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Firefighters rescue family of ducklings from storm drain in Traverse City
Five mallard ducklings were rescued from a storm drain Monday morning in Traverse City after firefighters responded to the call. The baby ducks were released in a safer area where other mallard families were nearby.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local
Fire at Chandler Crossing Apartments Displaces 46 Residents Near MSU
A fire at The Village at Chandler Crossings apartment complex displaced 46 residents near MSU. The fire started from careless discarding of smoking materials on an exterior balcony. No injuries were reported and all occupants have been provided shelter.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - government
Bangor Township Residents Vote on $9.3M Fire Station Bond That Would Replace Over 50-Year-Old Station
Bangor Township residents will vote on a $9.28 million bond to replace a fire station built in 1963 with a modern facility that would cost taxpayers about $75 annually per household.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Four Grand Blanc Township Firefighters Sue Over Alleged Retaliation Following Chief Support
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters filed a federal lawsuit claiming retaliation for publicly supporting Fire Chief Jamie Jent after a deadly church attack. The plaintiffs allege their First Amendment rights were violated when Superintendent Dennis Liimatta changed hiring procedures.
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - fires
Four children escape injured from Muskegon Heights house fire
Four children escaped a house fire in Muskegon Heights Monday evening, but not without injury. One child suffered cuts from broken glass and three others had smoke inhalation from the kitchen fire that started after 8 p.m.
22h ago·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 - elections
Leaked Audio Sparks Firestorm Over Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed's Campaign Strategy on Iran, Israel
Leaked audio shows Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed telling his team he should avoid commenting on Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's death because "there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad"
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Michigan Senate Primary Heats Up as El-Sayed Rallies With Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow candidates and community leaders after scheduling campaign appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of making antisemitic remarks. The decision marks a flashpoint in the competitive primary as Democrats seek to regain power in the midterm elections.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Joins 21-State Coalition Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Power Plant Emissions Standards
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins a coalition of 21 states and local governments in challenging the Trump administration's rollback of stricter federal limits on toxic air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan House Introduces Constitutional Carry Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Weapon Carry
Michigan House Republicans have introduced House Bill 5653, which would eliminate the concealed pistol license requirement for carrying firearms in public. The constitutional carry proposal draws support from gun rights advocates while facing opposition from public safety organizations.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources