of our countryโs battle against COVID-19 and is now arguably one of the most recognizable doctors in the world. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the President of the United States, sits down with Local 4โฒs own Dr. Frank McGeorge for a revealing conversation.
Washtenaw County organizations launch โCare on Wheelsโ service during pandemic
Read full article: Washtenaw County organizations launch โCare on Wheelsโ service during pandemicTwo Washtenaw County organizations have joined forces to help seniors cope with increased isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials: COVID cases in Michigan expected to rise in coming weeks
Read full article: Health officials: COVID cases in Michigan expected to rise in coming weeksMichigan health officials are encouraging residents to continue taking steps to prevent COVID-19 spread, as an omicron subvariant is expected to trigger a rise in cases.
Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? Itโs more common than you think, study finds
Read full article: Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? Itโs more common than you think, study findsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that "long COVID" symptoms occur in nearly half the people who contracted the virus.
Detroit Lions & NFL alumni to host virtual town hall encouraging COVID-19 vaccination
Read full article: Detroit Lions & NFL alumni to host virtual town hall encouraging COVID-19 vaccinationIn collaboration with NFL Alumni Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) former Detroit Lions tight end Pete Chryplewicz and former Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown will host a virtual town hall tonight encouraging Detroit residents to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variants
Read full article: Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variantsSince the pandemicโs start, the MDHHS lab has sequenced 26,300 COVID samples. Tracking and identifying them has become a crucial tool to protect the public.
Commission approves plan to demolish Royal Oakโs Main Art Theatre
Read full article: Commission approves plan to demolish Royal Oakโs Main Art TheatreItโs hard to imagine downtown Royal Oak without the Main Art Theatre, but that could soon be the reality if the buildingโs owner gets what it wants. The plan Tuesday (April 12) night is to tear down the iconic theater and replace it with a five-story mixed-use development, which went before the cityโs planning commission.
Good Health: How to navigate updated COVID.gov website
Read full article: Good Health: How to navigate updated COVID.gov websiteThe name is simple, COVID.gov. You can view it in English, Spanish, or Chinese. The first box allows you to type in your countyโs name to find out your countyโs COVID community risk level. For example, Wayne Countyโs level is currently low.
Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID response
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID responseU.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday on the nationโs current response to COVID-19 as cases have been on the decline in recent weeks.
Michigan now offering free at-home COVID tests at 70 libraries: Where to find them
Read full article: Michigan now offering free at-home COVID tests at 70 libraries: Where to find themMichigan is expanding a program to offer free at-home COVID tests at local libraries, with now 70 locations offering tests.
Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemic
Read full article: Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemicThe COVID pandemic caused many people to see their doctor less often and according to a new study, that has translated into increased heart disease and stroke -- especially in communities of color.
Flashpoint Interview: Business experts discuss SE Michigan economic conditions amid war, pandemic
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Business experts discuss SE Michigan economic conditions amid war, pandemicWeโre joined by business leaders and experts to discuss conditions as the Detroit Regional Chamber releases their annual State of the Region report.
Royal Oak community comes together to save historic Main Art Theatre
Read full article: Royal Oak community comes together to save historic Main Art TheatreThe Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak has eight decades worth of history. Of those 80 years, the theatre has been in the heart of Jason Kryzsiak for 30. It even factored into his and his wifeโs decision years ago when they decided to move.
How birth of daughter helped Clarkson woman heal from delivery of twins early in COVID pandemic
Read full article: How birth of daughter helped Clarkson woman heal from delivery of twins early in COVID pandemicA growing family from Clarkston has really been through the wringer during the COVID pandemic.
Nursing in the time of COVID: โThe hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievableโ
Read full article: Nursing in the time of COVID: โThe hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievableโThe problems the nursing industry is experiencing lately arenโt new issues, said Melissa, 41, whoโs in Roanoke, Virginia.
2 years of Michigan pandemic: Takeaways from Beaumont officialโs review of COVID, its impact
Read full article: 2 years of Michigan pandemic: Takeaways from Beaumont officialโs review of COVID, its impactBeaumont Health official Dr. Nicholas Gilpin held a news briefing on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of COVID in Michigan, how it has affected health care workers and the industry, and what to expect as we move forward.
Live stream: Beaumont Health marks 2 years since COVID hit Michigan
Read full article: Live stream: Beaumont Health marks 2 years since COVID hit MichiganBeaumont Health officials held a news briefing Thursday morning to mark the 2-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases reported in Michigan in 2020.
Report: COVID deaths dropped among Black Michigan residents
Read full article: Report: COVID deaths dropped among Black Michigan residentsThe final report from a Michigan coronavirus task force examining racial disparities finds that the disproportional impact the pandemic has had on people of color has improved.
Nursing in the time of COVID: โBeing a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream careerโ
Read full article: Nursing in the time of COVID: โBeing a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream careerโChristine always envisioned a career in nursing. Itโs all she ever wanted, professionally.
Mask mandates in some school districts ends on Monday
Read full article: Mask mandates in some school districts ends on MondayOn Monday, the mask mandate is officially dropping for several schools in multiple counties. While lots of people are excited, some believe this may be happening all too soon.
Great Lakes Water Authority approves 3.7% rate hike
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority approves 3.7% rate hikeOn Wednesday (Feb. 23), the Great Lakes Water Authority approved hikes to the water and sewer rates for the 2023 fiscal year by a 6-0 vote. Water will increase by 3.7% and sewer by 2.4%.