Coworkers recall finding body as trial for slain Ann Arbor activist continues
ANN ARBOR, MI - When Jennifer Fitzpatrick first entered her coworker’s home that April morning, she didn’t think much could be wrong. Although Jude Walton hadn’t arrived at work that day, Fitzpatrick figured she had most likely slipped on her broken basement stair and was injured inside.
Roundabout coming to another Zeeb Road intersection near Ann Arbor
SCIO TWP., MI — Another new single-lane roundabout is coming to a busy stretch of Zeeb Road near Ann Arbor. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced plans to construct the roundabout at Zeeb and Park roads in Scio Township, west of the city, in 2028. “Roundabouts offer...
Viral Video Shows Michigan Duck Loving Car Ride
After being saved and brought to the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, Mike the duck is now going viral for loving every second of a car ride.
University of Michigan to investigate regent’s ‘disturbing messages’
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan is opening an investigation into regent Jordan Acker’s alleged “disturbing” Slack messages about a student. “We are aware of disturbing messages allegedly attributed to Regent Acker in an article recently published in The Guardian, including messages potentially referencing a University of Michigan student. We immediately reported this matter and expect it to be investigated thoroughly, fairly, and...
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into Another World At This Dreamy Michigan Botanical Garden
Sometimes the best escapes don’t require a passport, a plane ticket, or even a particularly long drive. The Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor proves that other worlds exist right here in Michigan, just waiting for you to step through the door and leave reality behind for a while.
Ann Arbor’s last ‘Neighborhood Crime Watch’ sign ceremonially taken down
ANN ARBOR, MI — The last “Neighborhood Crime Watch” sign in Ann Arbor is now removed. City officials gathered on Princeton Avenue on Tuesday, April 21, for the ceremonially removal of the final sign after weeks of work to remove hundreds of similar signs. “It’s great to...
1 arrested for drunken driving in crash that injured 5
PITTSFIELD TWP., MI - One person was arrested Sunday evening after causing a crash in Pittsfield Township. Police were called shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, for a report of a crash with injuries at Packard Street near Dalton Avenue, said Jason Hohner, deputy chief of the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety.
Ypsilanti African-American cemetery is being rehabilitated after decades of disrepair
On the Ground Ypsilanti is an “embedded journalism” program covering the city and township of Ypsilanti. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and Washtenaw ISD.
City of Ann Arbor budget’s main priority is SEU implementation
Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. presented the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget to the City Council Monday night. He spoke about pooling resources for deep end results. The spending plan includes a General Fund of just over $170 million. Dohoney says the top priority in the budget will...
Ann Arbor waiting on possible emergency funding after storms, tornado
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
