Driver who killed Farmington Hills parents of 6 learns his prison sentence
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The driver who crashed head-on into a Farmington Hills couple, killing them, learned how long he will spend in prison. Angel Melendez-Ortiz, 37, of Romulus, was fleeing from police and driving a stolen pickup truck in the wrong direction when he crashed into Jen Ambrosio, 43, and Ryan...
This Michigan Diner Was Just Named the Most Charming in the State
Michigan is home to a ton of great foods and restaurants sprinkled all across the state of Michigan. From the legendary diners in Northern Michigan, to the local mom and pop shops sprinkled across all the small towns Michigan has to offer. There is a small town Michigan diner that...
Unearthing buried cemetery near Ann Arbor reveals early settlers, Revolutionary War soldier
SCIO TWP., MI — Paul Schwimmer waved arms from the side of Pratt Road just as a reporter was pulling away from a tour of Popkin Cemetery in Scio Township. After searching for buried pieces of historic gravestones, ground penetrating radar had detected something worth turning the car around to see.
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell celebrates 40 years this weekend
If you're looking to get a jump start on your Fourth of July celebrations, listen to music, or if you're feeling adventurous, there's something to check out.
Church security expert emphasizes importance of active shooter training
WAYNE, Mich. — In the wake of a recent incident at a local church, security expert Tom Mynsberge is urging churches and other establishments to prioritize active shooter training. Mynsberge, who has trained over 100 churches in the past 25 years, said, "We never know when these things are going to happen. And it's...
22-year-old dies in Lenawee County crash; police say he had been shot before crash
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — Police in Lenawee County are investigating after a person died in a crash in northern Lenawee County early on Saturday morning. The Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near Tipton Highway and Kemp Road west of Tecumseh around 6:09 a.m. The sheriff’s...
Wayne man charged with shooting Southgate police officers
SOUTHGATE – Jeremiah Christian Kemp, 20, of Wayne, was arraigned June 22 in connection with the non-fatal shooting June 19 of two Southgate police officers. At 6 p.m. June 19, two police officers were dispatched to 13200 Village Park Drive apartments following reports that Kemp was on the second floor of the building...
Ann Arbor firefighters rescue 5th kayaker while 4 others were being helped to land
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor firefighters rescued a fifth kayaker after being called to a popular river while four others were being helped to dry land. Firefighters said they got a 911 call around 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, about two kayakers who had gone overboard and needed help.
Six critically injured in two-vehicle crash along M-125 in Monroe County
A vehicle that fled from police in Monroe County's Erie Township was involved in a serious crash shortly afterward.
Miny’s Mexican Restaurant brings authentic tacos, horchata to Ann Arbor
For my first two years as a student in Ann Arbor, a good Mexican restaurant was hard to come by. I had no car to take to Chela’s or neighboring towns, so I didn’t eat Mexican food for about two years. Miny’s Mexican Restaurant, now open on Broadway...