Community mourning loss of priest who took unusual route to ordination
Livingston County’s Catholic community is mourning the loss of the Rev. John Rocus of Holy Spirit Church in Hamburg Township, who died Saturday of pancreatic cancer. Rocus took an unusual path to the priesthood. He was ordained at the age of 51 after a career as a woodworker. He retired from Holy Spirit in July 2024.
Special Weather Statement Issued 4:28PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, effective from 4:28 PM to 5:30 PM EDT, warning of strong thunderstorms with winds near 40 mph and pea-sized hail. Residents in these areas should be aware of potential damage to outdoor objects and localized flooding due...
Pulse of the Region Survey’ on the Economy Launches
Community members are invited to share their thoughts on the future of the regional economy. SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and its partner organization, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), are conducting an online Pulse of the Region survey to gather residents’ perceptions on Southeast...
U-M Spin-Out Company that Treats Tumors with Ultrasound Gets Backing From Bezos-Backed Group
ANN ARBOR, Aug. 11, 2025 ~ A spinout company of the University of Michigan that focuses on helping people with tumors had a majority of its shares recently purchased by a group of investors that includes billionaire Jeff Bezos. HistoSonics is a company based in Plymouth that uses ultrasound waves...
Michigan Confirms First Human Case Of West Nile
Health officials across the state of Michigan are in charge of making sure that we know and take advantage of all of the information they provide us about the dangers to our health that exist within our communities. Sometimes those dangers are regional and only affected certain areas, and other times, there can be...
Road Rage Incident In Meijer Parking Lot In Genoa Township
Police are seeking some public assistance in locating the individuals involved in a road rage incident in the parking lot of a local grocery store. The Michigan State Police Brighton Post is investigating the incident that occurred earlier this month on August 5th that began around 10pm in the parking lot of the...
Legionella bacteria found in water system of Dearborn senior living facility
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
WXYZ Reporter Stunned As Unexpected Furry Guest Crashes His Live Shot In Michigan
Live television is always full of unexpected moments, and reporters have to be ready for anything. Detroit reporter Nima Shaffe experienced this firsthand when a sweet stray kitten decided to make a surprise appearance during his broadcast. Let me tell you all about it!. Nima, a well-known journalist for WXYZ...
Rural petition seeks vote on Washtenaw County data center zoning
Concerned residents of rural Augusta Township in Washtenaw County have started collecting petition signatures in hopes to stop a planned data center development that would turn farmland into a home for massive amounts of computing power. The private equity firm Thor Equities is leading the development efforts....
‘Waiting for this for years.’ Yuengling arrives in Michigan to fans’ excitement
(WXYZ) — After years of anticipation, beer from Yuengling, America's oldest operating brewery, officially arrived in Michigan on Monday. Excitement is pouring throughout the state as the beer reaches bars in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing areas. "We've been waiting for this for years," said Paul Gomez, a...
