Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine dispute puts 300K patients in limbo
A contract dispute between Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan could result in as many as 300,000 patients losing access to their doctors by July. Blue Cross sent advisories to its commercial health insurance policyholders on Wednesday, March 4, saying that the University of Michigan hospital...
These Are The Top 25 Best School Districts In Michigan For 2026
Michigan is home to several high-performing school districts, including the top 25 ranked for 2026.
Recapping the bowling state championships for Downriver area teams and individuals
The Michigan high school bowling state championships formally came to an end these past few days with the Division 2, 3, and 4 finals taking place on Friday and Saturday, followed by the D1 finals on Sunday and Monday. A total of seven boys and girls teams as well as...
Washtenaw Housing Alliance Expands Affordable Housing Options
The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) launched its Shared Housing Program in August 2025 to increase access to safe and affordable housing for residents of Washtenaw County and to help older adults age in place. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s most recent Out of Reach report (nlihc.org/oor),...
Proposed gravel mining prompts community near Ann Arbor to ask firms to pay for...
FREEDOM TWP., MI — A rural community southwest of Ann Arbor is grappling with proposed gravel and sand mining operations. Township officials are calling for agreements for miners to pay for road improvements and maintenance, while some residents are pushing back against allowing more mining in the township. Stone...
Saline Twp. Taking First Steps Toward Development Moratorium
Saline Township officials are considering a temporary moratorium on certain development proposals as concerns grow about industrial projects affecting the township’s rural landscape. The township is considering this option in response to recent industrial developments that threaten the rural and farm-like landscape...
Contractor Crushed by Auger in Green Oak Township
A private contractor was seriously injured when he was crushed by an industrial auger he was operating in Green Oak Township. It happened around 10:19 am Wednesday in an empty property off Fieldcrest and Silver Lake Road. "The individual got crushed underneath the tract auger. Green Oak Fire arrived within...
Twin Bird Yarn & Notions opens, builds community through yarn crafts
Ypsilanti has welcomed a new yarn craft store, one with a vision rooted in healing and connection. Twin Bird Yarn & Notions opened Nov. 1, 2025, and has since been dedicated to building community through yarn crafts. Twin Bird Yarn & Notion sells many different types of yarn and yarn...
Sherrone Moore’s Alleged Mistress Out at University of Michigan
Sherrone Moore's Alleged Mistress Out at University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Running Co. closes its downtown location
ANN ARBOR, MI — This Ann Arbor running store has ceased operations after four and a half years in its most recent spot. The downtown location of Ann Arbor Running Co., 209 S. Ashley St., shut its doors at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. “After much consideration, we’ve decided...
