Stories tagged: "coronavirus recovery"

Economy Two MDOT employees survey the damage on one of two North M-30 bridges on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Edenville Township north of Midland. After two days of heavy rain, the Edenville Dam failed and flood waters rushed south, ravaging the landscapre in its path. (Jake May/The Flint Journal, MLive.com via AP)
Economy 7 Projects to Get Excited About in Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget for Michigan

The budget proposal comes on the wings of a large surplus. With that money, bold new programs could bring teachers to Michigan and prevent floods.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 9, 2022 5:55 pm EST
Coronavirus Maureen Pickelman on an arctic vacation. Photo courtesy Kathy Rank.
Coronavirus After Barely Surviving Coronavirus, We Caught Up With This Newly Vaccinated Michigander

Retired teacher Maureen Pickelman spent half a year recovering from the coronavirus. Here's how her friends and faith saw her through.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 25, 2021 2:34 pm EST
Coronavirus Khodr Farhat in 2017 reunited with his sisters after over eight years apart.
Coronavirus ‘The Best Gift You Can Give’: Michigan Family in Recovery Shares Insights on Stopping the Coronavirus Spread

With 10,000 Michiganders dead from the coronavirus, this family of survivors can think of no better holiday gift than safety.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel December 8, 2020 3:33 pm EST
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Coronavirus 100K Michiganders Have Survived COVID-19. It Has Changed Their Lives Forever.

Just because the state calls them recovered doesn't mean they're better. Here's how one Michigander still endures what she calls "the most expensive disease."

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 12, 2020 11:53 am EDT
Coronavirus Maureen Pickelman on an arctic vacation. Photo courtesy Kathy Rank.
Coronavirus Michigan at 100,000: She Was One Of The COVID Cases. This Is How She Survived.

At nearly 75, former teacher Maureen Pickelman survived the coronavirus. Hers is one of 100,000 stories of Michiganders battling the pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 28, 2020 3:24 pm EDT

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
Michigan is filled with dog-friendly beaches. Family & Pets 21 Dog-Friendly Michigan Beaches That’ll Give Your Pooch the Zoomies
This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
Photo by Isaac Constans Michigan Life Put These 13 Mackinac Island Activities on Your Bucket List
Coronavirus In this graph, you can see how Michigan's COVID-19 spikes correlate to milestone events in reopening. (Graphic by Desiree Tapia)
Coronavirus Michigan Faces Rising Infection Rates on 4-Month Anniversary of Pandemic

Policy and preparation: What Michigan learned in time to manage a second COVID-19 spike stemming from open bars to boat parties

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 10, 2020 2:50 pm EDT
Education Photo via Rep. Ryan Berman
Education Michigan Republicans Want to Cut School Budgets Instead of Taking Federal COVID Aid

Rep. Ryan Berman (R-Commerce Twp.) insists schools will be fully funded even without federal aid, but his Republican colleagues warn cuts to K-12 might run deep.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 18, 2020 10:47 am EDT