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Kalamazoo Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on South Westnedge Avenue as Police Pursue Leads
A 32-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo early Wednesday morning. Police are pursuing multiple leads. The crash marks the second fatal hit-and-run on that stretch of road in three months.
4h ago·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
House Fire Destroys Home and Vehicle on Holland's Southside
A house fire near South 160th Avenue and South Shore Drive on the southside of Holland damaged a home and destroyed a vehicle Friday evening. Three fire departments responded. No injuries have been confirmed.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Southgate Man Fatally Shot by Police Outside Meijer During Dream Cruise Weekend
A man was fatally shot by a Southgate police officer outside a Meijer on Fort Street during a shoplifting call on Saturday, June 27. Michigan State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
17h ago·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - policy
Whitmer Approves $7.56 Million in State Grants for 650 Jobs Across Southeast Michigan
Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved $7.56 million in state grants for three Southeast Michigan projects. The investments will create 650 new jobs across electric vehicles, food processing, and construction technology.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire Damages Popular Southwest Detroit Grocery Store Before Opening
A suspect is in custody after an arson fire damaged a Southwest Detroit grocery store before it opened for business Monday.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Whether South Haven Has Immunity in Beach Drowning Lawsuit
Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether the City of South Haven has governmental immunity in a wrongful death lawsuit after an 18-year-old drowned at a city beach in 2020. The lower court ruled in the city's favor in September 2025, but the state Supreme Court is now reviewing whether beach operations qualify as a governmental function or proprietary function.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Whether South Haven Can Be Held Liable After Teen Drowned at Public Beach
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the city of South Haven enjoys governmental immunity in a wrongful death lawsuit after an 18-year-old drowned at a public beach in 2020. The case centers on whether beach operations count as a governmental function or a proprietary business activity.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Government Immunity Case After South Haven Beach Drowning
Michigan Supreme Court to hear government immunity case after Brandon Chambers drowned at South Haven beach in 2020. Case could reshape how state handles municipal liability for injuries on public property.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Kalamazoo Man Shot Twice in Arm at Douglas Avenue Business, Suspect Still at Large
A 32-year-old man was shot twice in the arm at a Kalamazoo business on Douglas Avenue Sunday afternoon. Police searched a nearby home with SWAT but the suspect remains at large.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac reconfigures Auburn Avenue, adds lighted crosswalks after pedestrian deaths
Pontiac officials announce safety upgrades on Auburn Avenue and other corridors following a string of pedestrian fatalities, including reconfiguring traffic lanes and adding lighted crosswalks.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Requests Federal Aid After Deadly March Tornadoes Hit Southwest Communities
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster aid following deadly March 6 tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan that killed four people and caused widespread destruction across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Low-Flying Helicopters Will Map Southwest Michigan's Groundwater Using Advanced Geophysical Technology
A new USGS and EGLE collaboration will use low-flying helicopters with electromagnetic sensors to create 3-D maps of Southwest Michigan's groundwater reserves to depths exceeding 1,000 feet, helping better understand and protect the state's critical water resources.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Governor Whitmer Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration after March 6 tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan's deadliest weather event in nearly five decades, destroying 33 homes and causing widespread damage across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - policy
Michigan Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties after deadly March tornadoes that killed four people and destroyed dozens of homes. Federal aid could include low-interest disaster loans and grants for housing and repairs.
April 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Holtec Completes Critical Restart Milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southwest Michigan
Holtec International completes critical passivation milestone at Palisades Nuclear Plant, bringing reactor back to operating temperature and pressure for first time since 2022 shutdown, with restart expected in 2026.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Lansing: UM Health-Sparrow Breaks Ground on $60 Million Surgery Center to Reduce Wait Times
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow broke ground Monday on a $60 million surgery center in Lansing. The new facility at East Michigan and Pennsylvania avenues will add operating rooms and an MRI unit to reduce patient wait times.
