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Kalamazoo Woman Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of 3-Month-Old Brooklyn Jackson
Tonette Daytonya Sigsbee, 33, faces involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges in the November 2025 death of 3-month-old Brooklyn Ja'veil Jackson in Kalamazoo. An autopsy ruled the infant died from a Benadryl overdose.
June 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Ann Arbor Rep. Carrie Rheingans Co-Sponsors Michigan Death with Dignity Bill as Debate Reopens
Ann Arbor State Rep. Carrie Rheingans co-sponsors a Death with Dignity Act package in the Michigan House that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication. The bills face long odds in the Republican-led chamber.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Demand MDOC Director’s Resignation After Four Inmate Deaths in One Month
State lawmakers led by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky are demanding MDOC Director Heidi E. Washington resign after four inmate deaths in state prisons over one month, including two at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
May 25, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - 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 - politics
Saginaw Man Charged With Murder in January Beating Death of 49-Year-Old Neighbor
Marcelo F. Pilar, 21, of Saginaw Township was arraigned Monday and held without bond on charges of open murder and tampering with evidence in the January beating death of 49-year-old Armando Garcia Jr. Garcia's mother said she is praying for both families.
June 23, 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
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 - elections
Leaked Audio Shows Michigan Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Avoided Comment on Khamenei Death Due to Dearborn Voters
Leaked audio reveals Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed avoided commenting on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, citing concern that many voters in Dearborn would be sad about the death. The recording shows campaign strategizing on how to deflect questions to Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein rather than addressing the killing directly.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - crime
Flint: Pierre Chambers Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Father's 2024 Shooting Death
Pierre Chambers, 34, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder for shooting his father Osborn Chambers 24 times in their Flint home. He faces life without parole.
June 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 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 - politics
Two SUVs strike 60-year-old pedestrian in Pontiac, victim dragged for half-mile before death
A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two SUVs in Pontiac on Sunday night. Deputies say the victim was dragged for about a half mile and are seeking information from the public to identify the drivers.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - 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 - crime
Three Family Members Found Dead After Capsized Fishing Boat in Saginaw Bay
Three Whitmer family members from Beaverton were found dead after their fishing boat capsized in Saginaw Bay. The Coast Guard and Michigan DNR conducted a two-day search before locating the victims on Wednesday morning.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Flint Man Aaron Aydelotte Sentenced to Life in Prison for Conway Township Murder
Flint man Aaron Aydelotte sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in Conway Township shooting death. Co-defendant Marqwevell Cummings faces separate proceedings.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
50-Year-Old Bay City Man Found Partially Submerged in Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township
A 50-year-old Bay City man was found partially submerged in the Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township on Thursday afternoon. The Saginaw County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine cause of death.
May 15, 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 - legislature
Michigan Introduces Water Safety Education Bill as Drowning Claims Lives in Great Lakes State
Michigan House Bill 4477 would require water safety education in K-8 classrooms as drowning prevention advocates push for mandatory curriculum to protect children from water-related deaths across the state.
April 9, 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