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Kalamazoo public works crews found suspected human remains at a site once known as Pioneer Cemetery, now a park. The city is working with experts to investigate and honor the historical site.
Community & Society in ...
A man from Oakland County, Michigan won $6 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket and took a lump sum of $4.1 million, planning to buy a house and start a business.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 78-year-old man was found dead in a canal in St. Clair County after being reported missing. Authorities investigating the incident believe he drowned.
Detroit parents are charged with murder after their 8-year-old was beaten to death, facing felony murder, child abuse, and second-degree murder charges.
A semi-truck spilled salt on I-94 after the driver, who may have had a medical emergency, veered off the road. No other vehicles were involved but cleanup caused delays.
A 5-year-old boy in Westland, Michigan, accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun, leading to charges against his parents for unsafe firearm storage.
Detroit City Council approves an ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens, ducks, and bees, aimed at promoting urban farming and addressing food insecurity.
A Detroit motorcyclist died in a collision with a service truck on I-75 in Monroe County. On-duty authorities are investigating the incident.
Politics & Govt in ...
Todd Bettison was sworn in as Detroit's interim police chief, focusing on reducing crime and addressing traffic issues while expressing a desire to hold the position permanently.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Michigan reports a 5.7% decline in overdose deaths for 2023, outpacing the national average, with efforts emphasizing harm reduction and healthcare access.
A teen in Grand Rapids accidentally shot themselves, triggering a safe storage law investigation. The non-fatal incident emphasizes the importance of securing firearms to prevent minors' access.
Three Michigan State Police troopers were injured by an impaired driver while investigating separate crashes on I-94.
TextSpot, a Grand Rapids company, blocked a racist text message and traced the sender's IP to Philadelphia, aiding federal and state investigations into racist mass-texts.
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