January 2021

The number of coronavirus cases in Michigan remains well above levels of four months ago. But compared to most of the country, Michigan is in much better shape: Right now, the state ranks 47th in its seven-day per capita average of new…

Michigan's six most populous counties - and eight of the 10 largest - are now below a 7% seven-day average positivity rate on diagnostic tests for coronaviruses.Those below 7% include Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Kent, Genesee, Washtenaw,…

Exactly one month after Christmas Day, Michigan's coronavirus count continues to drop.Michigan now has a seven-day average positivity rate of 5.9% on coronavirus diagnostic tests, up from 8.9% a month ago.The seven-day average of new cases…

Placeholder while loading article actionsKeli MacIntosh was planning to speak before the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners this week with a direct request: Would the board openly denounce the Proud Boys after the Jan. 6 riot at…

An official with Michigan's Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners flashed a gun during a live town hall meeting on Wednesday after a local resident called on the group to condemn the Proud Boys, according to multiple reports.…

Keli MacIntosh, a 72-year-old retired nurse and a regular board member, spoke at Wednesday's rally about the importance of speaking out against Proud Boys activities on behalf of a woman who has defended herself. expressed before her on…

Sixty-nine counties now have a seven-day average positivity rate below 10% on coronavirus diagnostic tests.The good news: this is the highest number since November 2.The bad news: counties should ideally be at 5% positivity or lower, and…