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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
Grand Rapids Police Chief Finalists Face Public Forum and Discrimination Lawsuit Scrutiny
Four finalists for Grand Rapids police chief met the public Wednesday. Two of the candidates, Mark Bliss and Eve Stephens, are named in discrimination lawsuits that could influence the city's decision.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Says Police Broke Policy by Brandishing Pepper Spray at Children in Spring Valley Park
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Drew Duncan says police violated department policy after officers brandished pepper spray at children during a community gathering at Spring Valley Park. More than a dozen residents confronted the city commission about the response.
July 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - police
Retired Michigan State Police Expert Analyzes East Lansing Shooting Video After Isaiah Kirby Fatal Shooting
A retired Michigan State Police detective analyzed body camera footage released Friday showing the fatal shooting of MSU student Isaiah Kirby. Lewis Langham, who spent 25 years with the agency, offered expert commentary on the video that shows officers responding to a stabbing that injured local attorney Douglas Mielock.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - police
East Lansing Police Release Body Camera Video After Fatal Shooting of MSU Student Isaiah Kirby
East Lansing Police released body camera footage showing the timeline of the April 15 officer-involved shooting that killed MSU student Isaiah Kirby after he allegedly stabbed attorney Douglas Mielock.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - police
Saginaw Police Rescue Woman From Burning Car After Crash On North Mason Street
Saginaw Police rescued a 24-year-old woman from a burning car after she crashed into a tree and another parked vehicle on North Mason Street. Officers broke out windows and a neighbor helped extinguish flames before firefighters arrived.
May 16, 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.
June 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - crime
Warren: Innocent Driver Killed After Juveniles Fleeing Police Crash Into His Car
A 48-year-old Detroit man died after a Dodge Ram fleeing Warren police ran a red light and struck his car. Four juveniles were arrested. One suspect remains at large. Police say the group is linked to at least 15 vehicle thefts in Warren.
June 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Local Government
Ann Arbor: Armed Police Flank City Council as Officials Cite Threats, Critics Call It Intimidating
Armed police now flank Ann Arbor City Council members during public meetings. Chief Andre Anderson cited rising threats against officials. Critics say the move intimidates the public.
June 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee Rejects Walker Site After Due Diligence Review
The John Ball Zoo Aquarium Committee has rejected a Walker landfill site after a due diligence review. The aquarium project remains in early stages with plans to open by 2031 and could draw 1 million visitors in its first year.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan State Police cruiser struck by vehicle after trooper ran across I-696 to avoid being hit, suspect's car then hit patrol vehicle in Detroit
A Michigan State Police trooper ran across I-696 to avoid being struck by a suspect's vehicle during a traffic stop in Detroit, but a second vehicle then hit the patrol car during the incident.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Woman Escapes Muskegon Heights Police Car While Handcuffed, Later Recaptured After Break-In
A woman handcuffed in a Muskegon Heights police car escaped through a partially open window and was later recaptured after a break-in at a Peck Street residence.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
East Lansing Police Release Body Cam Video After Fatal Shooting of MSU Student Isaiah Kirby
East Lansing Police released body camera video of the fatal shooting of MSU student Isaiah Kirby, showing officers firing multiple rounds at the 21-year-old after he ran toward them and attempted to drop a knife. The Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate the use of force by the four officers involved.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Warren Man Sentenced To 270 Days In Jail After Police Chase With 9-Year-Old Son In Car
A Warren man sentenced to 270 days in jail after a police chase that involved his 9-year-old son in the car. The driver pleaded no contest to child abuse and fleeing charges.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Ypsilanti Sends Police Budget Ballot Initiative to Governor Whitmer for Review
Ypsilanti City Council sends Charter Amendment to Governor Whitmer requiring voter approval for police budget increases. Initiative filed in 2024 with enough signatures to qualify for November 2026 ballot.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - police
Traverse City Honors Fallen Officers During National Police Week Ceremony
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office held its annual police memorial ceremony during National Police Week in downtown Traverse City. Undersheriff Randy Fewless said the event honors fallen officers and recognizes current service. The community attended as a show of support for local law enforcement.
