Michigan

Michigan COVID-19 testing chart as of May 17, 2020. (WDIV)DETROIT – By all accounts, the coronavirus outbreak in Michigan is improving.In the last couple of weeks, major key data points have shown positive signs as the state prepares to move into the next phase of reopening.Cases, deaths slowingGrowth in cases started to slow about three…

On Thursday, Michigan closed down its capitol building and canceled its legislative session after online death threats made against Governor Gretchen Whitmer.The threats were made by protesters who planned to attend a "Judgement Day" protest at the capitol. The protesters ostensibly oppose Whitmer's statewide shutdown orders meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.Dozens of posts…

Some Michigan law enforcement agencies say they won't enforce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders meant to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The orders have enraged the Republican-controlled legislature and led to armed protests as some residents grow impatient over statewide restriction measures and business closures.In a letter Monday, Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole said his agency won't actively enforce…

Michigan officials have suspended the license of a barber in the town of Owosso who said he would not close his doors “until Jesus comes" despite the state's stay at home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. After a judge declined a state request to shut down Karl Manke’s shop Monday without a hearing, Lansing officials suspended…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday.Karl Manke, 77, became a symbol of resistance when he opened the doors of his Owosso shop on May…