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That includes boarding up and securing the state’s capitol ahead of a demonstration scheduled to take place in Lansing this Sunday. The riot and invasion in Washington DC at the Nation’s Capitol a frightening reminder of the dangerous turn an event this can take.

Michigan recently moved into phase 1B which includes essential workers like police, firefighters and teachers. It also opens up appointments for people 65 and older. Some counties like Saginaw and Bay-- have started vaccinating at this level, while others are waiting for the vaccine supply to be increased.

But Thursday-- Former Governor Rick Snyder was charged for his role in something that has forever changed the Vehicle City.

Governor Whitmer--- acknowledging the economic hardship restaurant owners and their staff have faced ---due to the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions that have included the temporary elimination of in-person dining at places like Cork located in downtown Flint.

It’s a tentative date for Michigan restaurants and bars to reopen for in-person dining.

But there is some good news for small business owners like Poulos. as they wait for the state to make a decision on whether they reopen for in person dining .The U.S. Small Business Administration is restarting the Paycheck Protection Program this week for those that are eligible.

Tuesday, Gilchrist hosted a panel of healthcare professionals to talk about how the release of the COVID-19 vaccine could help in that fight against the virus in communities of color.

Starting Monday,, those 65 and older are next in line to be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s why the Saginaw County Health Department is asking people to reserve a dose--when it becomes available.

Monday, members of the House introduced an article of impeachment against the President for the role they believed he played in inciting the attack that left 5 people dead.

Michigan State Police were there to execute a search warrant of the home just before 6:30 this morning.

The invasion of our nation’s Capital by rioters Wednesday was just the latest in what’s been a year of unrest and uncertainty across the country. All of it taking place during a deadly pandemic... leaving many struggling mentally to be okay.

The ticket vending company they used for the annual fundraiser, Brown Paper Tickets, failed to deposit the money into their account.

bipartisan bill that would have expunged the record for a first-time drunken driving offender falters after Governor Gretchen Whitmer chose not to sign it, without a giving a reason why. The measure did have broad, bipartisan support in Michigan’s Legislature.

Michigan Lawmakers weigh in on upcoming presidential election certification vote.

The effort to register Bay County residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine-- kept health department employees busy last week. “There is such a demand for the vaccine, people want to be done with this and I understand that. But we had people calling over and over and saying hey, I want to register for the vaccine and ended up crashing the county phone system,” Strasz said.

By the end of today, Haugh says they expect 11-thousand front line workers in the McLaren Healthcare system to have received the first dose of a COVID vaccine and will soon start to receive the second dose.

59-year old father killed in home invasion in Huron County

Saginaw City Councilman Reggie Williams-- sparking a dialogue through a recent Facebook post. By calling out local activists for what he believes has been silence on the uptick in gun violence not related to police involved shootings that occurred in the city this year.

26 homicides---the most since 2013 when Saginaw saw 29 homicides in the city. And nearly triple the number from last year when the city had 9.

Kira Aiken has seen her hours greatly reduced and job changed to that of a takeout server like thousands of others in restaurant industry.

Restaurant workers from Midland, Bay City Mt Pleasant and Saginaw were invited to a drive thru food giveaway in Midland hosted by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation and the Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund-- with food donated by Sysco of Michigan.

Midland County road crews hit the roads at 5:30 a.m. to pretreat surfaces and take of any trouble spots ahead of winter weather moving into the area.

A daunting task for healthcare workers-- vaccinating themselves and the general public against the coronavirus. Midland County began that process this week, when the health department received 400 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

It’s why the Bay County Health Department has created an online registry to help get Bay County residents vaccinated against COVID-19 as quickly as possible.

Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc Township takes a wait and see approach on whether to stay open without concessions and bar.

{Kuh- LOW-jay} faces two felony charges for misconduct while in office. Special Prosecutor, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced those charges during a press conference Thursday.

Wednesday morning-- the COVID-19 vaccine to help in the fight against the coronavirus arrived in Mid Michigan.

AJ Schafer is a nurse in the ICU at Mid-Michigan Health in Midland. She will now also be known as the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Mid Michigan.

A 3 year old dog was found with stab wounds on the side of Bangor road last Friday by a friend of one of the fosters at the Humane Society of Bay County.

In fact, for three weeks straight--- the Saginaw Hospital led the state in treating the most COVID-19 patients of any hospital in the state.

Michigan electoral delegates cast their votes for Joe Biden to become our next President and Kamala Harris as Vice President.

Operation Christmas Blessings is a one day event hosted by The United Way of Midland and Bottomless Toy Chest.

When police arrived-- they found 29 year old Fatima Williams inside a vehicle parked in the driveway of her home.

McLaren Hospital in Flint has crossed over a major hurdle in the effort in the fight to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Six school districts in Genesee County are preparing to help in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination in the coming months.

Karen was then directed to contact her “son’s” court appointed lawyer to pay his bond to get him released from jail. The lawyer sent to her a gas station in Buena Vista Township to wire the money.- a total of $20-thousand dollars.

Beginning with students who start at MSU in fall 2021, the on-campus living requirement will be extended to include a second year, reinstating the two-year live-on requirement that MSU had waived since the 1980s.

More help is on the way. The state announced the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative---that will provide 10 million in grants to assist eligible small businesses directly impacted by COVID-19.

Health officials like Bay County Health Officer Joel Strasz believe another surge of positive cases of coronavirus are on the horizon-- after millions of people decided to forgo the warning and travel to see family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Two weeks ago, the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association filed a lawsuit against Michigan Department of Health and Human Services over the 3-week pause that went into effect a few weeks ago that once halted in-person dining at Michigan restaurants.

Two companies have asked for emergency FDA approval to start using the vaccine. And McLaren Bay Region is preparing to distribute it - as soon as its shipped.

Despite those extra safety efforts by airports and airlines, MBS airport manager James Canders says travel has been down 60 percent from this time last year.

Saginaw leaders -- now looking for a way to address this surge in violence.

His death marks the 22nd homicide in Saginaw this year.. The most the city has seen since 2013-- when Saginaw reported 29 homicides. in 2019-- there were just 9.

Hospital emergency rooms across the state and country are once again slammed with coronavirus patients---- but they’re also busy treating non COVID patients. A big change from 8 months ago.

It's been 6 months since an historic flood swept through parts of Mid Michigan-- following the failure of the Edenville and Sanford dams .Causing millions of dollars in damage in Midland and Gladwin counties.

Those filing for unemployment is expected to increase, after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an order, shutting down some businesses for the next three weeks.

Bay City reported no homicides for the first 6 months of 2020, that’s according to the latest crime statistics released by the FBI.

Following the governor’s announcement-- Attorney General Dana Nessel urged law enforcement agencies to help enforce the order.

A nearly 50 year long manhunt for a convicted murderer comes to an end right here in Mid Michigan