MICHIGAN - The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases. Michigan has nine confirmed cases of measles all downstate. The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old. Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes and a rash.
MICHIGAN / WISC - A coalition of 15 states including Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency” on the first day of his presidency. The order urges oil and gas expansion through federal use of eminent domain and the Defense Production Act. The attorney’s general wrote in the lawsuit filed Friday that those kinds of steps are supposed to be reserved for actual emergencies like the aftermath of hurricanes. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers says the president has the authority to determine what is a national emergency, not state attorneys or the courts.
ASHLAND - Two arrested following at an Ashland hotel for illegal drugs. On Wednesday officers from the Ashland Police Department were dispatched to the AmerInn in Ashland following a report from a hotel employee who discovered a white rock-like substance inside one of the hotel rooms. The employee suspected the substance to be illegal narcotics and informed officers that the rooms occupants were likely to return. Upon arrival Ashland police detained two individuals in connection with the investigation. Benny Hurst of Brown Deer and Brandon Harris of Milwaukee. A search warrant was obtained for both the hotel room and the vehicle associated with Hurst and Harris. During the search police recovered approximately 67.8 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, 12.4 grams of suspected heroin, and 6 grams of suspected cocaine. Additional evidence consistent with drug distribution was also located at the scene. Charges have been referred to the Ashland County District Attorney's office. Both face charges of possession with intent to deliver meth, heroin and cocaine with Hurst facing an additional bail jumping charge and Harris an additional disorderly conduct charge. Both are in the Ashland County Jail.
