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Report finds chlamydia, gonorrhea rates impact Black residents more than others in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Report finds chlamydia, gonorrhea rates impact Black residents more than others in Washtenaw CountyRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are down overall in Washtenaw County, but some groups are still disproportionately impacted, according to new data.
Data shows chlamydia and gonorrhea increasing among Washtenaw County teens
Read full article: Data shows chlamydia and gonorrhea increasing among Washtenaw County teensChlamydia and gonorrhea are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that spread through sexual contact without a condom, according to the CDC.
Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to know
Read full article: Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to knowIf a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.
Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office given grant for violence prevention program
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office given grant for violence prevention program“Domestic violence incidents, including homicides, continue to impact our local community on a daily basis,” said SafeHouse Executive Director Christine Watson.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan doctor talks top summer injuries, how to prevent them
Read full article: Children’s Hospital of Michigan doctor talks top summer injuries, how to prevent themIn 2023, summer hospital visits for kids increased by 14% from the previous year, with more than one million children going to emergency rooms in July and August alone.
Ann Arbor is officially one of the top ‘best cities’ in the United States
Read full article: Ann Arbor is officially one of the top ‘best cities’ in the United StatesAlthough it has slid in the rankings Ann Arbor’s eclectic personality, college town vibes, football weekends and year-round events have kept it on the list.
Goodbye, turkeys! How to keep those mean, wild birds off your lawn in Michigan
Read full article: Goodbye, turkeys! How to keep those mean, wild birds off your lawn in MichiganTurkeys, widely known as one of the meanest, most evil and strange birds on the planet, have been taking advantage of the quieter neighborhood streets around Michigan.
Washtenaw County Health Department: Overdose deaths increased 33% in three years
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department: Overdose deaths increased 33% in three yearsOfficials said 86% of opioid overdose deaths in 2022 involved fentanyl, 75% involved other substances and 63% involved stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine.
Washtenaw County Health Department issues advisory for Independence Lake Beach
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department issues advisory for Independence Lake BeachE.coli cause different intestinal and stomach issues ranging from stomach pain, and cramps to vomiting, fatigue and diarrhea, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after drug overdoses in Kalamazoo
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after drug overdoses in KalamazooMore than a dozen nonfatal drug overdoses and possibly six drug-associated deaths occurred within 24 hours of April 13, Kalamazoo officials shared.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office urges ‘extreme caution’, water safety after rainfall
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office urges ‘extreme caution’, water safety after rainfallMarine Safety Division officials note that recent rainfall has led to an increase in water flow resulting in violent rapids in some areas.
Ann Arbor’s Pioneer High School to host security training Tuesday
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Pioneer High School to host security training Tuesday"We want to make families and the community aware, in advance, that there will be a number of law enforcement vehicles in the parking lot at Pioneer tomorrow afternoon to ease any concerns and questions about what is occurring," officials said.
Ice fishing safety tips: How to tell if ice is safe, what to do if you fall into a frozen lake
Read full article: Ice fishing safety tips: How to tell if ice is safe, what to do if you fall into a frozen lakeThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some advice for anyone planning on heading out on frozen lakes for ice fishing this winter.
Here is why you should use a password manager for your internet accounts
Read full article: Here is why you should use a password manager for your internet accountsIf you use the same password for everything, from Netflix to your bank account, you are a prime target for hackers. That’s why password protection is so important for you and those around you.
Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn Joins Local 4 News
Read full article: Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn Joins Local 4 NewsFormer Police Officer Darnell Blackburn is joining WDIV-Local 4 as the station’s Crime and Safety Expert on all platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and on the station’s streaming channel Local 4+ -- it was announced today by station Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis.
Local mother shares story in hopes of preventing sleep-related infant deaths
Read full article: Local mother shares story in hopes of preventing sleep-related infant deathsThe CDC estimates that 3,500 babies in the U.S. are lost to sleep-related deaths every year and a local mother is sharing her story in hopes of preventing more tragedy.
Get a flu shot or COVID-19 booster on Sunday in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Get a flu shot or COVID-19 booster on Sunday in YpsilantiFrom 12:30-1:30 p.m., Packard Health and the Washtenaw County Health Department will be at 1405 Ecorse Road to help community members stay up-to-date on their vaccines.
Washtenaw County Health Department encourages COVID-19 boosters, flu shots for the fall
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department encourages COVID-19 boosters, flu shots for the fallWashtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.
University of Michigan named a national ‘Best of the Best’ LGBTQ-friendly campus
Read full article: University of Michigan named a national ‘Best of the Best’ LGBTQ-friendly campusU-M in Ann Arbor has been named one of the top 40 schools in the country for having an inclusive and safe LGBTQ-friendly campus.
CPSC warns: Stop using these carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon
Read full article: CPSC warns: Stop using these carbon monoxide detectors sold on AmazonThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers not to buy or to stop using a set of carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon.
University of Michigan experts share tips on how to mitigate COVID-19 spread in classrooms
Read full article: University of Michigan experts share tips on how to mitigate COVID-19 spread in classroomsTwo aerosol experts at U-M share what steps teachers can take to make their classroom safer for students and themselves.
Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in July
Read full article: Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in JulyThe clinics “are part of a continued effort by the Ann Arbor YMCA to support Washtenaw and Southern Livingston Counties through the Covid-19 pandemic,” YMCA officials said in a release.
Free home COVID-19 testing kits available for more Washtenaw County communities
Read full article: Free home COVID-19 testing kits available for more Washtenaw County communitiesCommunity members living in the 48197, 48198, 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, and 48109 zipcode areas can order testing kits once in July and August.
