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Red Cross: Severe Blood Shortage In Michigan

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There is a severe blood shortage nationwide and here in Michigan. That’s what the American Red Cross is experiencing, according to spokesman Todd Kuhlman. “That’s due to the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries

New Tuesday COVID-19 Cases Under 200

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The number of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan for Tuesday remains under 200 at 182. The Department of Health and Human Services says there has been a pandemic total of 892,651 cases. There were 26 deaths with

Children Found Inside Car Stolen Earlier

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From the Associated Press — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says two children inside a car when it was stolen near Western Michigan University over the weekend have been found unharmed. MLIVE reported Sunday that officers

Governor Announces $1.4 Billion Childcare Proposal

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a proposal to spend $1.4 billion in federal dollars on child care in Michigan. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced her proposal to invest $1.4 billion in federal child care funding to expand access

Bridge Academy Holds Graduation

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A graduation ceremony was held Thursday for 15 graduates from the Bridge Academy youth and adult education programs of Michigan Works. Bridge Academy Director Allie Knapp tells WSJM News  these graduates all overcame barriers to graduating high