MSP, FBI, National Guard prepare for armed protests, potential violence in Lansing
Both local and state officials are asking people to avoid Downtown Lansing Sunday due to a protest scheduled to begin at noon. Police are on alert for potential violence after the deadly riots on the US Capitol building left five dead.
29-year-old woman shot, killed in Detroit overnight
A 29-year-old woman died after being shot in the parking lot of a Detroit lounge shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday, according to police.
Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week
The threat of extremist groups descending on state capitals in a series of demonstrations Sunday prompted governors to roll out a massive show of force and implement tight security measures at statehouses across the country.
Coronavirus in Michigan 🦠
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 535,534 as of Saturday, including 13,804 deaths, state officials report.
Saturday’s update includes 1,932 new cases and 103 additional deaths -- including 90 identified during a review of records, meaning they did not occur between Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the state reported a total of 533,602 cases and 13,701 deaths.
The State of Michigan reported a total of 442,408 recoveries from the virus on Saturday.
Michigan officials no longer provide statewide coronavirus data updates on Sundays. The next update is expected Monday, Jan. 18.
Here’s a look at more of the data:
NEW: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Jan. 17, 2021