Man accused of killing wife takes plea deal, canceling 2nd trial
ANN ARBOR, MI - A man who had been set to go through a second murder trial after the first one ended in a mistrial has taken a plea deal. Bryan Anthony James pleaded no contest to second degree murder on Aug. 17 before Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Jinan Hamood, according to court records.
Ann Arbor seeks resident input on investing city funds in carbon offsets
ANN ARBOR, MI — The city of Ann Arbor is asking residents to weigh in on investing city funds in carbon offsets as officials work toward eliminating the community’s carbon footprint by 2030. City leaders have launched a public engagement campaign that includes a project webpage and online...
Man charged for breaking into unoccupied apartments in downtown Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI - A 49-year-old man has been charged with breaking into two unoccupied apartments in downtown Ann Arbor. Lorenzo Petty Murphy was arraigned on one charge of second-degree home invasion for reportedly breaking into two downtown Ann Arbor apartments, according to court records and police. Murphy is accused.
How to become a pet volunteer for hospice patients in southeast Michigan
ANN ARBOR — Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers who can bring their pets to visit patients facing serious illness across southeast Michigan. The nonprofit organization said pet volunteers provide companionship that eases anxiety and reduces loneliness. The visits also create meaningful moments of connection for p
Michigan Golf Course recovering after vandalism as cops investigate
There's a lot more green at the University of Michigan Golf Course. All 18 greens at the storied course, located directly across the street from Michigan Stadium, are on the road to recovery after vandals allegedly damaged them in mid-July . The greens at UM Golf Course were left discolored by an act of alleged "foul p
2 arrested for armed robbery, home invasion while reportedly fleeing the state
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI -- Two people were arrested this weekend while they were reportedly trying to flee the state after an armed robbery. A 27-year-old Ann Arbor woman and 29-year-old Monroe man were arrested around 3 a.m. Aug. 15 after police stopped their vehicle as part of a search for two vehicles connected to an arm
UPDATE: FBI to Conduct DNA Testing on Skull Found at Chelsea Goodwill
On January 26th, the Chelsea Police Department responded to a call from the local Goodwill store about the discovery of a possible human skull within donated clothing. The skull was collected and transported to the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s office. After examining the skull, the Medical Examiner’s office beli
Ann Arbor’s Pretzel Bell puts Michigan businesses front and center in new menu
The Pretzel Bell, a beloved Ann Arbor restaurant with history stretching back to 1934, is rolling out a revamped menu that spotlights ingredients from a plethora of other Michigan businesses. Pretzel Bell’s new “From Our Neighbors” initiative features businesses from not just the Ann Arbor area, but the entire state...
Brighton Lake Road to close for two days this week
BRIGHTON, MI – Brighton Lake Road will close to through traffic for two days this week as the city carries out scheduled work in the area. The closure will run between South Third Street and Northern Ridge Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Thursday, Aug. 20, according to the city of Brighton’s Face
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash in Scio Township
A crash on Zeeb Road led to a motorcyclist being rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the Scio Township Fire Department. The Sun Times News (STN) received an alert from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) at 11:21 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, to “Avoid the area of N. Zeeb Rd between

















