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Michigan State Police Trooper Injured in Birch Run Crash
Emergency Vehicle Accident May 18, 2026

Michigan State Police Trooper Injured in Birch Run Crash

A Michigan State Police trooper and another driver were injured near Gera and Birch Run roads while the trooper was responding to a call.

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Alcohol and Speed Reviewed in Fatal US-127 Crash Near I-96
Drunk Driving May 18, 2026

Alcohol and Speed Reviewed in Fatal US-127 Crash Near I-96

Two Holt men died and a Lansing driver was critically injured in a US-127 crash near I-96 as investigators reviewed speed and alcohol as factors.

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Ecorse Police Shooting After Domestic-Violence Call Under Review
Civil Rights May 15, 2026

Ecorse Police Shooting After Domestic-Violence Call Under Review

An Ecorse officer-involved shooting after a domestic-violence call is under investigation after police said a man charged officers with a box cutter.

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

I-69 Crash in Flint Highlights Michigan Car Accident Options

An injury crash on I-69 in Flint caused traffic delays and shows how Michigan crash victims may face medical bills, insurance issues, and deadlines.

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Isaiah Kirby Family Seeks Unedited East Lansing Police Video
Civil Rights May 14, 2026

Isaiah Kirby Family Seeks Unedited East Lansing Police Video

Isaiah Kirby's family is demanding complete body-camera and dash-camera footage after the MSU senior was killed by East Lansing police.

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Davison Water-Gun Prank Nearly Leads to Police Shooting
Civil Rights May 14, 2026

Davison Water-Gun Prank Nearly Leads to Police Shooting

Davison officials say a senior water-gun prank nearly turned deadly after a student surprised an officer investigating a possible burglary call.

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

US-131 Van Crash Injures Road Workers Near Wayland Work Zone

A van crash injured MDOT road workers near 140th Avenue on US-131 by Wayland, raising Michigan work-zone injury and penalty issues for review.

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Southfield Man Charged After Alleged Antisemitic Threats
May 12, 2026

Southfield Man Charged After Alleged Antisemitic Threats

A Southfield man faces hate-crime charges after prosecutors alleged antisemitic threats toward a Jewish family and children in Oakland County.

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Six Hurt in Fruitport Township Post-Prom Shooting and Panic
May 11, 2026

Six Hurt in Fruitport Township Post-Prom Shooting and Panic

Six people were hurt after gunfire at a Fruitport Township post-prom party triggered panic, with four shot and two struck by vehicles while fleeing.

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Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store

A Michigan father was killed and his son injured when a vehicle crashed into a Canton Township market during their morning drive to school.

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Kentwood Hit-and-Run Kills Teen as Police Search for SUV
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

Kentwood Hit-and-Run Kills Teen as Police Search for SUV

Kentwood police are searching for a dark SUV after a fatal hit-and-run killed a 17-year-old near Eastern Avenue and Hardwick Street SE.

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82-Year-Old Killed While Retrieving Mail in Ottawa County
Wrongful Death May 8, 2026

82-Year-Old Killed While Retrieving Mail in Ottawa County

An 82-year-old Hudsonville man was struck and killed while retrieving mail on Van Buren Street in Georgetown Township, deputies said after the crash.

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