January 18, 2021 An armed demonstration at the state Capitol went smoothly Sunday, but law enforcement is keeping a heavy presence in downtown Lansing through President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Armed with rifles, tactical gear, and Hawaiian shirts, roughly two dozen self-identified “boogaloo boys” planned a Jan. 17 demonstration that attracted the attention of the FBI. The Michigan National Guard was deployed to Lansing and State Police increased security measures after a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol sparked more threats to state capitals across the country. “I think if anything came out of this, we built a template for how we move forward when we have threats like we received this past week,” said Lansing Police Chief Daryle Green. He continued by saying they have "serious concerns throughout the country between now and the 20th" and said they will "continue to be vigilant.” READ MORE It’s not yet clear if Michigan’s recent plateau in COVID-19 cases will lead to further decline in virus spread or another increase as testing and reporting routines return to normal following the winter holiday season. But what is clear is Michigan avoided a significant and immediate surge linked to holiday celebrations. “We dodged anything that was sudden and fierce like we saw in other states,” said Dr. Emily Toth Martin, an epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. MORE ►COVID-19 vaccinations are spreading across Michigan; read the latest developments The demands on Michigan school superintendents have been enormous during the coronavirus pandemic and multiple retirements have been announced this school year. School leaders, who have been navigating their districts through extraordinary circumstances, have had to make difficult decisions often under the fierce scrutiny of staff, parents, and their community. MORE If you can believe it, the Michigan high school football season began 22 weeks ago! But the finish is now in sight. The state semifinals were played this weekend, with only next week’s championship games remaining. MLive reporters and photographers were out and about Saturday, detailing who has advanced to the big games as well as this weekend’s 8-man finals in Brighton. On to the finals! MORE ►Video: Schugars father and son make emotional return to Muskegon area These days, vacationing isn’t just about dreaming of where you might go, it’s also about dreaming of the place you might call home during your trip: the amenities, the architecture, the little touches that can make a stay extraordinary. The vacation home rental website Airbnb offers users a “wish list” option that allows them to bookmark favorite listings for the future — and we thought it’d be fun to see what destinations folks have been dreaming about in Michigan.MORE Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive To ensure receipt of our emails, please add newsletters@update.mlive to your address book or safe sender list. |