Grosse Isle’s Swan Drive Bridge weight limit cut severely after routine inspection
GROSSE ILE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Wayne County Department of Public Services is warning residents of Grosse Ile's Swan Island to be careful going over the Swan Drive Bridge as they put a three-ton weight limit in place on the bridge. A meeting for all Swan Island residents will...
U-M regent Acker apologizes after investigation shows ‘disturbing messages’ were real
An investigation launched by the University of Michigan confirmed that “disturbing messages” allegedly made by university regent Jordan Acker were legitimate.
Police say they’ll shut down planned teen takeover at the Livonia Spree
New security concerns are prompting a response from police ahead of this weekend's Livonia Spree.The Livonia Police Department said it's aware of social media posts suggesting a possible "teen takeover" planned at the popular festival — which includes carnival rides and a fireworks show — and are warning that disruptiv
Home struck, no one injured in shooting near Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI TWP., MI - A home was struck during a shooting near Ypsilanti, although no one was injured, police said. Police were called for a report of shots fired around 2:20 a.m., Friday, June 26 in the 2300 block of Ponderosa Court in Ypsilanti Township, said Cmdr. Eugene Rush with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Offic
Dexter High School has a New Assistant Principal
The new Assistant Principal at the Dexter High School (DHS) brings some good experience to the role and is a familiar face to many in the school district, especially to the students and staff at Mill Creek Middle School. With the hiring decision of the Dexter Community Schools Board of...
Free downtown Brighton festival returns with local restaurants, vendors
Brighton, MI – A Taste of Brighton will return to downtown Brighton from July 10-11, offering a free weekend celebration of the community’s restaurants, retailers and artisans. Hosted by the nonprofit Believe in Brighton, the two-day festival runs from noon to 11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to...
Lima Township Residents Tell Their Stories
Each person that went before the camera had a unique story. Whether they were part of a family where generations of family members have been farming in Lima Township or if they had recently moved to the area wanting to get out of the city and into a more rural setting, their stories were recorded in an effort to let Co
Michigan goes into Mississippi to land 4-star LB Frederrick Ford
Michigan’s late push paid off in a big way. Four-star linebacker Frederrick Ford of Greenwood (Miss.) has committed to the Wolverines over finalists Tennessee and Mississippi State after Kyle Whittingham‘s program made a late surge. Ranked No. 243 in the Rivals Industry Ranking, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound defender held ov
Saline Purchases Two Police Vehicles
Saline City Council approved the purchase of two vehicles for the Saline Police Department’s fleet, not to exceed $113,000, on June 22. “While the City typically replaces one patrol vehicle annually, the Police Department is currently operating some fleet vehicles beyond their intended replacement cycle, resulting in i
Serious Two Vehicle Crash in Sylvan Township
A head-on collision on M-52 caused both drivers to be injured with one being transported by Survival Flight to the University of Michigan Hospital. The Michigan State Police said at 10:45 a.m. on June 25, state troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on M-52 near Jerusalem Road. The Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA)

















