5 takeaways: What a new report says about homelessness in Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR, MI — A new county report reveals a significant rise in homelessness in Washtenaw County, driven in part by rising housing costs and a lack of affordable options. Here are five key takeaways from the original article published by MLive/The Ann Arbor News. 1. Homelessness has surged...
Semi truck crash closes I-94 in Ann Arbor for second time this week
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – For the second time this week, a semi truck crash closed a stretch of I-94 in Ann Arbor. The day after a semi truck crashed and spilled hundreds of glass bottles across I-94 at Jackson Avenue, another semi truck crashed in the same place. This time, steel coils came loose and bounced across the...
Wink Martindale says Michigan freshman will be a name ‘everybody’s talking about’
As a true freshman, Michigan is very excited about his talent and potential he brought to Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Puts New Drone Rules in Place To Protect Residents’ Privacy
Ann Arbor officials passed strict drone controls on August 7. The rules set clear limits on city workers' drone use and data handling from aerial operations. "Because of my concerns around making sure that we were protecting the civil liberties of our citizens while we were also using this important technology, I...
12 Michigan Donut Shops That Make Mornings Worth Getting Up For
Michigan takes its donuts seriously, and it shows. In cozy bakeries rescued by the loyal support of police officers and in family shops where the ovens fire up long before sunrise, the Great Lakes State has turned sugary rings of dough into a morning ritual. Craving a no-frills glazed classic,...
Officer Belknap Works His Final Patrol for the Saline Police Department
At 8 a.m, Friday, Saline Police Officer John Belknap was set to hang up his gun and badge and retire as a police officer, capping his 37-year career in law enforcementment. He checked in for his last shift at 8 p.m - the latest and last of thousands of midnight shifts. As of 9:45 p.m. he'd already pulled over a...
Crews battled large fire at condo complex in Westland on Friday morning
Fire crews battled a massive fire at the Woodview Condominiums in Westland early Friday morning. It prompted a large response with several firetrucks and ambulances on scene.
Yuengling launches packaged beer in Michigan ahead of schedule
Yuengling has officially arrived in Michigan. Packaged beers from the Pennsylvania brewery, founded in 1829 and believed to be the oldest in the U.S., will be available in select local stores on Monday, Sept. 8. That’s according to Ypsilanti-based O&W Inc., which is distributing the beers in Michigan. O&W...
126 animals rescued from Michigan traveling zoo owner with cruelty history
ANN ARBOR, MI — More than 100 animals were rescued from the care of a woman with a history of animal cruelty-related convictions. The Humane Society of Huron Valley received an animal cruelty tip Friday, Aug. 29, regarding a traveling zoo in Plymouth, east of Ann Arbor, that led to the rescue of 126 animals,...
Beer Cooler in Ypsilanti remains closed following brawl caught on camera
YPSILANTI, MI – An Ypsilanti convenience store is currently closed following the release of a video showing a fight inside the store. The Beer Cooler, located at 22 S. Washington St. in downtown Ypsilanti, has been closed since Aug. 31 when a video of a fight inside the shop between two employees and a woman began...
