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Rockford area man dies in Clinton County crash
Car Accident

Rockford area man dies in Clinton County crash

A 60-year-old Rockford area man died after officials said his vehicle left North Watson Road and hit a tree in Duplain Township.

Jun 12, 2026
Medical emergency suspected in Grand Rapids three-vehicle crash
Car Accident

Medical emergency suspected in Grand Rapids three-vehicle crash

A medical emergency is suspected in a Grand Rapids three-vehicle crash near Fulton Street and Peartree Lane, according to Michigan State Police.

Jun 12, 2026
US-131 lane closures extended near Grand Rapids after bridge-deck pothole
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US-131 lane closures extended near Grand Rapids after bridge-deck pothole

Lane closures on northbound US-131 over West River Drive in Plainfield Township have been extended through June 23 while MDOT repairs a bridge-deck pothole.

Jun 12, 2026
21-year-old killed after hitting downed tree in Hillsdale County crash
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21-year-old killed after hitting downed tree in Hillsdale County crash

A 21-year-old Hillsdale County driver was killed and three passengers were injured after a vehicle hit a storm-downed tree in Wheatland Township.

Jun 12, 2026
West Branch man killed in M-76 crash near Alger
Car Accident

West Branch man killed in M-76 crash near Alger

A 50-year-old West Branch man was killed after his Chevy Cobalt crossed the center line and collided with a Ford F-150 on M-76 near Alger.

Jun 11, 2026
Boy injured in Beaverton Township buggy crash
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Boy injured in Beaverton Township buggy crash

An 11-year-old Amish boy was seriously injured after a horse-drawn buggy was struck by a Buick Enclave in Beaverton Township, Gladwin County.

Jun 11, 2026
Driver killed after vehicle hits tree south of Hesperia
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Driver killed after vehicle hits tree south of Hesperia

A 41-year-old man from the Twin Lake area was killed after his vehicle left the road and hit a large tree in Greenwood Township, south of Hesperia.

Jun 11, 2026
Driver killed after being rear ended on I-75 in Flint Township
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Driver killed after being rear ended on I-75 in Flint Township

A 46-year-old Mount Morris Township man was killed in a rear-end crash on northbound I-75 in Flint Township. Police say a possible mechanical issue and lack of seat belt use may have contributed

Jun 10, 2026
Kalamazoo pedestrian killed by train Wednesday morning
Pedestrian safety

Kalamazoo pedestrian killed by train Wednesday morning

A 52-year-old man in Kalamazoo was killed the morning of Wednesday, June 10 when he was struck by a train.

Jun 10, 2026
Man in his 60s killed in hit-and-run crash near Chandler Park
Car Accident

Man in his 60s killed in hit-and-run crash near Chandler Park

An unidentified man in his 60's was found dead near Chandler Park after being struck by a vehicle which fled the scene

Jun 10, 2026
Lawmakers call for MDOC director to resign following multiple deaths at women’s prison
civil rights

Lawmakers call for MDOC director to resign following multiple deaths at women’s prison

Three women have died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility over the last month, raising concerns among lawmakers.

Jun 9, 2026

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