Abandoned for Years? 1997 Mustang Pulled from Michigan Lake
It’s not every day that you see a Ford Mustang being hoisted out of a lake. But that’s exactly what happened on July 28 when Van Buren Township Public Safety’s dive team pulled a red 1997 Mustang convertible from the bottom of Belleville Lake near Rawsonville Road.
Why is This Michigan Town Obsessed With Melon Ice Cream?
Apparently melon ice cream is a thing-- no one told me!. While flavors like Superman and Blue Moon are a regional delicacy, have you heard what's going on in this quaint, quiet Michigan town?. Apparently they're known for their melons!. If you asked any Michigander to name one notable thing...
New bill aims to reimburse homeowners for flooded basements
In 2021 and 2023, parts of Southeast Michigan were inundated with rain. This led to storm and sewer water backing up into thousands of homes in Detroit, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Those cities did provide some financial relief, but federal money was largely hard to come by. Now, the Fix...
Special Weather Statement Issued 3:38AM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from July 29 at 3:38 AM to 7:45 AM EDT, warning of areas of fog that may reduce visibilities to a half mile or less, creating hazardous driving...
Travel Advisory For I-94 In Washtenaw County
Some closures for motorists and others in the Dexter and Scio Township areas this week. MDOT advises that I-94 will have the following nightly closures to complete resurfacing:. 10 p.m. Monday, July 28 - 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 29. -Westbound I-94 will be closed from Zeeb Road to Baker Road...
Taylor teen, 13, sentenced after fatally stabbing 7-year-old sister
A Taylor teen faces delayed imposition of 25 to 60 years in prison after fatal stabbing of sister.
Man who jumped into pond to evade police sentenced to 1 year in jail
ANN ARBOR, MI -- A man who jumped into a pond to evade police will spend one year in jail. Miguel Angel Aparicio-Navas, 38, was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation after pleading to assault with intent to commit sexual penetration in two separate cases.
Livingston County restaurant inspections: Undercooked chicken, moldy lemons found
HOWELL — Each month, the Livingston County Health Department inspects restaurants, schools and other facilities for unsafe food practices. Good food safety practices are critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Daily publishes reports on "priority" violations — those that could...
Wayne mother sentenced to at least 28 years in prison for the death of...
A mother was sentenced on Monday in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter. On March 16, 2024, police were called to a home on Phyllis Street in Wayne and found an unresponsive child in a bedroom. Police said she had “significant bruising and swelling” to her head and neck. Prosecutors said the injuries...
Cannabis regulators fine 25 businesses for violations across Michigan
State regulators fined 25 cannabis businesses in June for violations ranging from improper advertising to delivering marijuana without approval. Ten of those businesses operate in metro Detroit and received a total of more than $160,000 in fines. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency took action against these local...