Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans
As winter weather leads to more school closures, some districts may have to consider extending the school year. Local school districts have already used at least half of their six allotted snow days this school year. Naomi Norman is the superintendent of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). She says...
Ypsilanti City Council to ask for review of 1111 West Cross incident
The Ypsilanti City Council will vote on a resolution tonight seeking more information about last month’s standoff on West Cross Street. The resolution charges the Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission to review city policies and protocols related to the incident. Co-sponsor Councilman Patrick McLean says the focus...
Saline Police Blotter: Feb. 2, 2026
These reports were issued based on summaries made available by the Saline Police Department. Someone on the 800 block of Austin Drive called police to report the larceny of his son's medications. The alleged larceny was reported Jan. 20. FedEx showed the package was delivered but did not provide a photo of the...
MIRC says rescission of sensitive locations policy puts community on edge
The parents of Ypsilanti students detained by immigration enforcement officials last week have met with representatives of a local immigrants' rights resource center. The parents and one other person were transported to the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin. They have since received legal advice. Policy...
State police helicopter Trooper 2 tracks down fleeing Garden City suspects
FOX 2 - A couple of suspects in Garden City fled after nearly hitting a police cruiser then hit speeds fast enough to cause the pursuit to be called off. That was when Michigan State Police's Trooper 2 entered the picture, and took over the chase from above at about 10:50 p.m.
Wayne County convict pleads no contest to charge following deadly motorcycle crash, hospital escape
A Wayne County convict who allegedly escaped from a hospital following a crash pleaded no contest to one charge. The crash happened on Sept. 2, 2025, near Inkster Road and Lucerne Street. According to authorities, Antonio Dewayne Hollingsworth failed to yield when leaving a parking lot, hitting a motorcycle on...
Another expansion of Ann Arbor’s protected bikeway network coming this spring
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is gearing up for another addition to its protected bikeway network in the downtown area, this time to link up with the University of Michigan medical campus. City officials are planning to complete an extension of the Miller Avenue/Catherine Street two-way cycle track...
Amazon driver caught on camera with expletive-filled rant in viral video
REDFORD, Mich. (WXYZ/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) - An Amazon delivery driver’s profanity-laced rant about working in the cold has gone viral after being captured on a security camera in Redford, Michigan. The video, recorded by a Nest doorbell camera and shared by a homeowner, shows the driver venting frustration about the...
Data center news: Los Alamos to use planned Ypsilanti Township data center for nuclear...
Concord Infrastructure Partners gives nine Michigan communities 48 hours to decide on $285 million data center proposal, with no takers.
Officials approve hazardous new project despite instance backlash from locals: ‘People’s health should never...
"But that is exactly what this permit tells the families [here]." Officials approve hazardous new project despite instance backlash from locals: 'People's health should never come second' first appeared on The Cool Down .

















