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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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West Branch man killed in M-76 crash near Alger
Car Accident Jun 11, 2026

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Driver killed after being rear ended on I-75 in Flint Township
Car Accident Jun 10, 2026

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

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

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.

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

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

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Lawmakers call for MDOC director to resign following multiple deaths at women’s prison
Civil Rights Jun 9, 2026

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.

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Semi overturns in Allegan County, spilling crushed asphalt along road
Car Accident Jun 9, 2026

Semi overturns in Allegan County, spilling crushed asphalt along road

Semi-truck crash spills crushed asphalt on the side of 106th Avenue in Allegan County

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Medical emergency caused Mecosta crash, driver airlifted to hospital.
Car Accident Jun 8, 2026

Medical emergency caused Mecosta crash, driver airlifted to hospital.

Car crash caused by medical emergency, driver airlifted to hospital.

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