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...
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners postpone part of senior transportation funding allocations
The way funds from the Older Persons Millage are being distributed led to another long discussion at Wednesday’s Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners were to vote on a resolution to share $1 million for seniors’ transportation between the Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), Jewish...
This bus service in Washtenaw County was awarded $333,333, others await decision
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A bus service will expand services for older adults in western Washtenaw County with funds from a new countywide millage that raises about $11 million a year for services that benefit older adults 60 and older. The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday,...
Ann Arbor City Council’s Cynthia Harrison comments on recent traffic stop data
The Ann Arbor Police Department stopped zero motorists for vehicle equipment issues in August. This is part of an ongoing effort by the city to pull over fewer Black motorists. The last three months have seen vehicle equipment violation stops in the single digits since Ann Arbor City Police Chief...
