Great Lakes Wire

There were 312 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 19.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

64 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 22

There were 64 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 22, a 5.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

82 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 82 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 22, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Michigan: 37 Hispanic lives lost in week ending January 15

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending January 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Michigan deaths exceeded death expectancy during week ending Jan. 15

Michigan's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

452 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending January 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 452 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 22.

CDC estimates 411 people in 45-64 age group in Michigan died during week ending January 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 411 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 22.

Michigan Civil Rights Commission elects officers for 2022

By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission recently held its first business meeting of 2022 and elected officers for the year.

224 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Jan. 22

There were 224 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 14.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

18 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Jan. 22

There were 18 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 22, a 41.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

19 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 19 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Jan. 22, a 42.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 93 people in 25-44 age group in Michigan died during week ending January 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 93 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending January 22.

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 3

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S508 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 3.

Niles-Benton Harbor sees 18.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Niles-Benton Harbor metropolitan statistical area was 59,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

78 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending Jan. 22

There were 78 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Jan. 22, making up five percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 3

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on Feb. 3.

Muskegon sees 15.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Muskegon metropolitan statistical area was 58,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Saginaw sees 18.5% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Saginaw metropolitan statistical area was 80,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

419 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Jan. 15