Suspect shot to death who attacked deputy had 2 knives, screwdriver after stabbing man over wearing mask

Everything began at the Quality Dairy store, in Windsor Township near Lansing, at 6:47 Tuesday morning. 43-year-old Sean Ernest Ruis, from Grand Ledge walked in, when, a 77-year-old man from Lansing said - put on your mask.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases to Aug. 11

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday she has signed an executive order to extend the emergency and disaster declaration until August 11, 2020. 

Citing a lack of manpower, Macomb County Sheriff won't cite violators of new mask rule

In a tepid rejection of the governor's new rule mandating masks in all indoor spaces, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said his office wouldn't cite violators of new mask rule.

Macomb County Sheriff won't enforce governor's mask rule
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In a tepid rejection of the governor's new rule mandating masks in all indoor spaces, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said his office wouldn't be enforcing the face mask order. Citing a lack of manpower to respond to every complaint, he said they would only treat cases as trespassing if patrons refused to wear a mask and refused to leave a store.

At least 40 new COVID-19 cases linked to Washtenaw County house party of holiday weekend

Health officials from Washtenaw County are reporting at least 40 new cases of COVID-19 that have been confirmed. The outbreak stems from a house party hosted in Saline.

Protesters block buses on Detroit school's first day of summer classes

Dozens of people congregated outside the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Dozens of COVID-19 cases traced to Saline house party on July 4 weekend

The Washtenaw County Health department has identified 43 new cases - the majority of them connected to a large house party in early July in the Saline area. Young people between the ages of 15-25 have tested positive for the virus.

Some districts begin releasing plans for fall instruction

School districts in metro Detroit are starting to release their plans for learning this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, with may including some form of virtual instruction.

Michigan announces 483 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths on Sunday

Today Michigan announced 483 cases and 2 deaths from COVID-19. This brings the state totals to 73,663 and 6,119 deaths. 

Michigan's new face mask law goes into effect today

Beginning Monday, the governor's new face mask mandate will be in effect. Anyone entering an enclosed space like grocery stores, barbershops, hair salons, or restaurants, must wear a mask. Same goes for crowded outdoor settings. Violators can be fined $500.

Michigan's new face mask law goes into effect Monday
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Beginning Monday, the governor's new face mask mandate will be in effect. Anyone entering an enclosed space like grocery stores, barbershops, hair salons, or restaurants, must wear a mask. Same goes for crowded outdoor settings. Violators can be fined $500.

Michigan reports 390 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death Sunday

The state added another 390 cases of COVID-19 to its total, a little more than half the daily cases reported on Saturday. Michigan health officials also reported one additional death linked to the coronavirus.

Lincoln Park gym forced to close, patrons cited after defying governor's orders

Raise the Bar Gym in Lincoln Park was shut down this week after police gave the company a warning about remaining open, in defiance of the governor's order to remain closed during the pandemic.

Gov. Whitmer signs new mask order requiring business enforcement, crowded outdoor spaces also now included

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that requires businesses to refuse entry or service to anyone not wearing a face covering. Face coverings are now also required in crowded outdoor spaces.

Lincoln Park gym shut down after repeatedly ignoring warnings
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Raise the Bar Gym in Lincoln Park was shut down this week after police gave the company a warning about remaining open, in defiance of the governor's order to remain closed during the pandemic.

Whitmer, Gilchrist call for implicit bias training for health care workers

The state of Michigan will now require implicit bias training for medical professionals to get their licenses to work in the health care field.

Mayor Duggan addresses 'concerning' COVID-19 trend for Detroit

Detroit mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference July 9 to remind Detroiters to continue social distancing and wear a mask amid a slight increase in cases in the city.

ICE to force international students from US if colleges offer online classes only

This week Immigration and Customs Enforcement said international students attending US universities will have to leave or be deported if their school switches to online only courses, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.