May 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - police
Family Releases Graphic Photos After Officer-Involved Shooting of East Lansing Senior
The family of Isaiah Kirby released graphic photographs of his body to highlight what they describe as the devastating impact of the officer-involved shooting. Attorney Teresa Caine Bingman said the family was shown a highly edited presentation by the East Lansing Police Department rather than full body camera footage.
May 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Warren: 17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Police Chase Kills Detroit Father Remions Washington
A 17-year-old from Arizona visiting family in Michigan faces adult murder charges after a stolen truck chase in Warren ended in a crash that killed 48-year-old Remions Washington. Five juveniles were in the vehicle.
June 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
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.
June 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - 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
Double Hit-and-Run Kills 60-Year-Old Pontiac Man, Police Search For Two Drivers
A 60-year-old Pontiac man was killed Sunday night in a double hit-and-run. Police are searching for both SUV drivers who left the scene after striking the man at a crosswalk.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Four shot, two hit by vehicles at post-prom party in Muskegon County, police say
Police in Muskegon County are investigating a shooting and vehicle attacks at a post-prom party that left four people shot and two others injured Saturday night.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - state government
Michigan State Police Extends Emergency Operations Center Activation as Flooding Threatens Cheboygan Dam
Michigan State Police extends emergency operations center activation as rising water levels at Cheboygan Dam threaten flooding across the state.
April 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Measles Outbreak Strains Health Department Resources as State Recommends Early Vaccine Doses for Children
Michigan's measles outbreak strains health department resources as state recommends early vaccine doses for children amid seven confirmed cases in Washtenaw County and a potential eighth in Monroe County.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan State Police Opens Federal BRIC Grant Program to Help Communities Prepare for Natural Disasters
Michigan State Police opens FEMA BRIC grant program to help communities prepare for natural disasters following federal court order restoring congressionally mandated funding program.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan State Police Increase I-94 Patrols for Distracted Driving Crackdown During April Enforcement Month
Michigan State Police are increasing patrols along I-94 and across the state during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April 2026, targeting drivers who violate the Hands-Free Law amid rising distracted driving fatalities.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Grand Rapids on the Line as Michigan Governor Candidates Clash Over Tax Cuts, New State Departments, and Marijuana Taxes
Michigan governor candidates clashed over tax policy, government structure, and economic priorities at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Their proposals will directly impact Grand Rapids businesses and residents.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Politics
Traverse City: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Targeted in Politically Motivated CPS Hoax
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an anonymous false CPS report separated him from his four-year-old twins for 24 hours at his Traverse City home. Michigan State Police confirmed the report was false and politically motivated.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Grand Rapids: 22-Year-Old Ejected From Car in Rollover Crash on I-196 to I-96 Ramp
A 22-year-old Sparta man was ejected from his car and seriously injured in a rollover crash on the I-196 to I-96 ramp in Grand Rapids early Monday. Michigan State Police said the driver was not wearing a seat belt and speed was a factor.
June 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Saginaw Woman Hospitalized After Four-Vehicle Crash That Killed Two Teens in Montcalm County
A Saginaw woman was hospitalized and two 17-year-olds were killed in a four-vehicle crash on M-46 in Montcalm County Thursday night. Michigan State Police believe alcohol was a factor.
