Karie Herringa
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Traverse City, MI, United States
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Number of People Applying for Unemployment Aid Jumps to Highest Point Since Sept.
The number of people applying for unemployment help last week jumped to its highest point since September. 853,000 made jobless claims. That number was 716,000 the week before. It’s a sign that companies are cutting more jobs as new cases skyrocket. Before the pandemic, weekly jobless claims were usually around 225,000. !function(){“use… → Read More
Antrim County Jail Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee at the Antrim County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19. The sheriff’s office says an employee started showing symptoms on Sunday. A jail nurse administered a test, and results returned on Tuesday were positive. The sheriff’s office says the jail and other facilities have been deep cleaned and disinfected. They are also monitoring employees and inmates for symptoms,... → Read More
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine: How it Works
How does Pfizer’s genetic vaccine work against COVID-19? Check out the video below to find out. Pfizer says its vaccine has shown to be 90% effective in clinical trials and could soon be approved. The clinical trial looked at the first 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the more than 43,000 volunteers who got either two doses of the vaccine... → Read More
FDA Approves Remdesivir for Treating COVID-19
FDA Approves Remdesivir for Treating COVID-19 The US Food and Drug Administration just approved the first drug for treating COVID-19. Thursday, the FDA approved remdesivir for treating the novel coronavirus. Remdesivir, sold under the brand new Veklury, has been used under emergency use authorization, but is now the first FDA approved drug from treating COVID-19. → Read More
Congressman Bill Huizenga Tests Positive for COVID-19
Congressman Bill Huizenga says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Huizenga announced the positive result on Twitter Wednesday afternoon. In the tweet, Rep. Huizenga said he was supposed to appear with Vice President Mike Pence at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids Tuesday afternoon, but prior to the rally, he took a rapid test that came back positive for COVID-19.... → Read More
LMAS District Health Department Identifies High Risk COVID-19 Exposure Site
The LMAS District Health Department identified a high risk COVID-19 public exposure site. The health department says an infected individual attended a men’s retreat at the United Methodist Church in Pickford on Oct. 1-4 and had close contact with many who were there. The health department says the church rented out the space to the retreat organizers. LMAS Health Department... → Read More
UPDATE: Missing 80-Year-Old With Alzheimer's Found Safe in Newaygo Co.
Updated on September 23, 6:07 p.m. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office says the man has been found. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a missing 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s. Adolph Strutzel Jr. was last seen going for a walk near his home on S. Baldwin Ave. near W 72nd St. Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. Strutzel was last... → Read More
Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts 1 Officer in the Deadly Shooting of Breonna Taylor
One officer has been indicted on criminal charges six months after the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor. The Jefferson County grand jury presented its report on the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor Wednesday afternoon. The grand jury issued ‘wanton endangerment’ charges against Detective Brett Hankison in death of Breonna Taylor. Six Louisville police officers were being investigated in the… → Read More
Ginsburg's Body to Lie in Repose at Supreme Court
The body of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court this week. The Supreme Court says arrangements have been made to allow for public viewing despite the coronavirus pandemic. Wednesday and Thursday, Ginsburg’s casket will be on public view under the portico at the top of the court’s iconic steps in front of the building.... → Read More
Possible COVID-19 Public Exposure Sites Identified on Mackinac Island
The LMAS District Health Department has identified several possible COVID-19 exposure sites on Mackinac Island. If you were at any of these locations at the times listed, you’re asked to monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the date of exposure. Shepler’s Ferry Sept. 11 – Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 – Mackinac... → Read More
Organizers Cancel 2020 Bell’s Brewery Iceman Cometh Challenge
Organizers have canceled the 2020 Bell’s Brewery Iceman Cometh Challenge. They say crews spent hours making plans to implement precautions for the health and safety of participants, but could not secure the needed permitting for the 31st edition of the Iceman Cometh Challenge. Organizers ask that you defer registration to 2021 or donate the fee to the Iceman Cometh Challenge... → Read More
Petoskey High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
A student at Petoskey High School and a member of the football team has tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter sent to families and staff, the school’s superintendent says those who were directly involved with the student will receive additional communication from school staff or the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. The superintendent says the school district will cooperate... → Read More
District Health Department No. 2 Identifies 3 Possible COVID-19 Exposure Sites
District Health Department No. 2 (DHD2) announced new possible COVID-19 exposure sites. DHD2 identified the following locations as possible exposure sites: G’s Pizzeria & Deli, 200 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI: July 31, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mr. Jack’s Sports Bar & Grill, 105 W Westover St, East Tawas, MI: August 1, 2020 from 1:00 p.m.... → Read More
Big Rapids Man Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Woman
A man is behind bars, accused of holding a woman against her will and sexually assaulting her in Mecosta County. Michigan State Police troopers from the Mount Pleasant Post say their investigation on July 23 after receiving a report of an adult woman being sexually assault. Troopers say the woman was held against her will and sexually assault at two... → Read More
Health Department Announces First Death Due to COVID-19 in Presque Isle County
District Health Department #4 (DHD4) says Presque Isle County has experienced its first death due to COVID-19. DHD4 announced the death Monday afternoon. They say the individual was an adult male. “We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends who have lost their loved one,” said Denise Bryan, Health Officer at DHD4. “This is a tragic... → Read More
Possible COVID-19 Exposure Sites Identified in Cheboygan, Alpena
District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) has identified two more possible COVID-19 exposure sites. People who were present at the following locations during the listed time have the potential for exposure: Pub 27 in Cheboygan on July 11 from 9-11:30 p.m. Mangoes in Alpena on July 19 from 1-2 p.m. DHD4 says individuals should monitor for symptoms for 14 days... → Read More
Grand Traverse Health Department Identifies 4 Possible COVID-19 Exposure Sites
The Grand Traverse County Health Department has identified four new possible COVID-19 exposure sites. Individuals who were at any of the locations below during the listed day and times are asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days from their exposure date: The Little Fleet – 7/10 and 7/11 Exact times unknown Low Bar – 7/10 5-8 p.m. The... → Read More
Potential COVID-19 Exposure Sites Identified in Emmet, Charlevoix Counties
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is reporting more potential COVID-19 exposure sites. The health department says if you were at any of these restaurants in Emmet or Charlevoix counties on the dates and time listed, you could have been exposed to COVID-19 and should self-monitor for symptoms. Pierson’s Grille & Spirits, Harbor Springs on July 12 from 6:30 –... → Read More
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Grand Traverse Resort and Spa employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa says the employee works at the Lobby Bar. The employee received the positive test result July 13. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa says the employee worked on July 2 from 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at the Lobby Bar, on July 3 from 2:30... → Read More
New Possible COVID-19 Exposure Sites Identified in Traverse City, Bellaire
More possible COVID-19 exposure sites have been identified in northern Michigan. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan says an out of state visitor who tested positive for COVID-19 flew into and out of Cherry Capital Airport on June 30 and July 5. Passengers on United Air Flight 3470 from Chicago, Illinois to Traverse City, Michigan and Flight 3478 from Traverse... → Read More