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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 - 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.
2d ago·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 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 - 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.
1d ago·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 - 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.
2d ago·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 - 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.
6d ago·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 - 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 - 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