How did Michigan become an epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic?   Michigan now has more COVID-19 cases than Illinois, more cases than Florida and three times as many cases as Ohio. The situation is particularly dire in metro Detroit. But why? There are multiple theories about why the numbers have increased so quickly in Michigan. No question, experts say, has been an increase in testing. But the rapidly rising numbers aren't just a reflection of more testing. MORE ►Detroit-area hospitals seeing 'tsunami' of coronavirus cases in national 'hot spot' ►Hospitals in Detroit are like 'war zones' ►Follow complete coverage of the impact of coronavirus on Michigan

  

Man accused of trying to spread the coronavirus at grocery store could face domestic terrorism charge   A man accused of touching several items at a mid-Michigan grocery store while claiming to have COVID-19 may face additional charges. If the 26-year-old Mt. Morris man is found to really be infected with the virus, he could be charged with domestic terrorism. An employee at the Kroger store called 911 saying a man was walking around touching and pushing around shopping carts while saying he was infected with COVID-19. MORE ►Michigan hospitals asked to open space for coronavirus patients as facilities reach capacity

Fsta Whitmer signed an executive order requiring water reconnection hat  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order mandating the reconnection of service to homes that had their water shut off during this coronavirus crisis. The state wants to ensure at-risk households have access to clean water for hand washing and sanitation. The order requires public water suppliers to identify residences that do not currently have water service and restore service to homes where water has been disconnected.  MORE ►Michigan schools "very unlikely" to reopen this school year

  

This is the eerie look of an empty downtown Grand Rapids     The governor has asked everyone in Michigan to stay home; stay safe. And if downtown Grand Rapids this week was any indication, many are listening to that order. It's downright eerie to see the empty streets of Michigan's second-largest city. MORE ►The roads might be empty, but the line at Costco is full ►Empty streets in Saginaw, Bay City after stay-home order starts