Yes, you've seen more mosquitoes. And yes, some of them carry diseases. MDHHS researchers are looking at the prevalence of those diseases in the bumper crop of these pests.

It’s back to school season, and in this era of COVID-19 with the debate over mask mandates, what this looks like depends a lot on where you live. Today, we hear stories of two Michigan families: One family has an unvaccinated seven year old in a school district that is not requiring masks, and the other has a teenager who is vaccinated in a district with a mask mandate.

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The state legislature takes up a ban on mask mandates in schools. Also, how the COVID era has changed the way we think about and use social spaces. And, we all felt the impact of more mosquitos this year, but does that translate to more mosquito-borne diseases?

Both universities say they will stop notifying faculty, students of "informal contacts" in classrooms, buildings.

Gymnasts, the FBI director, and the DOJ inspector general testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

State Representative Steve Marino has been removed from his committee assignments. That’s as the Michigan State Police investigates threats he allegedly made against another lawmaker, Representative Mari Manoogian.

Facing "extreme" patient loads, staffing shortages, and rising COVID cases, Beaumont Health asked patients to go to urgent cares instead if they can.

Surrounded by angry protesters on Belle Isle, former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his run for Michigan governor as a Republican. Today, what the chaotic start of his campaign means for the Governor's race in Michigan.

Since 2008, Michigan has required proof of permanent legal residency. House Bills 4835 and 4836 would restore the ability for undocumented individuals to apply for a driver’s license or state identification.