Family seeking answers in Salvation Army bell ringer murder
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A lose-lose legal battle? Michigan township defends decision to settle on OpenAI data center
SALINE TWP., MI — Amid angry, screaming neighbors, national publicity and personal attacks, elected officials in a rural farming community south of Ann Arbor continue to face pushback against a difficult decision they had to make. The blowback is due to the Saline Township Board of Trustee’s decision to...
Red cup rebellion hits Washtenaw County
The red cup rebellion began on Thursday Nov. 13. This included stores in Ypsilanti: Glencoe Crossing and Carpenter Road locations. Starbucks employees are outraged with the management of their stores and how they are being treated. The Starbucks workers are striking in hopes to finalize a fair contract with all...
EGLE gets earful during public hearing on Saline Township data center wetlands
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding the proposed 250-acre Saline Township data center. EGLE is being asked to grant a permit, which would impact about 10.5 acres of wetlands. The loss would be alleviated through the purchase of over 15...
Student workers to see pay increase Jan. 1 as minimum wage goes up
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum hourly wage in the state of Michigan will increase to $13.73. This change is a part of a series of planned wage increases. This stemmed from Senate Bill 8, introduced by Michigan Sen. Kevin Hertel. Senate Bill 8 required the state minimum hourly wage for non-tipped workers to...
Lawsuits Continue to Mount Against Fire Truck Manufacturers
Another community filed a lawsuit against a group of fire truck manufacturers, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy that forced cities and fire departments to overpay for their vehicles. The latest legal action comes from the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and targets REV Group, Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing...
Brighton resident is first female commander of Selfridge
Brig. Gen. Leah V. Voelker of Brighton became the first-ever female to command the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base in a Dec. 7 ceremony. As commander, Voelker is responsible for ensuring the combat readiness of nearly 1,500 Airmen, eight KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, 21 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft,...
Detroit’s Bev’s Bagels expands after less than a year in business
A Detroit bagel shop that opened just seven months ago is already expanding, with plans to double its current location and open a second store in Ann Arbor.
Avalon Housing weathered through 2025 with big plans on the horizon
Avalon Housing has weathered federal budget cuts in 2025, having built new affordable housing developments, and has big plans on the horizon. Avalon Housing has built and helped families move into 130 new affordable housing units throughout Washtenaw County. Executive Director Aaron Cooper says the projects they...
WCHD Promotes Mental Health Resources During the Holidays
Use 734-544-3050 or 988 for 24/7 mental health support. The Washtenaw County Health Department’s (WCHD) Wish You Knew mental health campaign encourages community members to call the Washtenaw County Community Mental Health 24/7 Access Line at 734-544-3050, or call/text 988, if they are struggling with their mental...

















