Water shut off, boil advisory scheduled for Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI -- Portions of Ypsilanti will be under a precautionary boil water advisory starting Thursday after scheduled work on a nearby water main. The water will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 for scheduled upgrades to water mains along West Warner Avenue and Harriet Street, according the...
South Lyon Community Schools to reopen Thursday following multi-day closure
South Lyon Community Schools will reopen Thursday after being closed Wednesday for a third day due to a network security incident.
Surprise City (Not Ann Arbor) Is the Fastest Growing in Michigan
In the heart of Montcalm County, Bloomer Township is buzzing with new faces — but there's more to this growth than meets the eye.
This Old-Fashioned Restaurant In Michigan Will Serve You The Best Hash Browns Of Your...
Hidden in plain sight on the streets of Ann Arbor sits a silver treasure that’s been turning potatoes into pure magic for decades. The Fleetwood Diner might look unassuming from the outside, but inside those metallic walls, they’re creating hash browns so legendary they’ve become the stuff of Midwest folklore.
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to weigh in on data centers
The Washtenaw County Commission will vote on a resolution tonight urging local municipalities to require specific information before approving any new data centers. The resolution comes from the county’s Environmental Council which was looking at concerns brought forth by the public. There are at least four data...
People Drive From All Over Michigan For The Chicken Sandwich At This Mom-And-Pop Restaurant
In the heart of Ypsilanti sits a culinary gem that has Michigan residents putting miles on their odometers just for a taste of sandwich perfection – Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken, where the humble chicken sandwich has been elevated to an art form worth crossing county lines for. The...
Ann Arbor NAACP leader calls for policing changes to combat racial profiling
With attention to racial profiling in traffic stops by police in Ann Arbor, there’s a renewed call to action by those personally affected. Following a 2023 report revealing Black people are disproportionately pulled over in Ann Arbor than other population groups, the city took steps to get police to cut back on...
Shawarma taco bites, Turkish delights populate new downtown Ann Arbor eatery
ANN ARBOR, MI - I once stood in an entire alleyway of shawarma. Almost literally. During my first deployment in the Navy, we had a port visit in Manama, Bahrain. There is an avenue outside the base containing dozens of shawarma shops affectionately known as “Shawarma Alley.”. Few things...
The weather pattern is starting to look abnormal going into October
We are in a very summer-like weather pattern, which isn’t too bizarre for Michigan weather. As we head toward October 1, however, we aren’t seeing much of a cooldown. Here are the main weather points I have for you today. 1. Persistent Warm Pattern Extending Through Early October.
Ann Arbor Fire Station 4 moves to next phase of construction
The Ann Arbor Fire Department’s newest fire station is moving on to the next phase of construction as workers begin laying down the foundation. The old Fire Station 4 on Huron Parkway has been leveled to make way for a new station that will meet carbon neutrality standards. Mike...

















