Another death in Michigan due to the West Nile Virus -- and rising concern from state health officials.
It's the fifth West Nile death reported this year -- with the total number of cases in Michigan reaching 87.
The Michigan Health Department is working to warn the public of the growing problem.
The majority of the cases are coming out of Texas.
Fortunately, there haven't been any cases reported from Northern Michigan.
The Centers for Disease Control believes the total number of cases for this season could hit a record high, based on the spike in cases this week.
A Ferris State microbiologist says there could be several factors behind the rapid outbreak -- but hot temperatures seem to top the list.
"We had a very mild winter this past year, that's something everybody in Michigan celebrated six months ago, but now we're seeing more mosquitos," said Anne Spain, with F.S.U.
To protect yourself -- you need to take the obvious precautions.
Wear long sleeves or pants, and use bug spray.
Avoid standing water, or going outside during dawn or dusk.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Tony Zyber spent the day looking into the outbreak, and they have the story.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:20:10 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:51:56 GMT
Now an update on a story we've been following. A Kalkaska county man is going to prison for sexually assaulting two young girls. A judge sentenced James Sarten on Monday. Police arrested Sarten back
Now an update on a story we've been following. A Kalkaska county man is going to prison for sexually assaulting two young girls. A judge sentenced James Sarten on Monday. Police arrested Sarten back
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:48:42 GMT
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:37:56 GMT
We want to wish 9&10's Michelle Dunaway, and Chief Photojournalist Corey Adkins congratulations on their Emmy win this past weekend. The National Academy of Television, Michigan Chapter awarded the pair
We want to wish 9&10's Michelle Dunaway, and Chief Photojournalist Corey Adkins congratulations on their Emmy win this past weekend. The National Academy of Television, Michigan Chapter awarded the pair
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:49:53 GMT
Police arrested a woman in Clare county on Saturday after they pulled her over for erratic driving and found drugs. Troopers from the Mount Pleasant State Police Post received complaints of a vehicle
Police arrested a woman in Clare county on Saturday after they pulled her over for erratic driving and found drugs. Troopers from the Mount Pleasant State Police Post received complaints of a vehicle
Monday, June 17 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:53:19 GMT
9 and 10 News was on the scene as a car accident created some chaos in Cadillac tonight. It happened on South Mitchell Street just after 5:30, and the crash sent one woman to the hospital. Police say
9 and 10 News was on the scene as a car accident created some chaos in Cadillac tonight. It happened on South Mitchell Street just after 5:30, and the crash sent one woman to the hospital. Police say
Monday, June 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:19:23 GMT
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors...
The revelation that a former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who know 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors in both the...
Monday, June 17 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:35:37 GMT
The memory of a two year old hit and killed by a car exactly one year ago will live on for years after his family donated a sandbox to his hometown's elementary school. Carter Barron was killed after
The memory of a two year old hit and killed by a car exactly one year ago will live on for years after his family donated a sandbox to his hometown's elementary school. Carter Barron was killed after
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
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