Ann Arbor MI

CHELSEA, MI — A retirement community in Chelsea is celebrating a newly expanded chapel and performing arts center in the city west of Ann Arbor. Chelsea Retirement Community marked the completion of the major renovation with a rededication ceremony for its Chapel & Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Aug. 26, welcomin

4Warn Weather – The Storm Prediction Center has placed the majority of Southeast Michigan under a Slight Risk, a level 2 out of 5, for severe weather today. Although we’re seeing plenty of sun midday, the potential is there for thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening, carrying into tonight. A few storms may

The Ann Arbor Fire Department launched a community engagement campaign to reduce potential fire risks during back-to-school parties. Several unpermitted concerts around the University of Michigan’s campus during the first week of school last year saw several acts of arson. Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy says the dep

It’s no secret that Michigan has a data center problem. Developments are emerging across the state, thanks to tax breaks spearheaded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that exempted data center projects from the 6% sales tax from now until at least 2050. People on both sides of the aisle are angry for the same reasons. It seems

ANN ARBOR, MI — A historic former brewery building in Ann Arbor’s Old West Side Historic District is still missing a sizable part of its roof over four months after an April tornado tore it off. A board still hangs off the top along Fourth Street and the...

Eight long-running Michigan newspaper names will disappear from print this December as MLive Media Group moves the publications entirely to digital formats. MLive announced Sept. 2 that it will stop producing and delivering its eight printed newspapers, including The Ann Arbor News. The final editions will be delivered

Lima Township has an open seat on the township board of trustees. Board Trustee Greg McKenzie has officially stepped down from his elected position after the township board accepted his resignation at a special meeting on Aug. 31. McKenzie submitted a resignation letter on Aug. 18. Here it is:. “Dear...

DETROIT, MI - A Trenton man is suing the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and three officers for using a stun gun. Robert Johnson is claiming three deputies used excessive force by using a stun gun on him “for being in a fighting stance,” despite being unarmed, according to a complaint filed Aug. 31 in the U.S. Distri

Saline’s mayoral candidates offered voters different arguments Sept. 1, with incumbent Mayor Brian Marl pointing to his experience and record while challenger Michael McVey called for stronger oversight, fiscal discipline and long-term planning. Saline Main Street Executive Director Mary Dettling asked the candidates 1

CHELSEA, MI — Misuse of public funds, dishonesty and insubordination were some of the reasons Chelsea City Council listed as justifications to fire its city manager last week. Some details of the council’s decision to Elle Cole emerged after MLive/The Ann Arbor News received a response from the city...