COVID

Other states have issued orders authorizing the shots for virtually anyone who wants them, or requiring state insurers to cover the vaccine. Michigan's approach is "more measured," officials say.

There's been a lot of confusion around new federal guidance on COVID vaccines. We broke down what you need to know about the availability of the shot this fall. Also, the debate over allowing off-road vehicles into wilderness areas. And we check in with some of the roller derby teams converging in Lansing this weekend for Skate Wars.

If you're under 65 and healthy, you're going to have to attest to having an underlying medical condition (like pregnancy, obesity, or a mental health condition) that would qualify you as "high risk."

The Michigan Court of Appeals says hospitals cannot claim sweeping immunity from negligence lawsuits for damages that occurred during the early days of the COVID crisis.

What to know about COVID vaccines, especially if you’re pregnant or have small infants in your life. Also, Eastern Michigan becomes the latest to cut ties with some foreign universities. Then, the Third Place music festival returns to Washtenaw County. Plus, new views on your favorite fresh water: cartographer Alex Hill’s book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps."

Michigan Public's health reporter Kate Wells explains what the federal cuts to funds allocated in response to COVID-19 mean for Michigan.

First, the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture halting food deliveries to Michigan food banks. Then, the potentially negative impact of media messaging around loneliness. Plus, how COVID-19 changed grief and loss of family.

Michigan saw 40,170 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 between the start of the pandemic and March 2024. Survivors processed the climbing death toll without the closure of memorial services, socially distanced from loved ones. Five years later, the invisible grief continues to bite.

First, Michigan municipalities struggle to recruit election clerks. Then, we share some guidance from The Best Advice Show before our Revival special on COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

We delve into the uncertainty that fueled the formulation of conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of misinformation.