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There were 33 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week July 23

Michigan's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

336 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending July 23

There were 336 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 23.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

CDC predicts 302 people in 45-64 age group in Michigan died during week ending July 23

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 302 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 23.

22 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

There were 22 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 18.5% decrease from the previous week.

44 Hispanic people in Michigan passed away in week ending August 6

There were 44 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending August 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

67 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending July 23

There were 67 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Aug. 6: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S4204 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 6.

Week of July 23: 60 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 60 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 23.

Whitmer on 1931 abortion law: I will fight 'like hell to keep abortion safe and legal’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is following through on her promise to fight for reproductive freedom.

80 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending July 23

There were 80 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Voters Approve Funding For Parks, Trails And Recreational Improvements

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2022

City of Kentwood voters Tuesday approved a permanent dedicated millage that will provide funding to improve the City’s parks, trails and recreational facilities and programming.

49 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2022

There were 49 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

75 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2022

There were 75 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Whitmer calls CHIPS and Science Act a 'historic win'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2022

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisles have signed off on the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill meant to address the supply chain shortage that has severely bogged down manufacturing.

22 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending July 23

There were 22 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

45 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 30, 2022

There were 45 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 21.6% increase over the previous week.

21 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending July 23

There were 21 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

KHS Fall Athletics

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2022

FROM THE DESK OF MR. HARTMAN

Week ending July 16 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in Michigan