Ann Arbor MI

GRASS LAKE, MI – A new face will take the reins as athletic director for Grass Lake Community Schools in just a few weeks. The district’s board of education green-lit hiring Tyler Hughes to fill the role during a meeting on Monday, June 8, according to a news release. After serving as an academic interventionist and th

$1 Summer Kids Movie Series. Make a splash at the Michigan Theatre with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Ruby Gillman is a shy teenager just trying to survive high school without standing out. But when she discovers she comes

ROCHESTER HILLS – Sometimes one goal is enough, but even Chris Morgan knew that more would be needed, despite his team being the one ahead. The Ann Arbor Skyline girls soccer coach watched his team’s 1-0 lead evaporate in the final 15 minutes of regulation as they fell 2-1 to Troy in the Division 1 state semifinals Tue

Now that those new beams are set on the I-96 bridge over Grand River Ave in Brighton, MDOT is warning drivers of a lengthy closure scheduled to begin at 7 am Tuesday, June 16, so crews can wrap up paving in that area. "Westbound (Grand River) will be closed for...

PITTSFIELD TWP., MI — CRP Automotive will expand its operations in Pittsfield Township near Ann Arbor with a $4,050,000 investment that will create nearly 30 jobs in Washtenaw County, according to a June 10 state press release. The veteran-owned automotive parts company will focus on developing advanced remanufactured

Sarah Rigg's Feature Article: Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year. Lee Van Roth: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Lee Van Roth, and this is On the Ground Ypsi. What began as an effort to build stronger relationships between community members and law enforcement has grown into a y

CHELSEA, MI — A free public art gallery tucked into a pedestrian alleyway in downtown Chelsea has opened. Chelsea Art Alley features 24 artworks by Southeast Michigan artists printed on weatherproof aluminum panels. The outdoor gallery is located in the corridor between 105 and 107 S. Main St. Artists...

There’s a certain comfort in gathering around a tabletop grill, watching marinated meat sear and listening to the steady crackle that fills the table between conversations. Plates of banchan arrive quickly, turning the meal into something shared, slow, and a little bit celebratory without trying to be. Across Michigan,

WASTHENAW COUNTY, MI - The human resources manager at the center of two whistleblower lawsuits brought against Washtenaw County had a prior romantic relationship with Sheriff Alyshia Dyer, a connection he acknowledged to MLive. Jeremiah Richardson, hired for the role by Dyer the day she took office in early 2025,...

DEXTER, MI — A lengthy roundabout construction closure at the northwest edge of downtown Dexter is negatively impacting some downtown businesses and changing commuter behavior. A Marathon gas station within view of the roadwork is struggling. The station has seen a more than 50% drop in customers and revenue...