ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA — Three Alpena Public Schools parents on Monday called for the APS Board of Education to end mask mandates in the district. Parent Michelle Smith told the board she started a petition to unmask students and had gathered 990 signatures as of Monday. “A lot of parents are very ...

ALPENA -- Since public health officials reported the first Northeast Michigan infection on April 6, 2020, The News has kept tabs on the virus’ spread in the region. Hover over the interactive graphics below to see the data. If you’re viewing on a mobile device, turn your device ...

ALPENA — School-aged children experience anxiety because of the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of consistency in everyday routines, local school and mental health professionals said. A little over a year ago, the coronavirus pandemic interrupted people’s day-to-day ...

ALPENA — Michiganders who are fully vaccinated can go without a mask indoors as of 9 a.m. today, but residents who are not vaccinated or have not completed their vaccinations, must continue to wear masks inside. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday announced the state updated its Gatherings and ...