Inside Fourgrounds, A New Coffeeshop by a TV Station
A walk through WDIV’s new Plymouth cafe and why building real‑world habits may beat chasing algorithms for local media. Over the weekend, I made a run out to downtown Plymouth to check out Fourgrounds, the new coffeeshop concept by WDIV-TV 4 — and why I think this kind of thing could matter for local media in 2026.
University of Michigan nurses sign new deal, approve wage increases
ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan nurses approved a new three-year labor contract that features wage increases, improved staffing rations and stronger workplace safety protections. The MNA-University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council - the group representing the Michigan Nurses Association - approved the agre
Chelsea Area Fire Authority Announces Leadership Transition
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) has a new interim fire chief in place. The CAFA Board announced in a press release on July 27 that the “Chelsea Area Fire Authority is beginning a new chapter following the finalization of a separation agreement between Fire Chief Robert Arbini and the Chelsea Area Fire Authority
Historic Ann Arbor railroad bridge near Mesick getting DNR rehab for trail safety
The project will reroute snowmobile traffic off plowed county roads and onto the Betsie Valley Trail, with completion targeted for this winter
Kyle Whittingham’s Fit as Michigan’s Next Head Coach
Tom Fornelli joins host Brandon Baylor to discuss Kyle Whittingham to Michigan on CBS Sports HQ.
Neighbors demand intersection safety improvements after back-to-back crashes
Residents living near the intersection of Rawsonville Road and Oakville Waltz Road say the crossing has been a safety concern for years, with some crashes proving fatal.
Over 10,000 ballots already cast in Ann Arbor, early voting in heated primary underway
ANN ARBOR, MI — Voting is underway for the Aug. 4 primary in Ann Arbor and over 10,000 voters already have cast ballots. The city began welcoming voters to in-person early voting sites at city hall and three libraries — Traverwood, Malletts Creek and Westgate — on Saturday, July 25.
Saline School Millage Renewals Explained Before Aug. 4 Vote
Saline Area Schools voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to renew two existing property tax millages supporting community programs and school facilities. Both are 10-year renewals covering 2028 through 2037. The current millages are set to expire after the 2027 tax levy. The district says neither proposal would increase t
U-M Student Raises Alarm Over Data Center Boom in Washtenaw County
A University of Michigan student studying environmental science is weighing both the necessity and the consequences of rapid data center expansion in Michigan, especially as they emerge near Ann Arbor and Saline Township. Amelia Isacksen, a junior at the University of Michigan and environmental education intern with th
Hundreds File Complaints After Paying for Morgan Wallen Packages Through Michigan Tailgate Group
More than 600 people have joined a Facebook group called "HailGate Victims," accusing Plymouth, Michigan, resident John Klein of taking money for Morgan Wallen tickets, meet-and-greets, signed memorabilia, and tailgate packages without delivering them. Klein runs HailGate, a tailgate group with more than 10,000 members

















