Taylor High School senior wins Esports announcing tournament at Ferris State University; Rockford wins gaming
Michael Geiss is the king of video game announcing in Michigan
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator gets $3.4 million MEDC small business aid grant
The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $3,426,316 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of its Small Business Hub program.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Lincoln Park Public Schools, Corewell Health team up to provide on-the-job internships, career skills
Students receive a combination of classroom instruction and job coaching in collaboration with Michigan Rehabilitation Services to hone their skills.
Several local charities recently received money from the Lake Trust Foundation
The Lake Trust Foundation recently announced they have donated a total of $63,000 to various organizations supporting Michiganders as a part of their annual Powered By Good Day.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
State aid infuses more than 1,400 nonprofits with financial boost after pandemic
“Covid hit us, this pandemic, this plague, and a lot of nonprofits started to struggle because we were losing funding,” said Steve Spreitzer, Michigan Roundtable.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Health officials warn of new Covid variant - BA.2.86
"There are some signs that we are starting to head towards a little bit of an uptick," she said. "And what we know about Covid, is that we expect for it to become seasonal as time goes on."
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Appeals court rules state Covid policies were excessive with dining restrictions
Now the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Michigan’s top health leaders used power they did not have to put those indoor dining rules in place to begin with.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Troy preschoolers help other kids by raising money for Make-A-Wish
Preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Troy are discovering how to help others at a young age by raising money for Make-A-Wish.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.