Michigan

Alleged Michigan school shooter called to the office before killings but no discipline, says superintendent

By Corey Williams, Ed White, Associated Press

The superintendent of a Michigan school district says no discipline was necessary for a teen who was summoned to the office a few hours before four students were fatally shot.

Michigan 15-year-old charged in Oxford High School shooting

By Corey Williams, Ed White, Associated Press

Ethan Crumbley, 15, has been charged as an adult with two dozen crimes, including murder, attempted murder and terrorism, for a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oakland County, roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Detroit.

Fourth student dies from Michigan high school shooting

By Ryan Kryska, Mike Householder, Associated Press

Authorities say a 17-year-old boy has become the fourth student to die from a school shooting in Michigan.

Three killed, six wounded by student at Michigan school say authorities

By Mike Householder, Associated Press

Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher.

Michigan office of U.S. Rep. Dingell broken into, vandalized

By Corey Williams, Associated Press

The Democrat represents Michigan’s heavily Democratic 12th Congressional District and says her office has been receiving threats for months.

New maps spark debate over majority-minority districts

By David Eggert, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Lawmakers in several states are debating precisely how many Black voters are needed in a legislative district to ensure they can elect the representative they want.

Rising COVID cases causing turmoil for Michigan schools as flu season arrives

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

School leaders in Michigan dealing with staffing shortages across their districts now face a flu season that’s arrived alongside a major spike in COVID-19 cases…

Some hospitals in Midwest overwhelmed as virus surge worsens in region

By Ed White, Associated Press

A surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Midwest has some Michigan schools keeping students at home ahead of Thanksgiving.

Judge approves $626 million settlement for Flint residents

By Ed White, Associated Press

A judge in Michigan has approved a $626 million settlement for Flint residents and others who were exposed to lead-contaminated water.

Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists

By Michael Phillis, Associated Press

Waiting for free bottled water is time consuming and some residents wonder why, in a state that recently dealt with the Flint water crisis, the problem wasn't fixed sooner.