2 commercial buildings in Lapeer damaged in separate fires

Authorities in Lapeer, Michigan, say they're investigating two separate fires that damaged two commercial buildings early Sunday.

• Sep 27

Smoke alarms lauded for alerting residents early about Lapeer County fire

A Lapeer County fire chief says smoke alarms inside a Mayfield Township, Michigan, home "made a difference" in a garage blaze Friday morning by providing residents with an early warning.

• Jul 25

Police ask residents to not call 911 for wildfire smoke after spike in calls

The smoky sky over Michigan and Ontario might be alarming – but emergency officials say it's not something to call 911 about.

• Jul 16

Michigan man charged in Thanksgiving Day crash that killed 5-year-old daughter

A Michigan father has been charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter.

• Jun 4

Lapeer County market significantly damaged in Wednesday night fire

A fire was discovered Wednesday night at Slaterville Market in Lapeer Township.

• Jun 4

Fire destroys garage, damages home, in Lapeer County

Several first responder agencies were called to a garage and home fire Monday night in Lapeer Township.

• Mar 24

Police investigating after dozens of spikes found at Lapeer playgrounds

Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are still searching for answers after fence spikes were found at two playgrounds.

• Feb 23

Dozens of sharp spikes found at 2 Lapeer parks, police say

Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are investigating after more than 40 sharp spikes, described by officials as fence spikes, were found in two city parks.

• Feb 22

Metal spikes found at 2 parks in Lapeer; police investigating

Police in Laper want parents to be careful after dozens of metal spikes were found at two parks in the city earlier this month.

• Feb 21

What's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan for the November 2025 election?

Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Southeast Michigan.

• Nov 4, 2025

Nine Michigan students participating in National Spelling Bee competition

Nine Michigan students are among those competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 27-29.

• May 27, 2025

Life sentence issued in the previously cold case of Livonia woman's murder

A life sentence without the possibility of parole was issued in response to a 2011 homicide in Lapeer County.

• Apr 16, 2025

Genesee County deputy accused of leaving gun in school parking lot

Lapeer police responded to Lapeer High School around 6:33 a.m. Tuesday after a gun was found by a school employee inside a lunch box in the school's parking lot.

• Feb 13, 2025

Lapeer Fire Department warns dangers of disabling smoke alarms

The warning comes after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Village West Drive five days ago.

• Jan 7, 2025

Authorities investigate fire at Michigan apartment complex

The Lapeer Fire Department is investigating a third-alarm fire at an apartment complex that occurred Thursday morning.

• Jan 2, 2025

50-year-old man killed in Lapeer house fire

A 50-year-old Lapeer man died from the injuries he sustained in a house fire Tuesday, fire officials said.

• Feb 28, 2024