Saline Steps Back from Ebike Ordinance
The City of Saline is stepping back from the ebike ordinance that went through its first reading in August. Ordinance 877 would have its second reading and possible passage at Monday's council meeting. The ordinance governs electric bikes and skateboards - and even bans riding bikes on sidewalks downtown. Councillor...
This Midwestern County’s Divergent Gun Violence Patterns Reflect a Broader American Reality
Gun violence in Washtenaw County, Michigan, isn’t perceived the same way it is in Wayne County, home to Detroit, less than 50 miles east. But residents confront their own version of the crisis, split between two different realities. In Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County’s second-largest city, much of the interpersonal...
New stimuli room proves beneficial for YCS Perry Early Learning Center
Young students at Ypsilanti Community Schools have a new way to channel their energy to better focus in the classroom this school year. Educators at Ypsilanti Community Schools’ Perry Early Learning Center have been seeing success with their new stimuli room. The room is called the “Cub Cave,” or the gross motor...
Ohio State Suing Michigan Bar Over Drink Name
In a rivalry off the field, Ohio State is suing The Brown Jug in Ann Arbor over a drink named “Buckeye Tears,” citing trademark concerns and brand confusion—because some wounds run deep.
Threats prompt police presence at South Lyon middle school
LYON TWP. — Extra Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on site at Millennium Middle School Monday after threats were posted on social media over the weekend. South Lyon Community Schools' administrators learned around 6 a.m. Sunday that students had posted messages, including: “I bring gun to school?”,...
Fundraiser for young woman killed in murder-suicide held at Canton Culver’s
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - Sarah Carroll was shot to death by an ex-boyfriend who then took his own life in a domestic violence tragedy. The backstory: — The 20-year-old worked at Culver's in Canton on Ford Road which is now holding a Dine to Donate fundraiser for her family Tuesday.
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.
Ohio State submits legal challenge on “Buckeye Tears” drink at Ann Arbor restaurant
Buckeye tears were in short supply after Ohio State’s National Championship win — but Michigan fans didn’t need to worry. The Brown Jug, a bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has those wolverines well hydrated on all of the “Buckeye Tears” they want.
City of Ypsilanti to update its fire code
Changes are coming to the fire code in Ypsilanti. The current code hasn’t been modified since the 2018 edition. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the new code during tonight’s meeting. That will likely be followed by a preliminary vote to approve the changes. Ypsilanti...
Woman found dead inside home in Canton, Michigan, police say
One person was taken into custody after a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Monday inside a home in Canton, Michigan, according to police.
