Month: April 2020
WBKB Sports salutes Rose Schopfer
https://youtu.be/_kDTwxAzW6c In our third episode of Salute to Senior, we salute Alcona's Rose Schopfer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rose is...
Showers finally moving out; Warmer end of the week
The low pressure system that has brought two days of rain is finally, sluggishly moving to the east, and the...
Daily COVID-19 update April 30, 2020
Our latest update shows 980 newly reported cases for today. There were also 119 deaths. Totals now amount to 41,379...
Governor Whitmer announces a G.I. Bill program for essential workers
https://youtu.be/EhHyWY1zRN8 LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the "Futures for Frontliners” program to provide a tuition-free pathway to college or a technical certificate to essential...
The Salvation Army is calling on sewing volunteers to donate face coverings
 ALPENA, Mich. --  The Salvation Army, in partnership with District Health Department #4, is calling on sewing friends in the...
More showers through Thursday; Brighter and warmer Friday
Waves of rainfall are circulating around an area of low pressure parked over southwest Michigan. So far, Northeast Michigan has...
Governor Whitmer says construction crews can resume operations by May 7
https://youtu.be/ISZxxMhFimE LANSING, Mich. -- Another vital industry has been given the green light to re-open for business. Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
Daily COVID-19 update April 29, 2020
As of 3 p.m. today, 1,137 new cases have been confirmed. The state is also reporting 103 new deaths. Michigan...
Local county road commission to seek public response
https://youtu.be/0OFuk_MmDVU ALPENA,Mich.--- The Alpena County Road Commission is asking for public opinion on the Bagley Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Resident opinion...