Vaccines

John Ball Zoo's popular penguins received their annual medical checkup, Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are figuring out their next move following an action by the House Republican majority to cut $645 million from the state budget, and more.

Physicians across the state signed a letter in support of a new bill package that would help protect vaccine access in the state and give parents information about vaccine rates in schools

The emergence of a new flu variant is of growing concern for medical experts, Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance, and more.

Research has shown fewer Michigan children are receiving vaccines in recent years.

A look at how federal cuts to SNAP are affecting H.O.P.E Gardens, Meijer is being sued by a Canadian retailer, the Michigan DHHS is urging families to get caught up on their vaccines, budget talks in Lansing remain stalled on K-12 funding, and more.

An auto manufacturing plant in Grand Haven is closing and laying off all 64 employees, Holland Hospital's Breastfeeding Connections group is aiming to help new others, some residents in Grand haven want the city to cull the deer in the area, and more.

They’re warning other people who may have been exposed to watch for symptoms

The Kent Area Narcotic Enforcement team seizes over $1 Million in drugs, Ottawa County Clerk's Office and communications Department win national award in elections, Grand Rapids may close or consolidate in person polling places, and more.

The Kent County Health Department has confirmed its first measles case since 2013 and its the second in the state this year

People are urged to vaccinate against measles as an outbreak in Texas continues and now includes the death of a child – the first such death in the U.S. in 10 years