Michigan fireworks laws: What’s legal (and not), when you can set them off, how to stay safe
Read full article: Michigan fireworks laws: What’s legal (and not), when you can set them off, how to stay safeMichigan passed new fireworks laws a few years back -- so let’s just brush up on what you need to know from LARA:
Dangerous heat in SE Michigan: Forecast timeline, safety tips, cooling center info, more
Read full article: Dangerous heat in SE Michigan: Forecast timeline, safety tips, cooling center info, moreWe’re breaking down the heat timeline for Southeast Michigan, ways to keep yourself and your pets safe, what heat exhaustion symptoms look like and more.
New exhibit at University of Michigan’s Museum of Natural History explores pandemic impacts, disparities
Read full article: New exhibit at University of Michigan’s Museum of Natural History explores pandemic impacts, disparitiesA new exhibit at U-M's Museum of Natural History tells personal stories of Washtenaw County residents to demonstrate the disparities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Horrific tragedy’: Ann Arbor superintendent responds to Texas school shooting
Read full article: ‘Horrific tragedy’: Ann Arbor superintendent responds to Texas school shootingAAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift reacted to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 people, the majority of them children, dead.
Investigating student safety at MSU
Read full article: Investigating student safety at MSUQuestions still remain after the heartbreaking loss and shocking discovery of Brendan Santo’s body in the Red Cedar River in East Lansing. Local 4 Investigator Karen Drew has uncovered new details in the case, and traveled to Michigan State’s campus to get answers.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide drops mask requirement
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide drops mask requirementOn Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), dropped its mask requirement after the Transportation Security Administration announced it would stop enforcing a federal mask mandate.
Ann Arbor teens can train with firefighters, police officers during new summer camp
Read full article: Ann Arbor teens can train with firefighters, police officers during new summer campGirls around Tree Town can join the Ann Arbor Fire and Police departments this summer for the new Blaze & Blue summer camp.
Fitbit recalls 1M smartwatches in US for burn hazard
Read full article: Fitbit recalls 1M smartwatches in US for burn hazardFitbit is recalling one million smartwatches in the U.S., and more than 600,000 sold internationally because the battery can overheat, causing a burn, with dozens of burn injuries reported.
History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregation
Read full article: History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregationIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re learning about the Green Book and how it was used as a guide by Black people traveling in the U.S. before the Civil Rights Movement.
Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresser
Read full article: Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresserWhether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.
Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresser
Read full article: Mom works to prevent dangerous tip-overs in homes after daughter killed by fallen dresserWhether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.
‘Most fires are preventable’: Fire marshal explains common causes of house fires
Read full article: ‘Most fires are preventable’: Fire marshal explains common causes of house firesShawn Allen and most fire marshals across the country get upset when people are hurt or killed in house fires because they are preventable.
U-M: Guests age 12 and up must show proof of COVID vaccination, negative test to attend athletic events
Read full article: U-M: Guests age 12 and up must show proof of COVID vaccination, negative test to attend athletic eventsThe University of Michigan Athletic Department shares more details about its updated spectator policy as regional COVID cases surge.
Take a look at these New Year’s Eve safety tips from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Take a look at these New Year’s Eve safety tips from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s OfficeWith New Year’s Eve parties right around the corner, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has shared some tips on how to celebrate safely.
Ann Arbor Police Department to host nightly safety storytime for kids
Read full article: Ann Arbor Police Department to host nightly safety storytime for kidsAnn Arbor Police Department officers will go live on the department’s Facebook page at 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday this week to read stories to Tree Town’s youngest residents.
Protect your pets from these holiday hazards
Read full article: Protect your pets from these holiday hazardsThe holidays are an exciting time for families, including your pets! To make this time of year more enjoyable for everyone, you’ll want to keep your furry friends protected from some holiday hazards they could encounter.
How do schools make disciplinary decisions? When is it time to get police involved?
Read full article: How do schools make disciplinary decisions? When is it time to get police involved?Could this have been prevented? That’s the question on a lot of people’s minds. When do schools sound the alarm about students and why?
Ann Arbor Public Schools, police talk safety following Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools, police talk safety following Oxford High School shootingAnn Arbor's superintendent and local law enforcement officials discuss the Oxford High School shooting and local efforts to prevent similar scenarios.
Ann Arbor high schools addressing ‘concerning social media posts,’ allowing students to go home
Read full article: Ann Arbor high schools addressing ‘concerning social media posts,’ allowing students to go homeAAPS is allowing high school students to go home for the day after threatening posts emerged online.
Ready to cook your Thanksgiving meal safely? Here’s how to do it
Read full article: Ready to cook your Thanksgiving meal safely? Here’s how to do itThanksgiving is supposed to be filled with food, family and fun, so the last thing you’ll want to deal with is a fire because of something going wrong while you’re cooking a delicious meal.
St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practices
Read full article: St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practicesThe distinction from the independent national watchdog organization recognizes how hospitals prevent medical errors and harm to patients.
Toy safety: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid knock-off products, unfamiliar retailers
Read full article: Toy safety: Holiday shoppers urged to avoid knock-off products, unfamiliar retailersExperts are warning parents and families to be aware of where their kids’ toys are coming from this holiday season to help avoid any toy-related injuries.
Downtown Ann Arbor movie theaters to offer free films for veterans on Thursday
Read full article: Downtown Ann Arbor movie theaters to offer free films for veterans on ThursdayThe foundation operating the two historic theaters announced free admission for veterans and active duty military members in observation of Veteran’s Day.
Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday season
Read full article: Two festive performances coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium this holiday seasonFrom big band tunes to a beloved holiday favorite, Hill Auditorium will host two memorable shows during the holidays.