Ann Arbor MI

ANN ARBOR, MI — A major streetscape overhaul of Fourth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor is now only months away. New drawings showing what a redesign of the block between William and Liberty streets could look like were presented during City Council’s annual planning session Monday, Dec. 8.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lots of snow, winter weather and slippery road conditions have led a list of schools near and around Ann Arbor to cancel classes on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Snowfall swept across Michigan overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday with much of the state’s Lower Peninsula expected to experience meaningful...

ANN ARBOR, MI - The suspect behind an alleged break-in who then fatally shot a dog at an Ann Arbor home is still at large, police said. Officers responded to a 4:05 a.m. report of a shooting on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the 1800 block of Weldon Boulevard, the Ann Arbor Police Department said on Sunday.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Corner Health Center have joined forces to launch a pre-arrest program to prevent young people from entering the criminal legal system. The RAPID Program partnership allows sheriff's deputies to offer young people an alternative to arrest and a direct pathway to preventative...

Veterans’ Day is now officially a legal holiday in Ypsilanti. The City Council passed the resolution Tuesday night. The resolution introduced by council members Patrick McLean and Roland Toosen states over 41 million Americans have honorably served their county. That includes many who live in Ypsilanti. They include...

ANN ARBOR, MI - City crews responding to a basement sewer backup in the Water Hill neighborhood on Tuesday discovered an unrelated sewage spill that released approximately 120 gallons into the city’s storm drain system. The city received the initial report of a basement backup on the afternoon of...

PITTSFIELD TWP., MI - The 17-year-old boy charged with killing another teen earlier this week had previously brought a gun to school. Damarrion Demetrus White, 17, was arraigned Wednesday, Dec. 10 on charges of open murder, concealing a weapon and using a firearm during a felony in the death of Chikylah Richardson,...

Looking for amazing BBQ ribs in Michigan without the fancy frills?. These 9 humble spots serve up mouthwatering ribs that will have you licking your fingers clean!. 1. Bone Heads BBQ (Willis) Don’t let the small-town location fool you. This place is a serious BBQ contender hiding in plain...

YORK TWP., MI -- Residents of York Township have floated introducing a moratorium on data centers at a rumored upcoming site, although township leaders said they plan to wait on any formal action. Steve Gilzow was one of 10 people who expressed concern Tuesday evening about how a data center...

The Ann Arbor Police Department has rolled out its first electric patrol vehicle, marking a promising future for the city’s carbon-neutrality goals. The AAPD’s first fully on-the-beat electric patrol vehicle can quickly accelerate, due to its battery-powered engine. Sgt. Mark Pulford serves on the AAPD as its...