Bird flu confirmed in Michigan cattle, poultry
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in a mid-Michigan dairy herd. Nora Wineland, Michigan's state veterinarian,...
Detroit Evening Report: State grants aim to improve access to substance use treatment services
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding transportation services for people accessing substance use disorder treatment...
Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...
Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher
A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Piston partnering with Detroit Public Schools to support local Health Hubs
Detroit Public Schools announced Thursday it will partner with Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham and GE Appliances to help fund its...
Michigan reports state’s first pediatric flu-related death of season
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) last week confirmed the state's first influenza-linked pediatric death for the...
Detroit Evening Report: Health officials urge Michigan residents to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak
The city of Detroit and state health officials are warning residents to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against the measles...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan investing $10M to address overdose deaths, racial disparities
Michigan will spend $10 million this year to address overdose deaths and racial disparities in overdose treatments. Subscribe to the...
Dearborn launches city-wide air quality monitoring program
Dearborn officials announced the launch of a city-wide air quality monitoring program this week. In partnership with Michigan-based startup JustAir,...
Created Equal: Flint’s Rx Kids program aims to abolish childhood poverty
A new first-of-its-kind pilot program is underway in Flint to provide guaranteed income for new mothers and babies, with the...
PFAS cleanup, regulation a sticking point for many Michigan voters
The presence of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," has become an everyday reality for many Michiganders. The state of...
Detroit Evening Report: EGLE rolls out new program to ensure safe drinking water in schools
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced this week that it will soon roll out a...