Saline Area Fire Authority Outlines Needs Behind Millage
Department materials provide a closer look at staffing, equipment and funding challenges ahead of the Nov. 3 vote. The Saline Area Fire Authority has released new information explaining the staffing, equipment and funding challenges behind its request for a 2.98-mill tax. The proposal will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot..
Louisiana approves its largest landfill; GFL presents Michigan expansion
Another month brings a fresh round of landfill expansion news. This time it includes an early procedural step in Michigan, where GFL Environmental must convince local officials to incorporate an expansion of the Arbor Hills Landfill into the county’s pending materials management plan. Louisiana, meanwhile, has approved
Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony Forlini will debate for one hour Oct. 8 at the University of Michigan. The event will also allow students to ask questions. Jordyn Herman of Bridge Michigan and Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service will moderate the event. Secretary of State candidates will gather for...
‘Safe Streets for All’ moves forward to improve Ann Arbor traffic safety
The City of Ann Arbor’s "Safe Streets for All" project is moving forward to help the city achieve its Vision Zero goals to improve traffic safety. 17 miles of roadway in Ann Arbor will be reworked with new safety measures to reduce crashes involving motorists and pedestrians. Suzann Flowers...
University of Michigan student sues school for denying in-state tuition
ANN ARBOR, MI - A University of Michigan student accusing the school of wrongfully denying in-state tuition prices in a federal lawsuit. Alen Henry Bean, a junior who plays soccer, alleges the university improperly denied him in-state tuition prices due to a discrepancy between addresses on his parents’ documentation c
Man convicted for fatal shooting could serve just 5 years in prison, angering victim’s...
ANN ARBOR, MI - A man who pleaded no contest to killing someone may serve as few as five years in prison, angering the victim’s family. “Five years is an extraordinary leniency for a man who brought a gun to a fistfight,” said Latonya Jernigan. “I’m not asking for revenge. I know no number of years can bring Nicholas b
Former TV Journalist Devin Scillian Debuts New Play at Purple Rose
September 15, 2026 ~ Devin Scillian joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss his new play, Bastard, opening September 24 at the Purple Rose Theater. DETROIT ~ Former Detroit television journalist Devin Scillian is returning to his storytelling roots with the debut of his new play, Bastard, which
Why 80 Bison Graze Beside U.S. 23 Near Ann Arbor, and Who Keeps Them...
Commuters cruising along U.S. 23 and M-14 near Ann Arbor have gotten used to an unusual sight out their windows: a herd of roughly 75 to 80 bison grazing across a 90-acre pasture at the Domino's Farms complex in Ann Arbor Township. For many drivers, it's just a strange blur of shaggy brown backs against the Michigan sk
This Michigan Town Is Basically a Real-Life Stars Hollow
A Michigan town is transforming into Stars Hollow for Destination Stars Hollow, bringing iconic 'Gilmore Girls' locations, inside jokes and fan-favorite moments to life.
Chelsea allows city manager to resign instead of firing her for cause
CHELSEA, MI — Chelsea city officials agreed to accept the resignation of Elle Cole, who is now the former city manager, instead of finalizing her firing. Cole submitted her resignation letter moments before Chelsea City Council’s meeting began Monday, Sept. 14. The council voted 5 to 2 to accept Cole’s resignation with

















