Michigan News Roundup: Six Dead in Missaukee County Shootings, Flight 255 Memorial Marks 39 Years, Dream Cruise Draws Big Crowds and More

Published Aug 17, 2026 · Community · Red Rock Daily staff

Here’s a roundup of recent Michigan news. A shooting rampage in Missaukee County left six people dead, including the gunman, and one person in critical condition, while a 13-year-old girl shot four times helped police identify the suspect who killed her family. Families and first responders gathered in Detroit for the 39th anniversary of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crash, the Woodward Dream Cruise drew big crowds along Woodward Avenue, The New York Times examined whether Gov. El-Sayed could cost Democrats Michigan, and a Metro Detroit couple accused of trafficking women through massage parlors was bound over for trial.

Missaukee County shooting rampage leaves 6 dead, including gunman

A shooting rampage in Missaukee County left six people dead, including the gunman, and one person in critical condition. A 13-year-old girl who was shot four times helped police identify the gunman, who killed her family. Authorities identified the suspect as Chad Hickman, who had a troubled past. (NBC News, The New York Times, FOX 2 Detroit, The Detroit News, CBS News, WPBN, Aug. 15-16, 2026)

Families and first responders mark 39th anniversary of Flight 255 crash

Families and first responders gathered in Detroit for the 39th anniversary of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crash. The Aug. 16, 1987 crash killed 156 people, and the memorial honored those lost. (WXYZ 7 Detroit, FOX 2 Detroit, Aug. 16-17, 2026)

Woodward Dream Cruise draws big crowds along Woodward Avenue

The 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise drew families, car fans and furries along Woodward Avenue. WXYZ aired a Dream Cruise special, and The Detroit News published a “Strange Wheels” photo gallery from the event. (Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, WXYZ, Aug. 15-16, 2026)

New York Times asks whether Gov. El-Sayed could cost Democrats Michigan

The New York Times published analysis asking whether Gov. El-Sayed could cost Democrats Michigan. A Fox News poll found a Senate battle looming in the state. (The New York Times, Fox News, Aug. 13-16, 2026)

Metro Detroit couple accused of trafficking women through massage parlors bound over for trial

A Metro Detroit couple accused of trafficking women through massage parlors was bound over for trial. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit, Aug. 16, 2026)

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