University of Michigan’s Los Alamos project poses serious security risk, local officials say
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI - Ypsilanti Township officials have long criticized the University of Michigan’s handling of its Los Alamos project, calling the state’s flagship university a “bad partner” and accusing it of misleading local officials. Now, the township is set to pass a formal opposition to...
There’s a new restaurant in the former Smoke Doctor in Hamburg Twp.
There's a new eatery open in the former Smoke Doctor at 5589 M-36 in Hamburg Township. Mela’s Filipino/American Smokehouse celebrated a soft opening March 27. Melarin Jaynes is serving a mix of smoked barbecue in the storefront, as well as Filipino dishes. Customers can order appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, soup,...
2 displaced by house fire near Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI TWP., MI - Two people and their pets have been displaced by a house fire near Ypsilanti. Crews were called around noon on Saturday, March 28, to a report of a structure fire in the 2000 block of Shelly Street, said Capt. Jerry Hamilton with the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department.
Jogger seriously injured after being attacked by dogs in Plymouth Township
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A jogger was seriously injured after being attacked by three dogs in Plymouth Township Saturday morning. Police said the pit bull and two cane corsos attacked the runner on Canton Center Road. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on March 28, officers received a call about the attack, and the man was...
D2A2 Bus Stops Move on March 28 for Road Closures
D2A2 bus service will change on March 28 because of road closures. The Detroit stop will move to 400 Bagley St., in front of The Leland, for the entire day. The Ann Arbor stop will move to E William St. between 4th and 5th Avenues from noon to 4:30 p.m.More information.
What to do in Saline – Check Out the Library, Musical Trio, Builders Material...
It's spring break as April begins. Check out our weekly events. 13 events this week on our calendar: Monday-Sunday. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on local events and things to do. Music & Movement - Mon Mar 30 10:00 am. Saline District Library. Time to shake,...
Ann Arbor Hash Bash receives permit for 2026 event after insurance debate
ANN ARBOR, MI - Ann Arbor Hash Bash received a permit from the University of Michigan a week ahead of its 2026 event, according to university spokesperson Paul Corliss. The university initially told Hash Bash organizers that this year’s event would require significantly higher insurance coverage than in the past, but...
Ann Arbor Fire Chief seeks new equipment and personnel to prepare for more density
Through the recently approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Ann Arbor will be looking to increase housing density. That will require some new firefighting equipment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. The changes in population density is expected to result in an increase in the number of high-rise housing developments....
Dangers of 7-OH as close as corner convenience store in Washtenaw County
A product found in smoke shops, gas stations and convenience stores is powering a new wave of the opioid crisis, including here in Washtenaw County. Most states do not regulate products containing lab made forms of SEVENO-H - a chemical that acts on the brain’s opioid system. It is found in tiny amounts in the leaves...
Community college latest to opt out of Ann Arbor DDA tax-capture expansion
ANN ARBOR, MI – Another tax-capturing public institution is opting out of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority expansion. The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees agreed to sit out the plan, unanimously adopting a resolution to exempt WCC from its share of taxes being captured as the expansion moves...

