June 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - crime
Two Critically Injured in Muskegon County Head-On Crash as Van Crosses Center Line
Two drivers were critically injured Tuesday after a head-on crash on Holton Road in Dalton Township, Muskegon County. Michigan State Police say a van crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Saginaw State Senate Candidate Jason Tunney Sues Over Deepfake Videos as MSP Launches Probe
Saginaw Republican Jason Tunney sues former ally Jayden Scott for $25,000 over AI deepfake videos. Michigan State Police have opened a criminal investigation into the election interference.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - detroit
2 critically injured after fiery crash on Detroit's west side
A fiery two-car crash near 7 Mile and Evergreen roads left two people in critical condition. Detroit police are investigating and have detained the driver believed to be at fault.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Traverse City Woman Charged With Hiding Stolen Wine in Body Cavity
A 48-year-old Traverse City woman faces charges of retail fraud and smuggling after police found a bottle of stolen Chardonnay hidden in her body cavity following a store arrest.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Oakley Village Signs ICE Enforcement Deal Despite Resident Backlash
Oakley Police Chief Marc Ferguson signs 287(g) agreement with ICE, prompting protests and criticism from residents concerned about liability and racial profiling in town of fewer than 300 people
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - police
Two Men Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Fatal Crash on US-127 Near I-96 in Holt
Two Holt men and a driver hospitalized in critical condition after a fatal crash on US-127 near I-96 in Holt Township early Sunday morning.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - police
Fugitive Named Bruce Wayne Smith Jr. Arrested At Kalamazoo Hotel On Drug Warrants
A fugitive named Bruce Wayne Smith Jr. was arrested on drug warrants at a Stay Bridge Suites hotel in Kalamazoo after Van Buren County Narcotics Unit tracked him down.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Traverse City Teen Faces Arson, Home Invasion Charges After Fire, Assault on Blair Township Homeowners
An 18-year-old Traverse City man faces arson and home invasion charges after allegedly setting fire to a Blair Township home and assaulting homeowners who confronted him.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Marquette: 33-Year-Old Man Dies in Fatal Dirt Bike Crash on M-77 Near Manistique
A 33-year-old Germfask man died Sunday night after his dirt bike struck a parked pickup truck on M-77 in Schoolcraft County. Alcohol is believed to have played a role.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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
Pontiac Save-A-Lot Store Used to Spend Stolen SNAP Benefits as Michigan Faces $300 Million Data-Sharing Penalty
A Pontiac Save-A-Lot store was used to spend stolen SNAP benefits from vulnerable Michiganders, as the state faces a $300 million federal penalty for refusing to share food stamp data with the USDA.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Traverse City Voters Get New Mail Opt-Out as Michigan Changes Automatic Voter Registration June 1
Michigan changes its automatic voter registration opt-out process starting June 1. Newly registered voters will receive a mailed form they can return to remove themselves from voter rolls. The change stems from legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer in 2023.
May 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Marquette Rep. Karl Bohnak Co-Sponsors Prison Oversight Bills After Inmate Deaths Spark Accountability Push
Marquette-area State Rep. Karl Bohnak co-sponsored prison oversight bills that would expand the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman's powers after recent inmate deaths at Michigan state facilities.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Grand Rapids Officer Loses Supreme Court Bid in 2020 Riot Excessive Force Case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Grand Rapids officer Phillip Reinink, allowing a civil lawsuit to proceed over his use of a flashbang canister during the May 2020 downtown riot.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Right-Wing Activist Jake Lang Promoted Book Burning Event in Dearborn That Did Not Take Place
Right-wing activist Jake Lang promoted a book burning protest in Dearborn that did not take place. Lang claimed he was arrested on his way to the event, but Newsweek could not independently verify the arrest.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - state government
Michigan Restores Federal Disaster Mitigation Funding After Court Victory
Michigan restores federal disaster mitigation funding after court victory. The BRIC grant program provides communities with $19 million in federal funding to reduce disaster risks from floods, tornadoes and severe storms.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Prisoners Break Participation Records as State Expands Education Programs
Michigan prisons report record participation as nearly 4,000 inmates complete educational and vocational programs, up 66% from 2020, with partnerships expanding postsecondary opportunities across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - policy
Saginaw Readers: Michigan Raises Starting Pay for Upper Peninsula Prison Guards by $10,000
The Michigan Department of Corrections is raising starting pay for Upper Peninsula prison guards by about $10,000 a year. The increase is part of the state's Safe Prisons Initiative to combat chronic staffing shortages.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 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
Marquette County Issues Health Warning After Kratom Overdose Death
Marquette County Health Department warns residents about kratom derivatives after a fatal overdose death connected to retail kratom products. The department says kratom derivatives can be up to 13 times more potent than morphine and can cause death by respiratory depression.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Kalamazoo County Jail Under Investigation Over Lead and Copper in Water
Kalamazoo County Jail water testing reveals elevated lead and copper levels in some fixtures. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says water should not be consumed but is safe for other uses. Investigation continues with more testing expected in late May.
May 16, 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 - politics
Human remains found during missing persons search on Detroit's east side
Human remains were found during a missing persons search on Detroit's east side. Police say the remains are not connected to the active investigation and are now treating it as a homicide case.
