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85% of the state's ICU beds and 85% of all inpatient beds are full, according to the latest state data. Spectrum Health in West Michigan has hit a system-level record high for patients, forcing them to turn away more transfer patients from smaller or more rural hospitals. "It's heartbreaking," the system's president said.
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The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency used the wrong criteria in approving federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. That and other problems force families to pay or appeal the decisions. -
Michigan Radio is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamie Simmons as the station's first Community Engagement Reporter.
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A shortage of semi-conductor chips has slowed automotive and other manufacturing this year.
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Coming soon to a snowy road near you...”Mr. Ice Guy” and “Control Salt Delete.”
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It can be a panic-inducing moment when you're asked to say out loud a word that you have primarily or perhaps only encountered in writing—and you’re not sure how to say it.
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The Right Place, Inc. is expanding regional partnerships in eight West Michigan counties to increase economic development.
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With flurries swirling throughout Saturday’s matchup, U of M leaned on a strong running attack to defeat the Buckeyes 42 to 27.
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A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a variant of concern. The potential risks of omicron are not yet known.
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Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon previews the annual rivalry football game between Michigan and Ohio State and looks at what's next for Michigan State after a blowout loss to the Buckeyes.
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Yes, there is boatloads of federal money that supposedly will cover all COVID-related costs, but it won't. You know it, I know it. That's just how messed up and needlessly expensive our health care system is.
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Tucker’s contract includes non-performance related compensation of $9.5 million per year.
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A state partnership is responsible for over 5,000 parolees receiving their driver’s license or state IDs. That's according to the Michigan Department of State.
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The federal government has agreed to a request by the Whitmer administration to provide teams that include doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists for a COVID-19 surge almost entirely affecting the unvaccinated.
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Discover new music from Michigan with hosts Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach.
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A locally-owned cannabis shop in Grand Rapids is giving out free turkeys this Thanksgiving eve.
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A newly formed group to reduce the amount of lead in drinking water held its first meeting today on Tuesday. The seven-member “Corrosion Control Advisory Panel” is part of a broader effort by the state to address aging lead service lines.
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