Sophia Kalakailo

At a media briefing on Monday hosted by the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, Michigan physicians said there has been a drop in immunization rates for diseases such as polio and measles since the COVID-19 pandemic began, particularly among children.

A settlement for a class action lawsuit between the University of Michigan and a student was approved by a federal judge Wednesday. The university said the core of the settlement is establishing a team to address and prevent sexual misconduct.

A change in how election results are transmitted from local level to the county level delayed unofficial results in Michigan's primary Tuesday. At least 70 counties are no longer using modems to transmit results electronically, according to the Michigan Department of State.

There are 62 confirmed cases of monkeypox statewide as of Wednesday. State health officials expect cases to rise.

A decrease in child poverty over the last two years is likely due to a number of COVID-era policies, the most recent annual report from the Michigan League for Public Policy has found.

The U.S. House has passed a bill that would expand health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances in pits used for burning trash. Democratic U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin introduced the bill along with Republican Representative Peter Meijer. Both are from Michigan.

Ann Arbor police chief Michael Cox is stepping down from his position to become the Boston police commissioner.

This comes after the Michigan Supreme Court mandated that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation disclose the amount.

The Native American Heritage Fund is giving four Michigan school districts money to change racist mascots.

The Michigan Department of Transportation said most work operations and lane closures are being suspended for the holiday weekend. The work suspensions begin Friday at 3 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday.