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May 8, 2026 – Public backlash and opposition from local officials have failed to stop construction of a massive OpenAI data center project in rural Michigan. Construction is now underway in Saline on a major facility tied to the Stargate Project, a joint initiative between OpenAI and Oracle that aims to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States over the next...

LAWMAKERS are looking at scrapping mowing initiatives that impose strict rules on grass length – as it could put homeowners in danger. The month-long trend meant to improve bee populations actually creates a breeding ground for treacherous pests. No Mow May became popular in 2019 to support bees and...

(FOX 2) - Two people have been charged in connection with a violent dog attack after a jogger was assaulted in late March in Plymouth. The felony counts of Dangerous Animal Causing Serious Injury were brought against Kelita Yolanda Jackson-Holland and Edward Alan Turner. The backstory:. A 64-year-old man was...

It's been May for a week, but it feels very much like April, doesn't it?. There's a lot happening in Saline this weekend. Check it out!. 19 things to do this weekend: Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on local...

Members of the community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the upgraded Saline Area Senior Center. The $2.2 million revamp was funded by the $180 million bond project. It's hard not to be impressed by the look of the reception and welcome desk. It also takes a few...

The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team led a drug investigation that led to a search warrant served in Westland.

Saline City Council passed a two-year contract renewal with Chief of Police Marlene Radzik at the May 4 meeting. Brought into the position in 2022, Radzik has renewed her contract through the city each year, and the consistency of her position led to City Manager Dan Swallow recommending the contract.

A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, during the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. located in Council Chambers, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.

WESTLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - A Michigan man has been sentenced for attempting to provide support to ISIS and possessing a destructive device. Aws Naser will spend the next 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said. The 38-year-old Westland man was convicted on June 3, 2025. PREVIOUS...

The Ypsilanti Fire Department has received an evaluation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), ranking it among the top 2% of departments in Michigan. Ypsilanti Fire Chief Ken Hobbs says the department has spent the last few years improving response times and training staff. He says those efforts helped them receive a higher rating from the ISO, which evaluates fire protection capabilities and emergency...