| August 13, 2021 
 Michigan started the week with 17 counties with COVID-19 transmission rates considered “high” according to the CDC’s four-level evaluation system. In a matter of days, that count has jumped to 39. Residents in those counties are recommended to wear masks indoors, even if they’re vaccinated against COVID-19, due to the high rates of infectious illness. The same is true for another 30 counties with transmission rates deemed “substantial.” In total, 69 of the state’s 83 counties are within the top-two risk levels for coronavirus spread. Masking isn’t being mandated for those areas, but federal health officials say it’s important to take steps to prevent further spread of the nation’s dominant coronavirus strain, the delta variant. READ MORE  Many Michigan communities have been hit with back-to-back storms leaving downed trees and powerlines in their wake, and the widespread damage can create opportunities for fraudsters. Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing consumer alerts to remind Michiganders to look out for scams. “Unfortunately, bad actors look at storm cleanup as an opportunity to take advantage of victims who are desperate to repair damage right away,” Nessel said. “I continue to urge Michiganders to do their research before making any decisions that will impact your home or business.” READ MORE  New data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows Michigan’s largest city continued a seven-decade trend of losing residents. Detroit’s population decline has been evident in every census since the city’s peak in 1950, when 1.8 million people lived there. Detroit was home to 639,111 residents in 2020, according to new data released Thursday, a 10.5% decrease since the last count was taken in 2010. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he believes the Census undercounted the city’s population “by at least 10%” in a statement. READ MORE
 For the first time in Jim Harbaugh’s seven-year tenure at Michigan, expectations are low. The Wolverines were picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten’s pressure-packed East Division by the media, and were unranked in the preseason coaches’ poll released this week. After an abysmal 2-4 season that saw embarrassing home losses to Michigan State and Wisconsin, all eyes will be on first-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and his new scheme. But how long will it take for the unit to come together? And could it mean struggles are ahead? LISTEN HERE  Perfectly situated between South Haven and Saugatuck, this custom-built lakeshore home is surrounded by nature and has space galore. The property, listed for $799,900, includes Lake Michigan association access at Miami Beach, just a short distance away. This charming home, built in 2006 by David Bos, features five bedrooms and three and a half baths. It has surround sound that fills the 4,823 square-foot home, custom cabinets, granite kitchen countertops and more. Wanna take a look? We have a video for you: WATCH VIDEO Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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