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Current local news stories, safety issues, and legal developments explained by Christopher Trainor & Associates for Michigan readers.

Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands
public safety

Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands

A hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo knocked out power for thousands of Consumers Energy customers Tuesday morning after a vehicle hit two power poles.

Jul 7, 2026
William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash
Wrongful Death

William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash

Retired Dow High teacher William Pearsey died after an SUV and semi-truck crash at East Buttles and State streets in Midland.

Jul 7, 2026
20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash
motorcycle accident

20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash

A 20-year-old Shelby man died after a two motorcycle crash on Woodrow Road in Oceana County. Deputies said another rider was arrested for OWI.

Jul 6, 2026
Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash
semi accident

Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash

A 20-year-old Dexter woman was seriously injured Monday morning after her car crossed the center line and hit a semi hauling mulch near Grand Valley State.

Jul 6, 2026
Flint Woman Killed, Child Critically Injured in Richfield Township M-15 Crash
car accident

Flint Woman Killed, Child Critically Injured in Richfield Township M-15 Crash

A Flint woman died and a 9-year-old girl was critically injured after police say a Millington man crossed the centerline on M-15 in Richfield Township.

Jul 6, 2026
Hastings woman killed in head on crash on M-37 Sunday
car accident

Hastings woman killed in head on crash on M-37 Sunday

Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal head-on crash on M-37 near Fairview Drive in Rutland Township that killed a 59-year-old Hastings woman

Jul 6, 2026
Power outage leads to flaring at Marathon's Detroit refinery; Schaefer Road closed
Public Safety

Power outage leads to flaring at Marathon's Detroit refinery; Schaefer Road closed

A power outage at Marathon's Detroit refinery led to flaring Sunday night, with Schaefer Road closed from I-75 to Dix Road while air monitoring continued.

Jul 6, 2026
MSP trooper injured after suspected impaired driver hits patrol cars near Flint
Drunk Driving Crash

MSP trooper injured after suspected impaired driver hits patrol cars near Flint

MSP says a suspected impaired driver hit two patrol cars on Dort Highway near Frances Road while troopers were blocking the road for a nearby barn fire.

Jul 5, 2026
3 Killed in I-94 Semi Crash Near Dearborn
Wrongful Death

3 Killed in I-94 Semi Crash Near Dearborn

Michigan State Police said three occupants died after a passenger vehicle hit a semi-truck stopped in flood traffic on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.

Jul 5, 2026
Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say
Drunk Driving Crash

Alto man killed in Missaukee County ORV hit-and-run crash, police say

A 52-year-old Alto man was killed and another person was seriously injured in a Missaukee County pickup truck / ORV crash tied to an alleged hit-and-run.

Jul 4, 2026
Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks
Civil Rights

Family disputes Detroit police shooting of teen near Ford Fireworks

Alonzo Lee-Perkins, 18, was shot by a Detroit officer near the Ford Fireworks; his family disputes the police account.

Jul 4, 2026

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