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Saline Shooting Injures 26-Year-Old Woman in Washtenaw County
Civil Rights

Saline Shooting Injures 26-Year-Old Woman in Washtenaw County

A 26-year-old woman was shot during a confrontation in Saline, raising questions about victim rights, civil claims, and compensation options.

Apr 17, 2026
Newaygo County Sinkhole Swallows Car Amid Muskegon River Flooding
Local News

Newaygo County Sinkhole Swallows Car Amid Muskegon River Flooding

A sinkhole swallowed a car on South Parsons Avenue as Newaygo County flooding led to Muskegon River evacuations and road-claim questions.

Apr 17, 2026
East Lansing Stabbing Victim Identified as Attorney Douglas Mielock
Local News

East Lansing Stabbing Victim Identified as Attorney Douglas Mielock

Foster Swift attorney Douglas Mielock was identified as the East Lansing stabbing victim in an incident that ended in a police shooting.

Apr 16, 2026
Michigan Emergency Declared After Tornadoes and Flooding
Michigan Weather

Michigan Emergency Declared After Tornadoes and Flooding

Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency after tornadoes, flooding, snowmelt, and record storms damaged communities across Michigan.

Apr 16, 2026
Two Children Injured in Dearborn Heights E-Bike Crashes
Local News

Two Children Injured in Dearborn Heights E-Bike Crashes

Two children were injured in Dearborn Heights e-bike crashes, including a pre-teen hospitalized with a broken femur and head injury after impact.

Apr 15, 2026
Vista Maria Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Dearborn Heights Facility
Civil Rights

Vista Maria Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Dearborn Heights Facility

Six former Vista Maria residents sued over alleged sexual abuse, physical abuse, restraints, and systemic failures at the Dearborn Heights facility.

Apr 14, 2026
Detroit Police Officer Arrested After Sterling Heights OWI Crash
Local News

Detroit Police Officer Arrested After Sterling Heights OWI Crash

A Detroit police officer was arrested for OWI and hit-and-run after allegedly striking a 17-year-old driver in Sterling Heights, police said.

Apr 13, 2026
Huron Township School Bus Pothole Crash Injures Students
Bus Accident

Huron Township School Bus Pothole Crash Injures Students

A Huron Township school bus went into a ditch on Clark Road after hitting a pothole, injuring three students after earlier road complaints.

Apr 10, 2026
Fatal Rear-End Crash at Seven Mile and Southfield in Detroit
Fatal Car Accident

Fatal Rear-End Crash at Seven Mile and Southfield in Detroit

One driver died in a rear-end crash at Seven Mile and Southfield roads on Detroit's west side as police continued investigating the collision.

Apr 9, 2026
Grand Rapids Man Dies in Port Sheldon Township Rollover Crash
Fatal Car Accident

Grand Rapids Man Dies in Port Sheldon Township Rollover Crash

A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man died after being ejected in a Port Sheldon Township rollover crash on Van Buren Street in Ottawa County.

Apr 8, 2026
Warren 9 Mile Road Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition
Car Accident

Warren 9 Mile Road Crash Leaves One in Critical Condition

A serious crash on 9 Mile Road between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren left one person in critical condition as police investigated the scene.

Apr 8, 2026
Kent County US-131 Fleeing Driver Tracked by Police Helicopter
Local News

Kent County US-131 Fleeing Driver Tracked by Police Helicopter

A Dodge Charger driver allegedly fled deputies at more than 100 mph on US-131 before a Michigan State Police helicopter tracked him to a garage.

Apr 8, 2026

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