Who Knew Famed Comedian Phyliss Diller Once Lived in Michigan
From a small town in Michigan to the bright lights of Hollywood, Phyllis Diller’s laughter echoed far and wide—it's a story worth hearing.
From The Road: Thoughts, notes on Rivals300 Michigan WR commit Travis Johnson
*** This weekend gave me my third in-game look at Rivals300 Michigan wide receiver commit Travis Johnson — first since September. Just like the last time I saw him, Johnson had a dominant game and was a mismatch nightmare on the outside. Johnson recorded five receptions for 143 yards and touchdowns en route to...
Washtenaw County announces winter warming and emergency shelter locations
Washtenaw County will have a number of shelters available for those experiencing homelessness to get warm or have somewhere to stay for the night starting Nov. 10, 2025. Emergency services will provide guests with meals, medical care and help finding permanent housing. This project is put on by many organizations...
Ann Arbor City Council discusses improved policing, possible infrastructure development projects
The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Thursday evening to discuss updates from the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission and listen to public concerns regarding the Arbor South Development Project. The ICPOC, a commission of members nominated by the Mayor and approved by members of the, aims...
Skytech Sports Bar opens in former VFW location
ADRIAN — Skytech Sports Bar is now open in Adrian, and owners Sheila and Doug Ruttkofsky wasted no time in making the establishment a part of the Adrian community. In fact, they weren’t even officially open yet when they collaborated on their first community event. The Ruttkofskys worked with the Adrian and Tecumseh...
Suspect arrested in Shelby Township double homicide
ROMULUS, Mich. – Shelby Township police arrested a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, after executing a search warrant at a hotel near Detroit Metro Airport. Previous coverage -- Customer finds 2 men dead inside Shelby Township car dealership, police say.
Hauntingly abandoned opera house remains eerily intact a century after closing
HOWELL, MI - Its interior offers a rare glimpse into the past, maintaining much of its original appearance despite a century of abandonment. And soon, the Howell Opera House will be filled with people watching productions again for the first time since it closed 100 years ago. Built in 1881,...
Ann Arbor issues public apology for infamous ‘DNA dragnet’ over 30 years ago
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County law enforcement leaders and elected officials publicly apologized Sunday for events that took place over 30 years ago. Ann Arbor’s infamous “DNA dragnet” spanning several months in 1994 amounted to racial profiling and was wrong, they said.
2 dead, 4 others hospitalized in collision after driver tried to pass semi-truck
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – An investigation is underway after two people died and four others were injured in a crash when one driver unsuccessfully tried to pass a semi. Michigan State Police responded to a 7:30 p.m. report of a four-vehicle crash Friday, Nov. 7, in Saline Township. If...
The Salvation Army launches its Red Kettle Christmas campaign
On the first weekend snow started to fall, red kettles have also begun making an appearance at locations around southeast Michigan. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit officially launched its 2025 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign with a goal to raise $7.1 million across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The donations...
















