Ann Arbor Planning Commission wraps up edits to Comp Plan
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission Tuesday night completed the latest and likely final draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. They’re calling it “The Approval Draft”. Over the mandated public review period, which was extended by two weeks, 960 comments were submitted. That’s on top of the comments that have been...
Sparrow unveils Narcan vending machines
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The University of Michigan Health–Sparrow is expanding access to lifesaving Narcan by installing free vending machines at its Carson and Clinton community hospitals. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce overdose deaths amid the ongoing opioid epidemic. Community leaders and recovery...
Hundreds of new apartments proposed next to Trader Joe’s in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A six-story development is proposed to bring hundreds of new high-end apartments next to the Trader Joe’s shopping complex in Ann Arbor. Farmington Hills-based developer Beztak, working with Chicago-based Myefski Architects, has submitted plans to the city to redevelop the former University Inn...
OT: Our younger daughter just got into Michigan!
Woo! I had a daughter go to Michigan - the day she found out she got in was one of the best days of her life, and mine. Congratulations!. Depends on the NIL package. Congrats...good response too. Both our sons attended Michigan as OOS students. That's financially painful. I'd give...
City Council approves Packard Street housing development
The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Monday evening to consider The Enclave of Ann Arbor development agreement, which aims to create 35 single-family condos on Packard Street between Eisenhower Parkway and Platt Road. Resolution CA-9 presented the development agreement for 2857 Packard St., a plot of...
#OTGYpsi: Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest enters its 5th year
Lee Van Roth's Feature Article: Ypsi Bourbon Fest offers rare bourbons, plus tequila, beer, and wine, in 5th year. Lee Van Roth: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Lee Van Roth, and this is On the Ground Ypsi. Happy New Year, On the Ground listeners! If you're looking for a fun and unique local event to kickstart...
Debate continues as Ann Arbor growth plan heads toward vote, short-term rentals an issue
ANN ARBOR, MI — After many hours-long meetings spent discussing and tweaking the city’s debated growth plan, the Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given some of its final directions to the city’s planning team. Commissioners finished making another round of edits to a third draft of the...
Dexter Firefighters Respond to Propane Truck Accident in Icy Conditions
Weather conditions have caused snow melt to mix with the changing temperatures and rain, which has led to icy roads. This has also led to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) responding to some road crashes and at times needing to shut the road down for awhile. On January 6,...
Advocates race to reach tenants in condemned Ypsilanti housing as move-out deadline looms
YPSILANTI, MI – Some tenants at one Ypsilanti apartment complex have only days to decide how they’ll move out of their condemned units under a recent court order. But first, organizers with the local tenants’ union and community groups want to make sure they reach everyone who’s impacted.
Ypsilanti shooting involving Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies under investigation
The Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Ypsilanti. About 2 AM Tuesday morning, Washtenaw County deputies observed a van traveling without license plates or headlights near Michigan Ave. and Prospect. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, and the driver fled. He later tried to...
