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150 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers from Sparta-based unit to deploy to Eastern Europe

April 21, 2021 4:57 PM Mike Tighe Posted: April 21, 2021 4:57 PM Updated: April 21, 2021 4:58 PM SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) — About 150 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers from the Sparta-based 107th Maintenance Company will deploy to Eastern Europe this …

DBusiness Daily Update: 84% of Small Business Owners Expect to Exhaust PPP by June, Michigan iGaming Explodes During ...

Courtesy of Bridge, as of April 20Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies, including updates about the COVID-19 pandemic. To share a business or nonprofit story, please  …

Michigan was warned about the British COVID-19 variant, but many ignored it

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, and Mohar Chatterjee, Derek Kravitz and Bianca Fortis, Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism, Columbia Journalism School DETROIT – Local health departments across Michigan started sounding the alarm months ago. A …

Michigan's rural water systems confront generations of inadequate investment

Building, maintaining, and operating a water and sewer system is generally the most expensive item on a small town’s budget. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Water and Waste Disposal Program is a lifeline for rural communities, providing Michigan towns …

Several N.E. Wisconsin counties under 'Very High Fire Danger,' DNR cautions residents

(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Sunday that fire danger is very high across the state and residents should remain vigilant and avoid burning. Due to Sunday’s forecast calling for elevated fire weather, including …

Hardin County Community Foundation Awards Nearly $193,000 in Grant Money

The Hardin County Community Foundation awarded numerous grants on Tuesday. A total of just under $193,000 was awarded to non-profit groups and other projects around the county in 2021. Because of the pandemic, trustees decided not to hold a grant award …

Forest fire burns structures, acres in Northern Wisconsin

WEBSTER, WI-- Clean-up is underway in Burnett County after a forest fire scored through 40 acres of land and three buildings. The fire broke out Sunday between Siren Wisconsin and Yellow Lake in Burnett County. A lack of moisture, warmer temperatures, and …

Forest fire closes State Road 243 from I-70 to Lieber State Recreation Area

CLOVERDALE, Ind. (WISH) — State Road 234 just south I-70 in Putnam County has been closed for a mile-wide fire in a state forest, authorities said Monday afternoon. By 7:20 p.m., the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department said on Facebook that the fire was …

Wisconsin wildfires creates state of emergency

Wisconsin poised for devastating wildfire season as hundreds of blazes rage

Wisconsin is on track to see its worst fire season in more than five years, officials say, after hundreds of unseasonal blazes prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency. In just the first four months of the year, Wisconsin has lost nearly as …

Michigan’s Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what’s to come for the US, expert says

As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven’t yet gotten a shot. Some experts worry this might only be the start of what’s to come in the next weeks. Michigan is …

Indiana Dunes National Park wildfire burns more than 300 acres

Michigan's Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what's to come for the US, expert says

Michigan is now reporting thousands of new Covid-19 cases daily, when just weeks ago, state data showed the daily reported case count was as low as 563 cases. In one part of the state, emergency room physician Dr. Rob Davidson told CNN hospitalizations …

Trails reopened after fire at Indiana Dunes National Park

GARY, Ind. (AP) — Trails have reopened following a wildfire at Indiana Dunes National Park earlier in the month. Fire crews and park staff have ensured all trails in visitor areas impacted by the fire are safe from any dangerous trees and other hazards, …

Experts say mistrust of authority and misinformation is fueling COVID-19 in Michigan

Last week, while addressing Michigan's dubious distinction as becoming, once again, one of the nation's top COVID-19 hotspots, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she would not impose additional restrictions, instead calling on people to " …

Michigan Man Who Claimed To Have Bomb Outside Of Ohio Nuclear Plant Arrested

NORTH PERRY, Ohio (AP) — A Michigan man who drove to a nuclear power plant outside Cleveland and claimed he had a bomb has been arrested. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement released Thursday that a 33-year-old man from Adrian, Michigan, …

Ohio Officer Who Stuffed Snow In Man’s Mouth During Arrest Resigns

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio police officer who stuffed snow into the mouth of a man being arrested for domestic violence has resigned, interim Akron Police Chief Mike Caprez said during a Thursday news conference. The officer, John Turnure, submitted his …

Eastern Michigan rape suspect: Title IX director said assault didn't sound like him

Editor’s note: This story includes disturbing descriptions of sexual assault. A Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputy was golfing, as he recalls, when a dear friend from his days at Eastern Michigan University phoned him, saying "Bro, something happened.…

Wisconsin DNR: 161 wildfires burned in the first week of April, continues to urge caution while burning

(WFRV) – It has been a busy wildfire season here in Wisconsin. In just the first week of April, there were 161 wildfires burning more than 1,000 acres and destroying 19 buildings. According to the Wisconsin DNR, the main causes of the fires have been …

A CORPORATE ETHOS OF INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY, POSITIONED MRS® TO REACT AND RESPOND QUICKLY TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

BELTON, SC, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mortuary Response Solutions has built its business model with an eye on the future. The company committed early in its formative years to invest in technology. This commitment has led to …

