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From art fairs and car shows to food and beer fests, Michigan is host to a big variety of summer festivals. August is a popular month for music festivals, food tasting, and reenactments. The festivals listed below are a sampling of the different fair and festivals...

Drivers who follow Michigan's Emergency Vehicle Caution Law (more commonly referred to as the Move Over Law) save lives, plain and simple. That's why Michigan State Police are participating in a multi-state effort to crackdown on drivers who are not following the...

In an effort to boost crowds and keep automakers happy, the North American International Auto Show  (Detroit Auto Show) is being moved from its longstanding January date to June. Although the Detroit Auto Show remains a popular event, drawing international attention,...

When you contact 9-1-1, do you know the steps that dispatchers follow to gather the information needed to effectively deploy emergency personnel to the scene? Ever wondered what it would be like to work as a dispatcher? Be sure not to miss this opportunity to get an...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) invites you to participate in the 23rd Annual Fall Color 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 6 at Maybury State Park in Northville. The $25 entry fee includes a choice of t-shirt and refreshments. Each year, the MSP hosts the Fall Color 5k...

 As families are preparing for the upcoming school year, now is the perfect time to discuss back to school safety. Parents are encouraged to share the following safety tips with their children: Safety at the bus stop: Identify a safe place to wait for the bus that is...

Did you know more than 70 percent of car seats are not installed correctly? Car seats and booster seats can save the lives of children in the event of a crash, which it why it is vital to find the right car seat for your child, install it correctly and properly use it...

Company is charging for services that the State of Michigan offers for free LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today released a new consumer alert to warn Michigan business owners of a potential sales tax application scam. An online company called Sales...

After several recent incidents at Michigan state parks, it has come to light that the park officers could better protect themselves, the park employees, and other visitors if they were armed with guns. As of now, the Michigan state park police only carry a baton,...