1/12/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan’s flu activity hit “very high” levels, mirroring a national surge with “record-setting” hospital volumes. Michigan’s flu-like visits at 11.3% exceeded the national average at 8.2%. Hospitalizations are rising nationwide, driven by Influenza A (H3N2), especially among seniors and young children. Nationally, estimates project at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths, including nine children, though Michigan has reported no pediatric flu deaths. COVID-19 and RSV also showed small increases. Doctors emphasize vaccination, hand hygiene, covering coughs, and staying home when sick. As of the end of December, only 24% of Michiganders had the flu shot and 8.3% had the latest COVID-19 booster.

1/12/2026

MICHIGAN - The Michigan DNR has wrapped up its fall fish stocking efforts across the state. Crews stocked seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state, a total of nearly 650,000 fish, weighing in at a total of 8.6 tons.  The fishing industry generates $3.9 billion for the state each year.

1/12/2026

LANSING - President Donald Trump will be visiting Michigan tomorrow.  Trump will be in Detroit to speak with the Detroit Economic Club.  This will be Trump’s third time addressing the members of the Detroit Economic Club and his first since October of 2024. This upcoming speech coincides with the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.