May 14, 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 - crime
Vehicle Crashes Into Quality Dairy Store in Lansing, Driver Fled Scene
A vehicle crashed into a Quality Dairy store in Lansing early Tuesday morning and the driver fled the scene. Police are investigating and no injuries have been reported.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Treasury Launches $8 Million Fire Equipment Grant Program to Help Volunteer Firefighters
Michigan Treasury Department announces $8 million grant program to help volunteer and part-time fire departments purchase essential equipment
May 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Convicted Child Sex Offender Found Dead at Michigan Prison, Homicide Investigation Underway
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of 73-year-old inmate Daniel Keith Hosmer at the Macomb Correctional Facility as a homicide. The prisoner, serving a sentence for sexual offenses against children, died after lifesaving measures proved unsuccessful.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - budget
Michigan House Passes $75.8 Billion Budget Proposal, Senate Moves Toward Vote
Michigan House passes $75.8 billion budget proposal with cuts to state departments, Senate moves toward vote on Democratic plan
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Jocelyn Benson Paid $775,000 To Settle A Racial Discrimination Claim. Three More Lawsuits Followed.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office settled a $775,000 racial discrimination claim in 2024. Since then, three additional lawsuits have been filed by current and former employees, and a senior advisor submitted a sworn affidavit alleging discriminatory practices became department policy.
April 21, 2026·James Thornton | Michigan Capitol Press·6 sources - policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Said "Re-Parent Black Kids" and Every HHS Dollar Sent To Michigan FOC Proves It
The Secretary of Health and Human Services told a podcast audience that Black children should be re-parented. His department funds every Friend of the Court office in Michigan. The tape is public. The funding is documented. The system is doing exactly what he said.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - governor
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Disney's Tax Appeal in Decade-Old Dispute With State
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected Disney's appeal in a decade-long tax dispute with the state, upholding a lower court ruling that requires the entertainment giant to resolve the issue directly with the Treasury Department.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Agencies Fail to Act on Plastic Pellet Spill That Polluted Kalamazoo River for Weeks
Michigan state agencies failed to act for weeks on a plastic pellet spill that polluted the Kalamazoo River. A semi-trailer crash in January released 48,000 pounds of plastic pellets, but the Environmental Department wasn't notified until three weeks later. Cleanup is now underway, but questions remain about interagency coordination and regulation of industrial microplastics.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Bars City of Troy From Profiting on Building Permit Fees After 15-Year Battle
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled against the City of Troy after 15 years of litigation over building permit fees, ordering the city to pay $575,000 in fees and barring it from profiting on permit collections. The ruling sets a precedent for how Michigan municipalities may calculate and spend building department fees under the state Construction Code Act and Headlee Amendment.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Opens Federal Disaster Preparedness Grants After Court Order Restores Program
Michigan State Police opens federal BRIC disaster mitigation grant program after court order restores congressionally mandated funding for community resilience projects
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - courts
Michigan Red Flag Law Data Becomes Inaccessible to Public After Reporting Change
Michigan State Police denied public records request after courts began reporting ERPO data directly into Law Enforcement Information Network, making it difficult for researchers and the public to assess the red flag law's implementation
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Opens FEMA Disaster Grant Program After Federal Court Order Restores Funding
Michigan State Police and Attorney General restore critical disaster mitigation funding through federal court victory, reopening BRIC grant program for municipalities seeking to protect against natural hazards.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - policy
Michigan Treasury Sets April 20 Deadline for First Wholesale Marijuana Tax Payments With Penalty Waiver Option
Michigan Treasury has set April 20, 2026 as the deadline for first quarterly payments of the new 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax, with a penalty and interest waiver option for businesses that submit at least 75% of taxes due by the deadline and pay the full amount by January 20, 2027. The department issued Revenue Administrative Bulletin 2026-3 providing detailed guidance on tax calculations, taxable transactions, and compliance requirements.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Advance Comprehensive Drone Regulation Package Through Legislature
Michigan lawmakers are advancing a comprehensive bipartisan drone regulation package that addresses critical infrastructure protection, foreign-made drone restrictions, and enhanced state oversight through the Department of Transportation.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources