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The convicted mother of a Michigan school shooter is seeking anew trial over witness deals
The first U.S. parent to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by a child asked a Michigan judge to throw out her conviction on Jan. 31, arguing that her trial was spoiled by the prosecutor’s failure to disclose key details about two major witnesses.
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Michigan hunters are feeding their communities by donating thousands of pounds of meat to local food banks
These food drives didn’t just help feed local Michiganders—they also helped control the state’s deer population.
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Kalamazoo County transforms hotel into family shelter amid rising homelessness
Kalamazoo County has approved an 80-unit family shelter as student homelessness soars. Here’s what we know so far.
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Flint’s drinking water meets higher state safety standard
The latest testing indicates that even under a stricter standard, the drinking water in Flint remains in compliance with the state’s Lead and Copper Rule.
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Stay off Kearsley Lake: Flint issues urgent ice warning
Flint officials issue urgent warning about dangerous ice conditions at Kearsley Lake. Extreme cold and unpredictable water levels create a hazardous situation.
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Oakland County flock culled after confirmation of bird flu
Following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, more than 100 chickens, geese, ducks and other birds at a farm in Waterford Township were culled.
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Radon alert: Free test kits available in Michigan counties
Radon lurks in Michigan homes, but free testing kits could save lives this January. Find out if your home is at risk.
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12 of the wildest Michigan news stories from 2024
2024 was certainly a headline-making year. Here are the wildest Michigan news stories, from a giant cake to mysterious underground holes.
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Detroit sees a drop in homicides and violent crime, according to preliminary 2024 data
Homicides in Detroit have dropped to levels not seen since before the mid-1960s, according to preliminary year-end statistics released Friday by the city.
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Skibidi, cringe, and 8 other words every Michigander needs to stop using in 2025
Every year since 1976, Lake Superior State University has published a list of so-called “banished words” that have worn out their welcome and should no longer be used.
