Protesters march in Detroit over officer involved shooting

DETROIT – Police officers were involved in the deadly shooting. It happened this afternoon at McNichols and San Juan just west of Livernois.

Detroit Police Chief James Craig held a press conference and shared bodycamera footage of the incident.

Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 68,295; Death toll now at 6,039

4 Fast Facts

• President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of his longtime political confidant Roger Stone on Friday, just days before he was set to report to prison. Click here to read more.
• Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new Executive Order requiring masks in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces as COVID-19 cases spike in the state. Click here to read more.
• Summer school is already underway in one Metro Detroit suburb. Click here to read more.
• Many customers have waiting for days -- or even weeks -- to get their packages from FedEx and an Oak Park facility seems to be at fault. Click here to read more.

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Former Detroit Pistons turf, Palace of Auburn Hills to be demolished Saturday

The Palace of Auburn Hills has been closed since 2017 and demolition began in December of last year. Much of the arena has already been gutted -- only a roof and supportive structure still remain.

I-75 closing for the weekend between Eight Mile, Square Lake roads

DTE Energy announced Thursday that electric rates will remain unchanged until 2022 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

New order requires Michigan businesses to refuse entry to those who won’t wear mask

Executive Order 2020-147 reiterates that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces.

Michigan Retailers Association: Wear mask to shop, don’t blame employees

The Michigan Retailers Association is telling shoppers to mask up while shopping to abide by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order.

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• Crime Stoppers offers $2,500 reward for help identifying driver, vehicle in connection with fatal Dearborn hit-and-run
• Residents in Dexter work together to clean up damage from storms
• Man accidentally shoots himself at doctor’s office in Independence Township, gun thrown in lake
• Traverse City man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13
• ‘Encouraged me to keep my head up’ -- Detroit Ceasefire Youth Initiative helps teen with career plan
• Child, 2 adults injured in hit-and-run crash on Detroit’s west side

Thursday, July 9, 2020 -- Saturday, July 11, 2020