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Woman Killed in Arenac County E-Bike Crash; Driver Located After Leaving Scene
Bicycle Accident

Woman Killed in Arenac County E-Bike Crash; Driver Located After Leaving Scene

A 41-year-old Bangor Township woman died after an e-bike crash with a vehicle on M-76 in Moffatt Township. Authorities said the other driver left the scene and was later located by deputies.

May 18, 2026
Michigan State Police Trooper Involved in Birch Run Township Crash
Local News

Michigan State Police Trooper Involved in Birch Run Township Crash

A Michigan State Police trooper and another driver were injured in a crash near Gera Road and Birch Run Road in Birch Run Township while the trooper was responding to an emergency call.

May 18, 2026
Alcohol, Speed Investigated as Possible Factors in Fatal US-127 Crash
Local News

Alcohol, Speed Investigated as Possible Factors in Fatal US-127 Crash

Two Holt men were killed and a Lansing driver was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash on US-127 near I-96. Investigators are reviewing alcohol and speed as possible factors.

May 18, 2026
Ecorse Police Shooting Following Domestic Violence Call Raises Questions About Michigan Self-Defense and Use-of-Force Laws
Local News

Ecorse Police Shooting Following Domestic Violence Call Raises Questions About Michigan Self-Defense and Use-of-Force Laws

An officer-involved shooting in Ecorse, Michigan, is under investigation after police say a man armed with a box cutter charged at officers responding to a domestic violence call Thursday night. The incident occurred near High Street and Outer Drive and resulted in the death of a 37-year-old suspect after an Ecorse police officer opened fire.

May 15, 2026
I-69 Crash in Flint Highlights Legal Options After Michigan Car Accidents
Car Accident

I-69 Crash in Flint Highlights Legal Options After Michigan Car Accidents

A recent injury crash on I-69 in Flint caused major traffic slowdowns and serves as a reminder of how quickly a highway collision can disrupt lives across Mid-Michigan

May 15, 2026
Family of Killed MSU Student Demands Unedited Body Camera Footage After East Lansing Police Shooting
News

Family of Killed MSU Student Demands Unedited Body Camera Footage After East Lansing Police Shooting

The family of Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Michigan State University senior killed by East Lansing police, is demanding unedited body camera and dash camera footage of the April 15 shooting.

May 14, 2026
Davison Senior Prank With Water Gun Nearly Leads to Police Shooting, Officials Warn
Local News

Davison Senior Prank With Water Gun Nearly Leads to Police Shooting, Officials Warn

Davison Township officials say a senior water-wars prank nearly turned deadly after a student pointed a water gun at an officer investigating a possible burglary.

May 14, 2026
US-131 Reopens After Van Crash Injures Road Workers Near Wayland
Car Accident

US-131 Reopens After Van Crash Injures Road Workers Near Wayland

US-131 near Wayland reopened after a van crash injured MDOT road workers at 140th Avenue. Michigan work-zone crashes can carry enhanced penalties when a moving violation causes injury or death.

May 14, 2026
Southfield Man Charged After Alleged Antisemitic Threats Toward Neighbor’s Children
Hate Crime

Southfield Man Charged After Alleged Antisemitic Threats Toward Neighbor’s Children

A Southfield man is facing felony hate crime charges after prosecutors allege he directed antisemitic threats toward a Jewish family and several children during a neighborhood confrontation in Oakland County. Authorities say the incident involved violent threats, slurs, and intimidation, prompting renewed attention on how Michigan prosecutes alleged hate crimes and ethnic intimidation cases.

May 12, 2026
Fruitport Township Post-Prom Shooting and Vehicle Injuries Leave Six Hurt
Local News

Fruitport Township Post-Prom Shooting and Vehicle Injuries Leave Six Hurt

Six people were injured after gunfire erupted at a post-prom party in Fruitport Township, triggering panic as attendees fled the scene. Authorities say four victims were shot and two others were struck by vehicles during the chaos outside a Muskegon-area VFW hall.

May 11, 2026
Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store While Driving Son to School
Wrongful Death

Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store While Driving Son to School

A Michigan father was killed and his teenage son injured after a vehicle crashed into a Canton Township market while the pair were on their way to school. Investigators believe the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the deadly collision.

May 8, 2026

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