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A cow on a southwest Livingston County farm tested positive for rabies, prompting two exposed farmers to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. Officials say there is no current risk to the general public, urge immediate vaccination of the affected herd, and note a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets is set for Oct. 2 in Dansville.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan has tested positive for rabies, the county's first animal case of the year. Health officials urge residents to avoid direct contact with bats, capture any found bat for testing, and seek medical advice if exposed, since bat bites can be small and hard to detect. Exposures should be reported via the health department’s online system or by calling 517-552-6882; keep pets vaccinated and seal homes to prevent bat entry.
News 8 and RochesterFirst.com will be tracking the election results for various counties in Rochester, including Genesee County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Orleans County, Wayne County, and Yates County. Actual results will be available after 9 p.m. on November 7.
A man from Rochester was killed in a motorcycle crash in Livingston County. The accident occurred on [date] and the victim's identity has not been released. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and urging road safety awareness.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado with winds up to 90 mph entered Livingston County, Michigan, causing damage near West Branch Red Cedar River and tracking east-northeast to I-96. The storm survey is still ongoing, and more details will be released later.
A rabid bat has been found in Livingston County, Michigan, marking the first case since 2021. The Livingston County Health Department advises that any direct contact with a bat should be considered a possible exposure to rabies, as bats are the most common carriers of the disease in the U.S. If someone has been bitten by an animal or had contact with a bat, they should contact the health department for assistance.
A rabid bat has been found in Livingston County, Michigan, marking the first case of rabies in an animal this year. The Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) advises residents to be cautious as bats are more active during this time of year, increasing the risk of exposure to rabies. Rabies can be transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals, with bats being the most common carrier. Any direct contact with a bat should be considered a potential exposure to rabies, and individuals should seek medical attention if bitten or exposed. It is also important to ensure pets are vaccinated against rabies and to contact a veterinarian if a pet has been in contact with a wild animal.
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Livingston County. The accident occurred on Friday, resulting in the fatality. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners in Michigan has unanimously voted to disregard a potential new state law that would allow police agencies to seize guns owned by people considered a threat to themselves or others. The board's resolution declared Livingston a "constitutional county" and affirmed support for the county sheriff and prosecutor to use "their utmost discretion in the exercise of their duties in enforcing any statute ... that is contrary to the rights established by the Constitution" of both the United States and Michigan. Supporters have said the bills will save lives; opponents say they are a violation of a person's constitutional rights.