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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 - politics
Detroit City Council Votes 6-2 for Earlier Teen Curfew at Ford Fireworks After 14-Year-Old Shot in Takeover
Detroit City Council approved an 8 p.m. teen curfew for the Ford Fireworks by a 6-2 vote. The decision followed a shooting that left 14-year-old Tavuan Clark with a bullet wound inches from his heart during a teen takeover downtown.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 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 - policy
Red Flag Warning Issued For Marquette As Fire Danger Climb Ahead Of Warm Weekend
Fire officials warn residents to avoid outdoor burning as dangerous conditions including gusty winds and low humidity create elevated wildfire risk.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
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.
May 12, 2026·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.
May 11, 2026·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.
May 11, 2026·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.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Battle Creek Field of Flight Brings F-35s, Fireworks and Road Closures for America's 250th
Battle Creek's Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival runs July 1-5 with F-35 fighter jets, fireworks, and road closures as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 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
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 - business
Ascend Wellness Closes Lansing Cannabis Facility, Lays Off 94 Workers After December Fire
Ascend Cannabis Group permanently closes its Lansing cultivation facility and lays off 94 workers following a December 25 fire. City officials say the closure reflects wider contraction in the local cannabis market.
May 15, 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 - 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 - politics
Warren Man Arraigned on 9 Charges After Pulling Gun on Hospital Workers
Walter Smith, 31, was arraigned on nine charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearm counts after allegedly pulling a gun on three hospital workers during their overnight break outside Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren.
June 20, 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 - policy
Detroit Poll: Michigan Voters Don't Know the State Is Falling Behind on Income, Education, and Jobs
A new Detroit Regional Chamber poll finds 75 percent of Michigan voters don't know the state has fallen to 39th nationally in per-person income. The findings arrive as the Mackinac Policy Conference opens with warnings that Michigan's house is on fire.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene Sworn Into Michigan Senate, Restoring Democrats' One-Seat Majority
Saginaw's Chedrick Greene was sworn into the Michigan Senate Thursday, restoring Democrats' one-seat majority and filling a seat vacant for more than a year. The fire captain and Marine veteran won the 35th District special election with nearly 60% of the vote.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Flint Family Preparing To Bury 9-Year-Old Tyhari Knox Killed In Drive-By Shooting
A Flint family is preparing to bury 9-year-old Tyhari Knox who was killed in a drive-by shooting that fired more than 200 bullets into their Altoona Street home and injured her 12-year-old sister.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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