COVID-19
Delta Variant of COVID-19 identified in Alpena County
ALPENA, Mich. -- District Health Department No. 4 said state health officials have identified an unvaccinated female with a local...
Local health department announces new mask guidance
ALPENA, Mich. -- District Health Department No. 4 has announced new mask guidance. The announcement comes following recommendations from the Centers...
CDC updates mask guidance in response to surging coronavirus cases
ATLANTA, GA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its masking guidance as new cases of...
Governor Whitmer signs $384 million funding plan
Lansing, Mich. -- Services that suffered during the pandemic will benefit from a new multi-million dollar spending plan. Today, Governor...
New report says life span for Americans has gotten shorter
ALPENA, Mich. -- New government data shows life expectancy in the U.S. has reached the lowest level since 2003. According...
Local health officials recommend vaccination for children 12 and over returning to school
ALPENA, Mich. --Â Local health officials are recommending parents add a COVID-19 vaccination to their child's back to school list....
Alpena Public Schools says masks will not be required for the coming school year
ALPENA, Mich. --Â Alpena Public Schools said it will not require students to wear masks in class or on the school...
Canada eases some COVID-19 border restrictions
CANADA -- Canada has eased some of its COVID-19 border restrictions. Starting, Monday, July 5 fully vaccinated citizens or permanent...
Gov. Whitmer announces vaccine sweepstakes with up to $5M in prizes
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the creation of the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle...
