The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 583,964 as of Wednesday, including 15,405 deaths, state officials report. On Tuesday, the state reported 582,719 confirmed cases, including 15,396 deaths. AdNew COVID-19 cases have plateaued and deaths have slowed. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 922 on Tuesday -- near the lowest since October. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 38,000 on Tuesday -- near the lowest it’s been since October.

DETROIT – A local radio DJ is spending several nights outside in a tent, braving the freezing temperatures for a good cause. Steve Grunwald from WYCD’s morning show has been sleeping outside the Ronald McDonald House since Tuesday night. He’s doing it to raise $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House, which offers families a place to stay while their children are undergoing treatment at Children’s hospital. Grunwald has promised to stay put, living in that tent, until every dime of the $50,000 is raised. But here’s the kicker: You can donate to help Grunwald reach his goal, or you can donate to keep him there longer.