Ann Arbor MI

More big power line projects are coming to Michigan, starting with 50 miles of high-voltage lines that will cut across three counties around Lansing. ITC Michigan, the owner of much of the Lower Peninsula’s transmission system, akin to the interstate highways of the power grid, has unveiled preliminary route options...

The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.

SALINE TWP., MI — Amid angry, screaming neighbors, national publicity and personal attacks, elected officials in a rural farming community south of Ann Arbor continue to face pushback against a difficult decision they had to make. The blowback is due to the Saline Township Board of Trustee’s decision to...

The red cup rebellion began on Thursday Nov. 13. This included stores in Ypsilanti: Glencoe Crossing and Carpenter Road locations. Starbucks employees are outraged with the management of their stores and how they are being treated. The Starbucks workers are striking in hopes to finalize a fair contract with all...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding the proposed 250-acre Saline Township data center. EGLE is being asked to grant a permit, which would impact about 10.5 acres of wetlands. The loss would be alleviated through the purchase of over 15...

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum hourly wage in the state of Michigan will increase to $13.73. This change is a part of a series of planned wage increases. This stemmed from Senate Bill 8, introduced by Michigan Sen. Kevin Hertel. Senate Bill 8 required the state minimum hourly wage for non-tipped workers to...

Another community filed a lawsuit against a group of fire truck manufacturers, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy that forced cities and fire departments to overpay for their vehicles. The latest legal action comes from the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and targets REV Group, Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing...

Brig. Gen. Leah V. Voelker of Brighton became the first-ever female to command the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base in a Dec. 7 ceremony. As commander, Voelker is responsible for ensuring the combat readiness of nearly 1,500 Airmen, eight KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, 21 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft,...

A Detroit bagel shop that opened just seven months ago is already expanding, with plans to double its current location and open a second store in Ann Arbor.

Routine food service inspections are a vital part of protecting a community's overall health and the Monroe County Health Department inspects different licensed food service establishments every month. "Public Health works to prevent and mitigate disease and disability in the population," Monroe County Health...