Washtenaw County sees 77% increase in homelessness since 2022, study shows
The study used county data and first-person surveys to give a snapshot of homelessness numbers for a given day in January.
State Gives Preliminary Thumbs Up for Murphy’s Crossing Public Space
The state has given a preliminary thumbs-up for the public space proposed by the City of Saline and property owner Tyler Kinley. Kinley owns Murphy's Crossing, the historic brick buildings on the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and South Ann Arbor Street. At the start of the year, they joined Kinley's efforts to...
Washtenaw County to launch new compost program
Washtenaw County is joining a pilot program to help move food waste out of landfills and be used for composting. About 25% of the waste that winds up in county landfills is compostable food and paper products. Curbside composting pickup in Washtenaw County is currently only available in the City of Ann Arbor.
Michigan woman indicted in international child smuggling conspiracy
BURLINGTON, VT – A Michigan woman has been indicted for her role in an international alien smuggling conspiracy that brought migrants, including children, from Central America into the United States across the northern border. A federal grand jury charged Norma Linda Lozano, also known as Norma Linda Quintanilla...
Recent crashes on I-94 at Jackson Rd bring up area’s dangerous history
Two major crashes this week at the Jackson Road ramps at I-94 have raised concerns in the local community. Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy says over 200 crashes happen there annually. He says many have gotten injured or killed near the ramps including firefighter Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt in 2006 while...
Ann Arbor father detained by ICE agents after elementary school drop-off, witnesses say
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. The GoFundMe account has been suspended as of Friday, and the organizer said all donations would be returned. UPDATE: Ann Arbor father detained after school drop-off released by ICE, feds say. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Ann Arbor Kicks off City-Run Clean Energy Network To Speed up Climate Goals
Michigan's Ann Arbor has launched a fresh power system to build local solar microgrids and tap into earth's heat. This bold step aims to push the city toward its green power targets faster than expected. "They're creating a whole new model of energy delivery for a city," said Mike Shriberg,...
Major crash on southbound U.S. 23 near Ann Arbor causes traffic alert
Michigan State Police are advising commuters to find a different route due to a major crash involving a dump truck and pickup truck on southbound US-23 at Joy Rd, Ann Arbor Township, Washtenaw County.
Humane Society of Huron Valley rescues 126 animals from woman with history of cruelty
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – More than 120 animals are now receiving better care after a large rescue by the Humane Society of Huron Valley. The animals were seized Friday, Sept. 5, from a woman who allegedly has a history of animal cruelty convictions. The group included dogs, cats, horses, ponies, a donkey, goats, sheep, a...
Livingston County woman turns 100, asks for donations to food pantry rather than gifts
SOUTH LYON - What birthday gift do you get for the 100-year-old who has everything? For Dorothy Meyers, it was cans and boxes of food. The Green Oak Township woman, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 30 at Baker's of Milford with 40 of her closest friends and family, asked that instead of presents, her guests...
