Novi Man in Wild Ambulance Hijack and Fiery Crash Heads to Trial
A Novi man accused of hijacking an ambulance in October 2025 has been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court after a series of district court hearings in June. While the case moves forward, the judge has ordered a tightly controlled supervised release that includes house arrest, psychiatric follow-up and medication
Cement truck crashes into overpass in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A cement truck crashed into an overpass in Ann Arbor on Thursday. Ann Arbor police said the area of N Ashley Street and Felch Street is closed after the cement truck struck an overpass on July 2. No injuries were reported, police said. Drivers are...
Washtenaw International High School and Middle Academy names new principal
Huron High School Principal Ché Carter will head Washtenaw International High School and Middle Academy this school year. Carter will replace Nhu Do, who is retiring after more than ten years in the position. The transition was announced in early June by Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium which offers progressive
Heat begins to ease up as scattered thunderstorms return to Mid-Michigan
HEAT ADVISORY in effect until 8:00 PM Friday for the following counties: BARRY, BRANCH CALHOUN, CLINTON, EATON, HILLSDALE, INGHAM, IONIA, JACKSON. Heat index values around 100° are expected Friday afternoon. EXTREME HEAT WARNING in effect until 8:00 PM Friday for the following counties: LENAWEE, LIVINGSTON, SHIAWASSEE,
Check Out These Massive New Sparty & Wolverine Statues
Mackinaw City's viral 30 foot robot now has two new mechanical friends representing Michigan's biggest college rivalry.
Extreme Heat Warning Issued Until 8PM for Washtenaw County, MI
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for southeast Michigan, including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, from July 2 at 8:03 PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00 PM EDT, with dangerously high heat indices reaching up to 105 degrees, posing a sign
Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case out on bond
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – Buster Robbins, the man accused in the decades-old rape and killing of Beverly Wivell, was released on bond this week. The 70-year-old was released on bond on Thursday, July 2. He is scheduled to return to court for a final pre-trial hearing on Sept. 10, 2026.
‘It’s not safe’: Tenants describe life inside sweltering apartment building in Wayne as heat...
WAYNE, Mich. – The first thing that hits you when you step inside the Newberry Square Apartments is the smell when you first walk into the building. It’s a stale, musty odor that permeates the walls and floors of the five-story building located just off W. Michigan Avenue in the city of Wayne.
Fourth inmate in two months dies at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
A woman died while in the custody of the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility Thursday, officials say. Her death is the fourth in two months at the Washtenaw County prison.
Gas Lines Were Reportedly Cut Before a Michigan Home Explosion, Police Say
A Michigan home explosion is now part of a suspected arson investigation after police said gas lines appeared to have been cut inside the house. Livonia police and firefighters responded to the 20000 block of St. Francis Street around 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, after reports of a residential explosion and fire, according

















