‘Christmas Vacation’ pop-up in Ann Arbor bar serves a yummy drink with unprintable name
ANN ARBOR, MI - There is a time-honored history of drinks with explicit names at bars in college towns. Typically, they are precursors to a night of debauchery. I just had one in a wholesome holiday wonderland themed after “Christmas Vacation.” I’ll share the menu here so you can read it, but it’s themed after Uncle...
‘You didn’t care’: Taylor mom seeks answers after hit-and-run crash caught on camera
TAYLOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Taylor mother is pleading for help identifying the driver who slammed into her car and fled the scene, leaving her with thousands in medical bills and no transportation. Kristina Sinclair was turning into the driveway at her workplace on Nov. 23 when a dark-colored...
County board passes resolution to take over sheriff’s HR department
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday to take control of the sheriff’s Human Resources Department, a move criticized by the sheriff. Commissioners voted nearly unanimously during its regular Dec. 3 meeting to move four HR positions in the Washtenaw County...
Record-breaking weather possible in Metro Detroit as dangerous cold invades
DETROIT – We could have record-breaking weather Friday in Metro Detroit as dangerously cold temperatures invade. Temperatures Friday morning are in the single digits, and some areas in Washtenaw and Lenawee counties have fallen below zero. Any children waiting for the bus should plan to sit in your car...
Howell Police Department Welcomes Newest Member
The newest member of the Howell Police Department was officially sworn in at a recent City Council meeting. Officer Hunter Redding was administered the oath of office, followed by the pinning of his badge by his wife and family. Officer Redding attended Pinckney High School, and served in the Marine...
After 101 years, this Michigan opera house is getting a second chance at life
The global market for the restoration of historic buildings is valued at more than $120 billion. And the U.S. has some historic buildings out there, many of which are just waiting for the right person to come along and give them a second life. Among those buildings is the Howell...
Ed Bambas, 88, surprised with $1.7M after viral video and fundraiser
BRIGHTON — Livingston County's Ed Bambas went viral after telling his story to Australian influencer Samuel Weidenhofer. Now, his life is forever changed. "I cannot express any words (for) how thankful I am to all of the people," Bambas told media on Dec. 5, as tears filled his eyes. He'd just been presented with a...
Michigan regulators blow past DTE’s data center deadline
Michigan regulators announce virtual hearing Dec. 18 on a planned Saline Township data center's wetland, stream, and floodplain impacts.
4 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts with chance for up to 6...
There are four Northern Michigan counties under winter weather alerts due to a chance of snow. The following four counties are under a winter weather advisory until 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025:. Benzie. Emmet. Leelanau. Manistee. Snow accumulations and blowing snow are expected, according to the National...
Northbound U.S. 23 near Milan closed due to crash
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Northbound U.S. 23 north of Milan is closed due to a crash. The crash was reported at 12:43 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, near the Plank Road exit, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. All northbound lanes are affected. It is unknown when the freeway...

















