Michigan State Fair Implements New Safety Measures After Teen's Death Last Year

Michigan State Fair implements new safety measures after teen's death last year

The Michigan State Fair is implementing significant safety changes after a 14-year-old was shot and killed in the parking lot of the fair last year. Police also say they have now identified a suspect in the case.The identity of the Michigan State Fair will remain the same, but safety and security measures are changing following last year's tragedy. "It's heartbreaking, it's an absolute tragedy, and we want to do everything that we can to prevent…

Michigan State Fair comes to Novi for Labor Day weekend

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the parking lot at last year's fair. The event continued with reduced hours, increased police presence and no admittance for unaccompanied minors.

Michigan State Fair this week

The Michigan State Fair is back this week. The fair runs from Thursday through Labor Day at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Craig Bender with the fair tells us there will be old favorites, like the goats and the pigs, and new surprises. “This year we have a new BMX, FMX stunt team,” Bender said. “It’s the dialed action stunt team, and they’re going to be there all weekend, which is pretty fascinating to see them fly in the air. Oh my …