WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday as the White House looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home. Starting on Jan. 19, the website COVIDTests.gov will provide tests at no cost, including no..
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new high
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan hospitals reported a record number of COVID-19 patients Monday, surpassing the peak from nearly a month ago before the state’s daily already-high infection counts surged to new heights due to the more contagious omicron variant. Roughly 4,900 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of the virus, including 4,580..
Parents of Oxford High School Suspect Lose Bid to Reduce Bail
DETROIT (AP) — A teenager charged with killing four students at their Michigan high school waived a key hearing Friday, moving his case straight to a trial court, while a judge rejected a request by his parents to reduce their $500,000 bail and get them out of jail. Prosecutors vigorously opposed a lower bond for James and..
COVID-19 Variant a ‘Juggernaut;’ Federal Team Stays at Beaumont
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A medical team from the U.S. Defense Department is extending its stay at Beaumont Health in southeast Michigan, which has been overwhelmed with patients sick with COVID-19, especially people who are not vaccinated. Beaumont, Michigan’s largest care provider, had more than 750 COVID-19 patients at eight hospitals Thursday, with 65% unvaccinated, a..
Michigan Teen Charged in Oxford High School Shooting
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was charged with murder and terrorism for a shooting that killed four fellow students and injured more at a Michigan high school, authorities said Wednesday as they revealed additional details, including a meeting between troubled officials and his parents just a few hours before the bloodshed. No motive was offered..
Supreme Court Set to Take Up All-Or-Nothing Abortion Fight
Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the constitutional right to an abortion or wipe it away altogether. The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is facing its most serious challenge in 30 years in front of a court with a..
Sheriff: Dad of Oxford High School Shooting Suspect Bought Gun
Update 12:58 p.m. Wednesday: This story has been updated to say a fourth student has died from the shooting. OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital, authorities..
Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 8 at Oxford High School
This is a developing story. Tune in to WDET 101.9 FM and come back to WDET.org for updates. OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say three students were killed and eight people were wounded in an attack Tuesday at Oxford High School. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that two of..
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach Record High in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s number of hospitalized adults with confirmed COVID-19 cases reached a new pandemic high Monday, nearing 4,200 as the state continued to confront surging infections. The total of 4,185 cases surpassed the previous record of 4,158, which was set seven months ago when fewer residents were vaccinated. More than one-fifth of..
Kyle Rittenhouse Cleared of All Charges in Kenosha Shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice. Rittenhouse, 18, cried and hugged one of his attorneys upon hearing the verdict. He had been charged with homicide, attempted homicide..