Ann Arbor launches community-owned solar utility with battery backup
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor is launching a new kind of municipal utility, using locally generated solar power and battery storage to give residents another option for clean energy. The Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility, or SEU, began its first installations in the city’s Bryant neighborhood this year....
Ypsilanti woman says contractor left driveway worse after repair
A Ypsilanti woman says she was left frustrated with work done by Blaine Stockdale of No BS Construction.
Brighton Smokin’ Rock-N-Blues Festival delights crowd at annual event
"Livingston In Photos," a series shot by reporter Makayla Coffee, highlights the extra-ordinary happenings of your neighbors. BRIGHTON — The smell of smoke from fresh, juicy barbecue filled the air of downtown Brighton during a recent event. For this week's Livingston in Photos, I decided to take a walk around the Br
Parents underestimate risks of e-bikes, e-scooters as injuries rise, poll shows
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (News 10) - E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming an increasingly common sight on roads and sidewalks, but health experts warn that riders and their parents may be underestimating the risks of the motorized machines. Only 6% of parents rated themselves as very informed about the different types...
Council Hears Risk Mitigation Working Group Report
The city heard a report from leaders of the Risk Mitigation Working Group , an advisory body authorized by Saline City Council. Laurie Champion, the group's facilitator since its inception, and Dean Girbach, its chair, addressed council on the group's work. Mayor Brian Marl, Councillor Jim Dell'Orco, Mitch Rohde and Ni
City of Ann Arbor looks to again address deer population
The Ann Arbor City Council is again looking for ways to control its deer population. The proposal is getting push back from the Humane Society of Huron Valley. A resolution directs City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. to develop recommendations regarding a deer management program. The city pursued a program several ye
Devin Scillian makes playwright debut with Purple Rose’s ‘Bastard’
For Devin Scillian, retirement has been a real B-word. That's "Bastard," specifically, the former WDIV-TV news anchor's debut effort as a playwright. It opens Sept. 24 at Jeff Daniels' Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea and runs through Dec. 20. The show tells the story of the Lambert brothers: one, a successful but faded
University of Michigan Regent Paul Brown joins Sault Ste. Marie protest over medical center...
Brown supported Dr. Thilak Chander and physician assistant Danielle Russo, who were fired without explanation from MyMichigan Medical Center Sault.
Maru Sushi + Bar off to successful start in Brighton
BRIGHTON — A Brighton sushi shop is celebrating a successful start with a grand opening celebration. Maru Sushi + Bar had a grand opening for its new location, 8262 Cross St., on Sept. 17 after first opening in the spring. The restaurant is owned by Robert Song, who started Maru in 2009. Song is also behind Maru locati
$5M University of Michigan grant aimed at business students advocating for climate
ANN ARBOR, MI - A nearly $5-million University of Michigan grant is aimed at students combining their business interests with their environmental advocacy. The $4.9 million grant was made available by the Erb Institute to UM students seeking dual degrees at the School for the Environment and Sustainability and the Ross

















