LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 8-14 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), is encouraging residents to prepare for winter weather and potential hazards associated with snow, ice and ...
Emily Marie Barch and Trevor Owen McConnell were united in marriage during a private ceremony on October 17, 2026 at 145 Water Street in Alpena, Michigan. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville, OH. The bride is the daughter of Louis Barch of Traverse ...
Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing a list of best practices to help ...
LANSING — On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2026-4, strengthening protections for reproductive health data and ensuring privacy for Michigan patients and providers. This executive directive builds on the Governor’s critical work to expand access to ...
LANSING – A new drug to treat pancreatic cancer was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August, giving hope for combatting a disease with few treatment options and a high death rate. The Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, known generically as daraxonrasib, for patients with pancreatic cancer after positive results from large-scale clinical trials, including a trial at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. “This drug will transform how we treat pancreatic cancer – giving people the opportunity for more time with loved ones, the possibility of a ...
