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Ann Arbor Removes 600 Neighborhood Watch Signs After City Council Vote
Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to remove more than 600 neighborhood watch signs after officials decided the signs were expressions of exclusion inconsistent with community values.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - legislature
Ann Arbor City Council Approves 35-Unit Condo Development, Crime Watch Sign Removal
The Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for 35 single-family condos on Packard Street and also voted to remove remaining Neighborhood Watch signs.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Detroit Public Schools Announce $13.5 Million Redesign For 11 Neighborhood High Schools
Detroit Public Schools Community District announces a $13.5 million curriculum redesign for 11 neighborhood high schools, offering five diploma pathways and earlier AP classes to prepare students for college and careers.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Kalamazoo Police Arrest 18-Year-Old After Shots Fired in Stuart Neighborhood
An 18-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested Tuesday after shots were fired near Elm and West Ransom streets. No one was injured. Police recovered a firearm and shell casings at the scene.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Grand Rapids 'No Kings' Protest Shifts to Watch Party and Midterm Voting Push
Grand Rapids 'No Kings' organizers pivot from street marches to a watch party at Fountain Street Church on June 14, as both parties ramp up voter mobilization ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Two teenagers hospitalized after shooting in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood
Two teenagers were hospitalized after a shooting in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood Tuesday evening. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List but Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Action
EPA adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to drinking water contaminant watch list, but Michigan lawmakers and environmental groups call for stronger monitoring and regulation. State has launched its own testing program for 200 inland lakes and streams.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Pontiac Voters Watch as Michigan Senate Primary Polls Shift: El-Sayed Leads, Stevens Trails After Mackinac Debate
New polling data shows Abdul El-Sayed leading Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. The shift follows a Mackinac Island debate that changed the narrative for Pontiac voters in the 11th District.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - police accountability
Battle Creek Community Oversight Board to Review Detention of 16-Year-Old Jeremiah Spearman
Battle Creek's new Community Oversight Board will review the June 14 detention of 16-year-old Jeremiah Spearman after viral body camera footage sparked community outrage and questions about racial profiling in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
Baby Thrown From Window During Kalamazoo Fire, Caught By Officer
A baby thrown from a window during a home fire in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood was caught by a police officer and both were rescued safely.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Over 2,000 Volunteers Spend Community Impact Day Cleaning Holland, Michigan
More than 2,000 volunteers spent Community Impact Day in Holland, Michigan, cleaning and improving neighborhoods across 122 locations. The initiative, started by the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce in 2022, has grown into a nationwide movement with volunteers generating over 347,000 dollars in value in a single day.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - government
John Nevin Asks "But Are You Wearing Pants?" - Michigan Supreme Court Director Comments on Subordinate While Court Denies 100% of Family Grievances
John Nevin, Communications Director for the Michigan Supreme Court, publicly asked a court consultant whether he was wearing pants on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, Ari B. Adler, a communications consultant with ties to SCAO, was working from a beach watching a SpaceX launch. The court system they represent has denied 100% of parent grievances in Kalamazoo County over five consecutive years.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan GOP Nominates Doug Lloyd and Anthony Forlini as Attorney General and Secretary of State Candidates for 2026 Election
Michigan Republicans nominate Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd for attorney general and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini for secretary of state in the closely-watched 2026 election. Lloyd campaigns on law enforcement support and victim advocacy, while Forlini emphasizes election security and transparency.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield Delivers Historic State of the City Speech at Mumford High School
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield made history by delivering her first State of the City address at Mumford High School, unveiling plans for neighborhood investment, housing, education partnerships, public safety, and population growth.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources