Chinese student pleads no contest to smuggling biological material into U.S.
One of the Chinese scientists accused of trying to smuggle “concealed biological material” to the University of Michigan has pleaded no contest to multiple criminal charges.
‘We got overruled.’ Ann Arbor planning commissioners question City Council direction
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s Planning Commission finished its latest round of edits to the city’s proposed comprehensive land-use plan Tuesday night, Aug. 19. And while commissioners are going along with City Council’s request to limit by-right housing density to three-story triplexes in low-rise residential areas,...
Ann Arbor Woman Trades Corrections Career for Mission to Restore Confidence
From cuffs to curls – a former corrections officer in Ann Arbor has traded in a high-stress career for one focused on beauty and confidence. Now, she’s helping those facing hair loss rediscover themselves and spreading the word that support is available.
Michigan Woman Horrified To Find Desperate Pup Trapped Inside Dumpster
Nothing could have prepared Gin Walker for the painful sight she was about to face as she approached a dumpster near her home. The Michigan resident was carrying items she planned to throw away. When she opened the dumpster lid, she was stunned to see a pair of sorrowful eyes...
Crumbling UP dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership
A crumbling, century-old dam in AuTrain Township could threaten local businesses and public safety, with some worried about a dam failure or its possible removal. Federal regulators have demanded safety upgrades for more than 15 years, but the private owners have delayed costly repairs, echoing what happened at a...
AAPD in search of Peeping Tom going around U-M’s central campus
The Ann Arbor Police Department has been receiving numerous reports of Peeping Tom incidents happening around the University of Michigan’s central campus area. Officers from the Ann Arbor Police Department are patrolling around the north and south sides of the downtown area in search of any signs of Peeping Toms.
Sheriff’s office horse Hogan retires after 17 years of service to Wayne County
After 17 years of dedicated service to Wayne County, police horse Hogan is hanging up his badge and bridle for a well-deserved retirement.
Man fatally wounded during shooting in Inkster
Inkster Police and Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting on Hickory Street in the city.
Caputo: Michigan’s reputation damaged beyond repair
Long and justifiably admired for getting it right, Michigan is now the poster school for everything wrong with big-time college athletics.
Novi’s HUB Stadium has a new self-pour wall with 50 taps
Self-pour tap walls are growing in popularity in the Detroit area, with the latest opening at The HUB Stadium in Novi. Guests get a wristband that activates the taps, which track pours by the ounce. It’s a great way to sample different drinks without committing to ordering a full glass, and you can get refills at...