6d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
36-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Walker Near Grand Rapids
A 36-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Walker, Michigan, on Friday night. Police are investigating the cause of the single-vehicle crash on Wilson Avenue.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Lansing: 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder After 19-Year-Old Woman Dies From June 5 Shooting
Jovanathan Jamar Mitchell, 18, faces open murder charges after a 19-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound sustained in a June 5 shooting on Moores River Drive in south Lansing.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Saginaw Teen Faces $500,000 Bond After Shooting 25 Rounds Into Bridgeport Township Home With Assault Rifle
Christopher A. Aldridge-Hamilton, 18, of Saginaw faces felony charges after firing 25 rounds from an assault rifle into a Bridgeport Township home on Kansas Avenue. Judge set bond at $500,000.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Battle Creek Gets $1.2 Million MDOT Investment as I-94 Business Loop Resurfacing Begins
MDOT has begun a $1.2 million resurfacing project on 1.3 miles of I-94 Business Loop in Battle Creek, with lane closures expected through July 31. The work covers Michigan Avenue and Main Street between Dickman Road and the Amtrak railroad.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local news
High-speed crash in Dearborn injures several, one in critical condition
A high-speed crash in Dearborn on Wednesday afternoon injured several people, including one passenger in critical condition. Police are investigating the three-vehicle incident that occurred on Michigan Avenue and Jonathon Street.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Kalamazoo's Lynn Chen-Zhang, Charles Zhang to Receive Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Kalamazoo philanthropists Lynn Chen-Zhang and Charles Zhang will receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for their decades of community service and business leadership in Southwest Michigan.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Saginaw Skateboarder Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Early Morning Crash
A 22-year-old Saginaw skateboarder died on scene after being hit by a truck in an early morning crash near Davenport Avenue and No. Oakley Street.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Two schools close in Grand Rapids after deadly shooting sparked by soccer dispute
Two people died in a shooting Tuesday night in Southwest Grand Rapids after a suspect was turned away from joining a soccer game. The incident led to the closure of Southwest Elementary and Southwest Middle High School.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Governor Whitmer Tries to Ease High Gas Prices
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs Executive Order No. 2026-4 declaring a state of energy emergency to lower gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties by suspending fuel regulations that would allow cheaper winter blend gasoline to be sold through the spring.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Dual Executive Orders Addressing Energy Emergency and Tariff Refunds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs dual executive orders addressing rising gas prices due to the Iran war and federal tariff refunds for businesses. The energy emergency order allows cheaper fuel blends in eight Southeast Michigan counties, while the tariff directive directs state agencies to help businesses recover costs from Trump administration tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources - policy
Michigan Measles Outbreak Spills Into Two Counties as State Lowers Vaccination Age Recommendation
Michigan state health officials have temporarily lowered the age recommendation for measles vaccinations in Washtenaw and Monroe counties to 6 months as a measles outbreak spreads. The change applies to children in or traveling to these southeastern counties until May 16.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Measles Outbreak Spills to Monroe County as State Health Officials Recommend Earlier Vaccination for Infants
Michigan's measles outbreak has expanded to Monroe County, bringing the state total to eight confirmed cases. Health officials are recommending that infants as young as 6 months receive an accelerated first dose of the MMR vaccine in several southeast Michigan counties due to possible community transmission. The outbreak has cost health departments nearly $100,000 so far in containment efforts.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - governor
Michigan Lawmakers, Governor Seek Federal Disaster Aid After Deadliest Tornadoes in 50 Years
Michigan Governor and congressional delegation seek major federal disaster declaration after deadly March 6 tornadoes kill four and destroy dozens of homes in southwest Michigan, marking the state's deadliest weather event in nearly 50 years.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Gov. Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency to Save Michigan Drivers Money Amid Rising Gas Prices
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4 declaring an energy emergency, allowing cheaper gasoline blends in eight southeast Michigan counties amid 30 percent gas price increases driven by the Iran war.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Attorney General Wins Legal Battle to Restore Federal Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secures federal court order restoring the BRIC disaster mitigation grant program, enabling communities to prepare for future tornadoes and severe weather after devastating March tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Declares Energy Emergency and Orders Tariff Refund Study as Gas Prices Spike
Governor Whitmer signs executive order declaring energy emergency to ease gas prices in eight southeastern Michigan counties while directing state agencies to help businesses access refunds from unconstitutional federal tariffs.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - courts
Michigan Health Officials Recommend Early Measles Vaccines for Infants Amid Spreading Outbreak
Michigan state health officials have recommended that infants ages 6-11 months receive an accelerated measles vaccine dose in seven southeast Michigan counties amid a spreading outbreak that has reached Monroe County from Washtenaw County.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Michigan's Appeal in Line 5 Sovereign Immunity Case, Allows Enbridge to Sue State
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline lawsuit, ruling that the state does not have sovereign immunity to shield it from Enbridge's federal lawsuit. This decision allows Enbridge to continue its legal efforts to maintain operations of the pipeline while the state pursues other legal avenues.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources