13th-floor construction mishap on Ann Arbor high-rise caused by moving crane
ANN ARBOR, MI - A crane moving scaffolding on a 13th-floor construction site in Ann Arbor was the cause of what initially appeared to be collapsed floors, according to city officials. “Workers were using a crane to move aluminum scaffolding when another section of scaffolding was struck and dragged toward...
Bus service to continue without cuts in Scio Township
SCIO TWP., MI — Public transit services will not be reduced in Scio Township, located just west of Ann Arbor. Many residents spoke out against previously proposed reductions in bus services provided by the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) that could have eliminated published bus stops and limited door-to-doo
Metal Frat kicked out of house by alumni board over admission of women
Metal Frat, a fraternity in North Burns Park known as an influential cornerstone of Michigan’s alternative music scene, was recently shut down as part of a controversy relating to it’s admittance of women and non-binary people into its ranks — a practice it began in 2016. According...
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Increasing Impersonation Scams
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in scams in which callers, emails and text messages impersonate Sheriff’s Office employees. Officials say scammers are using artificial intelligence and other technology to make the communications appear increasingly convincing. The Sheriff’s
This Gorgeous Michigan Garden Will Take Your Breath Away And It’s Hiding In Plain...
Right now, somewhere in Ann Arbor, there’s a garden so gorgeous it makes people stop walking and just stand there with their mouths open, and most of Michigan has no idea it exists. Matthaei Botanical Gardens has been quietly doing this to visitors for years, and it’s high time...
Gravel bike race coming to Manchester Township
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. When someone says “Irish Hills” most people think of the tourist attractions along US 12, or maybe the hills and lakes in southeastern Jackson County and northwestern Lenawee, but the Irish Hills extend into Washtenaw County as well as into
Michigan Opens World’s Tallest Mass Timber Research Building for Pharmacy School
The University of Michigan celebrated the grand opening of its new College of Pharmacy building last Friday, a six-story, 142,000-square-foot facility that its architects say is now the tallest mass timber research building in the world. The ceremony capped years of delayed construction and consolidated a program that
Skelton Day 5 Testimony Focuses on Initial Search, Lack of Proof of Life
ADRIAN — Day Five of John Skelton’s preliminary examination focused on the initial search for his three missing sons and investigators’ efforts years later to determine whether the boys could still be alive. Clinton* Police Chief Ryan Hillard, who was an officer when Andrew, Alexander and Tanner...
More families raise concerns about move-in conditions at Haven on Geddes in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – More families are coming forward with concerns about recent move-in challenges and communication at an off-campus student apartment complex in Ann Arbor. Local 4 first reported Friday (Aug. 28) on issues at Haven on Geddes, located at 1700 Geddes, where families said they arrived to move in last week
Washtenaw County reports increase in AI-powered impersonation scams
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an increase of reports of scammers attempting to dupe residents by using AI to make their scams sound more convincing. The sheriff’s office issued a notice Monday, Aug. 31, warning the public it has been receiving reports...

















