Without a state budget, Ann Arbor Public Schools will drop free student meals
Ann Arbor Public Schools has added itself to the growing list of school districts to announce without a state budget it will have to discontinue universal free meals for all students. A statement released late Friday afternoon from Superintendent Jazz Parks says the change would begin October 1st. The district...
Westland woman charged with hitting man with car found not guilty by reason of...
WESTLAND – April Graves was found not guilty by reason of insanity, a year after police say she intentionally drove her vehicle into multiple other vehicles and ultimately left a new father of twins an amputee. Graves was determined to be not guilty by reason of insanity on Aug....
Armed Robbery and Assault at Apartment Complex in Dexter
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking information about an armed robbery that took place on August 26 on Dan Hoey Road. According to the WCSO, deputies responded at 11:27 p.m. on the 26th to an apartment complex in the 7600 Block of Dan Hoey Road for an Armed Robbery.
Emergency court hearing set for Ann Arbor psychedelic shroom festival dispute
ANN ARBOR, MI — A legal dispute between the University of Michigan and a student group is now being fought in court and an emergency hearing is scheduled. Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Tracy Van den Bergh is hearing the case brought by the Student Association for Psychedelic Studies, which is suing the...
Here’s what happened in court for man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder...
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – A motion hearing was held on Friday for the man accused in the cold case murder of a mother who was abducted after dropping her son off at school over 35 years ago. Buster Robbins is accused of the rape and murder of Beverly Wivell...
Brighton Man Jailed in Livonia Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
The pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Livonia ends with a Brighton man in jail and a ripped off rear axle. The incident took place at 7:25 Thursday morning when Metro South troopers saw a Chevrolet Cruze that had been reported stolen while patrolling in Detroit. Troopers followed the vehicle westbound on I-96 into...
Washtenaw County deputies seeking tips on armed robbery case
Deputies in Washtenaw County are seeking the public's help in solving a robbery investigation in Dexter.
Stubborn Brother Pizza to fill vacant space in downtown Ann Arbor apartment building
ANN ARBOR, MI — A Toledo-based pizza restaurant is coming to downtown Ann Arbor later this year. The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar is set to open a second location in the ground-floor commercial space of The Standard high-rise apartment building at 405 S. Main St. Danielle Perkins, director of...
Senior café program reopens after 5-year hiatus near Ypsilanti
AUGUSTA TWP., MI — A program aimed at promoting senior nutrition is back after a five-year shutdown. Lincoln Golden Ages Senior Café has reopened inside the senior center at Brick Elementary School at 8970 Whittaker Road, in Augusta Township near Ypsilanti. The Senior Café serves meals from noon...
Repeat offender in downtown Ann Arbor highlights gaps in mental health resources
Late night on August 5, the Ann Arbor Police Department responded to a report of an indecent exposure in downtown Ann Arbor. By the time they arrived, the witnesses and suspect were gone. For years, Ann Arbor residents have reported run-ins with the same man accused of assault, harassment and stalking incidents, but...