Main murder charges dropped for 2 men accused of fatal Ypsilanti shooting
PITTSFIELD TWP., MI - Two men are no longer facing charges of open murder in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man last year. Adonis Sweatt and Devonte Owens both waived their preliminary examinations on Tuesday, Feb. 3, sending their cases up to the Washtenaw County Trial Court, primarily on weapons charges.
Washtenaw County Jail to allow in-person contact visits starting this week
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office will launch contact visitation at the county jail later this week, allowing residents to physically embrace family members for the first time in more than a decade. The policy change means parents will be able to hug their children,...
Human skulled dropped off at Michigan Goodwill store; police now seeking donor
CHELSEA, Mich. (FOX 2) - After an unusual item was found among the donations at a Michigan Goodwill store last week, police are looking for the woman who dropped it off. Play Official WSOP Poker Free – No Download neededWSOP Poker |. Chelsea police posted on Facebook on Jan....
MDOT kicks off noise study of M-14 near Wines Elementary
The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun a noise study on M-14 in Ann Arbor. The study area runs between Newport and Maple Roads. Wines Elementary, Forsythe Middle and Skyline High Schools are all nearby. The purpose is to measure the sound levels and see if abatement strategies are needed.
AI’s impact in Washtenaw County, from tech boom to data centers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has had rapid, transformational effects around the world, and Washtenaw County is no exception. In a new three-part series, Concentrate’s Drew Saunders digs into AI’s impacts in Ann Arbor’s tech industry, its utilization in Washtenaw County’s educational world, and the ongoing debate...
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. The next 4-Corners Protectors peaceful gathering is this Friday, February 6, from 4 to 5pm, on the corner of M-52 and Main Street. Use caution, expecting slippery, cold conditions. Extra signage is freely given. Newcomers welcome.
Ann Arbor superintendent outlines safety rules ahead of students’ anti-ICE protests
ANN ARBOR, MI – Ann Arbor Public Schools’ chief administrator told families in a weekend message that the district supports students’ First Amendment rights ahead of expected anti-ICE protests this week. But included with the weekly newsletter issued late Friday, Jan. 30, AAPS Superintendent Jazz Parks’ message...
Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans
As winter weather leads to more school closures, some districts may have to consider extending the school year. Local school districts have already used at least half of their six allotted snow days this school year. Naomi Norman is the superintendent of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). She says...
Ypsilanti City Council to ask for review of 1111 West Cross incident
The Ypsilanti City Council will vote on a resolution tonight seeking more information about last month’s standoff on West Cross Street. The resolution charges the Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission to review city policies and protocols related to the incident. Co-sponsor Councilman Patrick McLean says the focus...
Saline Police Blotter: Feb. 2, 2026
These reports were issued based on summaries made available by the Saline Police Department. Someone on the 800 block of Austin Drive called police to report the larceny of his son's medications. The alleged larceny was reported Jan. 20. FedEx showed the package was delivered but did not provide a photo of the...

















