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Four people struck by lightning during concert at Milan Dragway
The Milan Fire Department said the lightning strikes injured four people at the end of the Mud Bash Saturday night at the Milan Dragway in Milan, about 20 miles south of Ann Arbor. All of the injured were adults.
Baby found all alone on Detroit’s west side reunited with family
Detroit Police are putting out an urgent call for assistance— to locate the parents or guardians of a baby found all alone on the city’s west side. The child was found in the area of West Grand Boulevard and Dexter.
State Police: Man reports driver in red pickup truck shot at him multiple times on The Lodge
The caller told troopers a red pickup truck pulled up in the right lane next to his car and fired three shots at him—while he was driving on northbound M-10 The Lodge in the area of Warren Avenue and I-94 ramps.
8-year-old boy critically injured in Rochester Hills splash pad mass shooting released from hospital
An 8-year-boy who was critically injured in a mass shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills has been released from the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. He is “resting comfortably” at home.
Did Trump win the first presidential debate? Here’s what the polls say
It’s no secret that most people who watched the first 2024 presidential debate Thursday weren’t very impressed. Based on social media responses during the debate, former President Donald Trump was the clear winner – but what do the polls say?
Police: Semi-truck driver runs away from Emergency Room after causing multiple small crashes on I-94
A semi-truck driver ran out of the Emergency Room after he caused multiple small crashes. State Police said he hit the median wall on I-94 near Wyoming, and the concrete pieces led to multiple crashes.
Appeals court revives lawsuit for Southfield woman found alive in body bag
A Michigan appeals court has revived a lawsuit on behalf of a Southfield woman who had been declared dead, but opened her eyes and gasped for air when funeral home workers unzipped her body bag in a case that swept national headlines.
Oakland County man wins nearly $450k buying Fantasy 5 ticket on a whim
An Oakland County man won almost $450,000 on a Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The man, 43, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the May 28th drawing.
81-year-old grandmother, son and grandson charged in Eastpointe drive-by shooting
An Eastpointe grandmother, as well as her son and grandson, have been charged in connection to a drive-by shooting. She’s charged with storing the vehicle used in the shooting at her home.
Michigan State Police investigating after 23-year-old man is shot and killed in Flint home, Friday morning
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of a young man in a shooting in Flint, Friday morning. Police responded to a call about shots fired at 5:15 a.m.
Hillsdale deputy killed in shooting identified as William Butler Jr., a father of 3; MSP releases new details about what happened
For the second time this month, a Michigan sheriff’s deputy has been shot and killed while on duty. We’re now learning more from Michigan State Police about the second shooting, which happened Thursday evening in Hillsdale.
It’s Paul Bunyan Day: Why does Michigan lay claim to the legend of the giant lumberjack?
Today (June 28) is Paul Bunyan Day! Though Paul Bunyan’s story is known throughout the country, Michigan tends to lay claim to the legendary lumberjack – but why? As it turns out, there’s real Michigan history to be found among these tall tales.
11-year-old River Rouge girl loses four fingers, twin sister is cut and burned when lighting firework mistaken for a sparkler
Twin girls, age 11, were seriously injured in their Downriver home on Thursday when a powerful firework blew up in their hands. Reports say the children thought the firework was a sparkler.
What is a meteotsunami? Meteorologists say one hit the Lake Michigan shoreline during this week's storms [VIDEO]
According to The Weather Channel, a meteotsunami slammed into the shore of Lake Michigan this week, causing the water to quickly rise two feet. What is a meteotsunami?
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