Centrillion Announces High Throughput SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Sequencing Chips and Services for Variant Tracking

Centrillion’s sequencing chips for high throughput SARS-CoV-2 variant detection are faster and more accurate than other methods PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centrillion Technologies, an innovator in DNA chip …

Health Supply Wholesalers Find Unique Ways To Support Local Businesses To Return From Pandemic

Working Directly With the Manufacturer's Importing Team Is How We Provide Below Wholesale PPE Prices. LOS ANGELES, CA, 90220, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout the COVID19 pandemic demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) …

Brilliant Miller releases video podcast interview with Jim Davidson, author of The Next Everest

Jim survived “the deadliest day” on Mt Everest. Watch as he tells the story and shares what it taught him about life, resilience, and living a good life. SANDY, UT, USA, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim joins me this week to talk about …

Virtual Health and Hygiene Giving Drives

Cleaning supply drives for those in the community JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giving Digitized is an online platform that allows charities to share their needs, and people can donate and give back …

Constant Water Delivers Water Security to Puerto Rico Special Needs School

Virginia-based Company Makes School More Resilient During Hurricanes WARRENTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than a year after being invited to Puerto Rico, then stalled by the COVID lockdowns, Virginia- …

Property ID unveiled MAX - The first Intuitive Smart 1 Page NHD™ Report

The new Property ID MAX is powered by IST Cognitive technology. CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Property ID announced today the launching of Property ID MAX, powered by IST Cognitive Technology., the …

PEDIGREE Foundation Awards $50,000 to Help Shelters Challenged by COVID-19

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation announced its first 30 grants of 2021, providing over $50,000 to help shelters and rescues that are facing extreme needs due to pandemic-related …

AV-Comparatives Announces Internet Security Comparison Test for Real-World and Malware Protection for Q1 2021

Leading antivirus test lab releases new test results of its ongoing av-test main-test series comprising of real-world and malware protection tests for Q1 2021 INNSBRUCK, TIROL, ÖSTERREICH, April 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its …

International airlines can now meet carbon neutral growth targets with ICAO’s CORSIA-approved Global Carbon Council

Global Carbon Council has been added to the list of programs fully approved under CORSIA to supply carbon credits and help airlines meet carbon neutral growth. DOHA, QATAR, April 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International aviation industry now …

Curogram, CORE and Sick.org Partner to Streamline Georgians’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Partnership awarded a statewide contract to operate mobile and fixed vaccine sites LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Curogram, the leading HIPAA-compliant patient-centric telemedicine and messaging platform, …

New Book Available — Flames of Extinction: The Race to Save Australia's Threatened Wildlife

In gripping detail, award-winning journalist John Pickrell delivers "Flames of Extinction" which tells the stories of Australia’s record-setting fires. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the early …

EVAC+CHAIR North America launch Next Generation EVAC+CHAIR 400H and POWER 900 Models

Next Generation Evacuation Chairs to Save Lives from EVAC CHAIR NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVAC+CHAIR® North America, LLC, maker of the original, lightest and world’s best-selling Evacuation Chairs, has …

DGB acquires specialist big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence tech company to deliver smart reforestation

Statix harnesses artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and drone technology to validate, measure and help deliver projects for ecosystem restoration DGB GROUP NV (DGB:DGB) HARDENBERG, OVERIJSSEL, NEDERLAND, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Against Global Hunger: New Name, Same Mission

Against Global Hunger recently went through a rebranding phase with a name change, but their mission to eradicate global hunger hasn’t wavered. TULSA, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kids Against Hunger Global, Inc. …

Scientology Volunteer Ministers’ Massive Countrywide Response to the Pandemic Continues

South African Scientology Volunteer Ministers have volunteered more than a million hours this past year, helping the people of the country survive the pandemic. GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Africa is in a …

Space Software Firm to Support Climate Change Battle

Canadian space app developer Deploy Solutions attending Canada's national geospatial event GeoIgnite to unveil a new climate-focused prototype. OTTAWA, CANADA, April 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian space app developer Deploy Solutions …

CUSTOM DREDGE WORKS DELIVERS A NEW ELECTRIC POWERED CHAIN-LADDER DREDGE TO WINTER BROTHERS MATERIAL COMPANY

Custom Dredge Works is proud to announce the launch of a new 14” Electric Chain-Ladder Cutter Suction Dredge to mine Sand & Gravel for Winter Bros Material Co. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, April 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winter Brothers …

Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland Discusses the Importance of Full-Scale Waterproofing and Restoration Services

Scott "Spiderman" Mulholland on Waterproofing and Restoration Services PLACE REDDICK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterproofing and restoration services are a passionate topic for Spiderman Mulholland and one …

Fumbles Bar and Grill to Host The Cajun Navy's 2nd Annual Crawfish Cookoff Competition

On May 1, 2021, North Shreveport's Fumbles Bar and Grill will be hosting The Cajun Navy's 2nd annual crawfish cookoff to benefit the Cajun Navy. DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fumbles Bar and …