Woman escapes, barricaded man surrenders after threatening Romulus police during domestic violence standoff
ROMULUS, Mich. – A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a Romulus home with a woman during a domestic violence incident and threatening to shoot responding officers. Officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the 6600 block of Amarillo Drive on Tuesday (July 14)...
Air Quality Alert Issued 11:30AM for Washtenaw County, MI
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties due to elevated fine particulate levels from wildfire smoke, starting July 15th, 2026. Residents, especially those wit
Scio Church Rd at Zeeb Rd Roundabout: Drainage Work Underway
Last week, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) began the installation of the new stormwater drainage system for the intersection of Scio Church Rd and Zeeb Rd in Lodi and Scio Townships. The stormwater drainage work will continue this week. Weather permitting, next steps will
US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale returns Aug. 7-9
CLINTON — The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale returns August 7th through 9th, stretching roughly 200 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit. Known as Michigan’s longest garage sale, the annual event has run along the historic US-12 corridor since 2003 and features antiques, collectibles, furniture, homemade goods and live
Washtenaw County Summer Cooling Sites
Beat the heat this summer at these Washtenaw County cooling sites! As temperatures rise, these locations are available to the public to escape the heat and stay cool. All Washtenaw County office building lobbies are available during normal business hours as cooling sites. During extreme heat, stay indoors as much...
Heat advisory for Tuesday includes Metro Detroit. Here’s what to know.
Cooling centers are open, and some events are canceled, on Tuesday in Metro Detroit in response to a heat wave.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to...
Warde Manuel’s Massive Buyout Creates A Costly Contract Conundrum If Michigan Wants To Fire...
Warde Manuel appears to be gearing up to go after Michigan for every dollar he is owed in his contract with the university. It does not sound like he plans to step down, which would set him up for a multimillion-dollar buyout if he gets fired. The situation in Ann Arbor remains fluid. Should the […] The post Warde Manu
Friendship Takes Center Stage in Purple Rose’s World Premiere of Emma’s Wedding(s)
The world premiere of playwright Carey Crim’s “Emma’s Wedding(s)” is currently playing at Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre, delivering an exhilarating, laugh-out-loud comedy that never lets up. Under the direction of Kate Thomsen Savina, the hilarious production comes alive through energetic performances, dance, multimedi
Corgis, kilts and beer: Celtic heritage celebrated again near Ann Arbor
LODI TWP., MI - Washtenaw County has long been the site of Michigan’s preeminent celebration of Celtic culture and heritage. Last weekend marked the 29th celebration. “It’s beer, it’s music, it’s kids’ activities, it’s really good,” said Terri Murphy, the event director and treasurer of the festival.

















