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COVID Numbers For Wednesday

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Although the case rate continues to lead the nation, Michigan’s COVID-19 numbers have been improving over the past ten days. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says that may mean a lightening up of restrictions soon. “We are continuing to

Peters Previews Tonight’s Biden Address

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President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress tonight to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families, and education. U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan says he wants to hear about the investment

Senate Approves LaSata Nursing Home Bill

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Legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata designed to make nursing homes safer has been approved by the Michigan Senate. LaSata tells WSJM News Senate Bill 213 would allow the state’s Long Term Care Ombudsman to inspect a

One Hurt In Niles Shooting

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A 21-year-old man is recovering after a shooting in Niles on Tuesday. The Niles Police Department says officers were sent to the area of Chicago Road and Hillcrest Street around 1:15 p.m. They found the victim with

COVID Numbers For Tuesday

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While the number of cases of COVID-19 is dropping in Michigan, health officials are still concerned about people who are hospitalized. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel says there are still high in-patient

Michigan’s Real Estate Market Remains Hot

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The Michigan real estate market is red hot, with listed homes getting accepted offers within days and many times above asking price. Jeff Duneske, owner of Duneske Real Estate Advisors, told Michigan News Network prospective buyers sometimes