Detroit Free Press The Michigan health department has reported an additional 735 coronavirus cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 82,356. The state also reported seven new deaths, increasing the statewide death toll to 6,206. Four of those deaths were reported after vital records review.In addition, Michigan administered 33,621 diagnostic tests Friday and 1,135 of those tests returned with positive results. Friday's testing positivity rate was  3.38%.The state reported 60,022 newly recovered patients as of Friday, an increase of 2,520 since...…Detroit Free Press The Michigan health department has reported an additional 735 coronavirus cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 82,356. The state also reported seven new deaths, increasing the statewide death toll to 6,206. Four of those deaths were reported after vital records review.In addition, Michigan administered 33,621 diagnostic tests Friday and 1,135 of those tests returned with positive results. Friday's testing positivity rate was  3.38%.The state reported 60,022 newly recovered patients as of Friday, an increase of 2,520 since...WW…

Detroit Free Press Police announced closures after a semi rollover spilled about 30,000 pounds of Coca Cola in Detroit. Eastbound and westbound I-94 ramps that lead to westbound I-96 were shut down for the clean up process, according to Michigan State Police. Police say no one was hurt in the accident, but there's a lot of pop on the road. MSP Metro Detroit Lt. Mike Shaw could not be reached for comment. …Detroit Free Press Police announced closures after a semi rollover spilled about 30,000 pounds of Coca Cola in Detroit. Eastbound and westbound I-94 ramps that lead to westbound I-96 were shut down for the clean up process, according to Michigan State Police. Police say no one was hurt in the accident, but there's a lot of pop on the road. MSP Metro Detroit Lt. Mike Shaw could not be reached for comment. WW…

Detroit Free Press Two children were seen walking along the edges of a Lake Michigan pier when large waves began crashing in.The two began running for their lives as the waves almost swept them as they crashed into the pier in Michigan City, Indiana — a popular vacation spot on the border with Michigan. They gripped the catwalk poles tight and ran when possible while attempting to make it back to shore. And luckily, they did. A dramatic video captured Sunday by photographer Brandon Clair of Timeless Aerial Photography shows high wave activity at a Michigan...…Detroit Free Press Two children were seen walking along the edges of a Lake Michigan pier when large waves began crashing in.The two began running for their lives as the waves almost swept them as they crashed into the pier in Michigan City, Indiana — a popular vacation spot on the border with Michigan. They gripped the catwalk poles tight and ran when possible while attempting to make it back to shore. And luckily, they did. A dramatic video captured Sunday by photographer Brandon Clair of Timeless Aerial Photography shows high wave activity at a Michigan...WW…

Detroit Free Press Effective Monday, Michigan is under a new executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that requires stricter use of  to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, including a $500 fine for noncompliance. But whether law enforcement will be handing out tickets largely depends on where you live.Under the order, the state's businesses are now required, with limited exceptions, to refuse entry and services to those who refuse to wear a face covering. The masks or face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor...…Detroit Free Press Effective Monday, Michigan is under a new executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that requires stricter use of  to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, including a $500 fine for noncompliance. But whether law enforcement will be handing out tickets largely depends on where you live.Under the order, the state's businesses are now required, with limited exceptions, to refuse entry and services to those who refuse to wear a face covering. The masks or face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor...WW…

Detroit Free Press Coronavirus cases continue to tick upward in Michigan, with an additional 353 positive cases reported Thursday by the state health department for a total of 62,306 cases to date. That's the highest daily case count so far in June. There were 323 new cases reported on Wednesday – the first time since June 3 that there were more than 300 cases in one day.There also were 18 new deaths reported in the Michigan daily coronavirus data by the state health department, bringing the total to 5,886 deaths. Tracking the...…Detroit Free Press Coronavirus cases continue to tick upward in Michigan, with an additional 353 positive cases reported Thursday by the state health department for a total of 62,306 cases to date. That's the highest daily case count so far in June. There were 323 new cases reported on Wednesday – the first time since June 3 that there were more than 300 cases in one day.There also were 18 new deaths reported in the Michigan daily coronavirus data by the state health department, bringing the total to 5,886 deaths. Tracking the...WW…