Washtenaw County Residents Asked to Weigh in on Conservation Priorities
Washtenaw County residents are being asked to share their top conservation concerns through June 15 as part of the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Conservation Needs Assessment, a survey that will help shape the district’s next five-year plan. According to the district, the survey helps guide how staff time,...
Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Michigan, NWS confirms
Two EF1 tornadoes touched down in Southeast Michigan early Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
High-density hub districts to take priority in sweeping Ann Arbor zoning reforms
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor planning commissioners are giving first priority to high-density hub districts as they start a multi-year process to rewrite the city’s zoning. “We do want to go to the most bang for the buck and get something on the map that will give us meaningful density,” said Lisa Disch, City Council’s liaison to the Planning Commission.
Gaming nonprofit raises $1.8M for hospitalized children at Eastern Michigan event
YPSILANTI, MI — Gamers Outreach raised more than $1.8 million in charitable donations at its annual Gamers for Giving LAN Party, a sold-out event held April 10-12 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, according to an April 14 press release. The nonprofit organization...
Ann Arbor announces they will keep and invest in outdoor warning sirens
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — In the wake of last night's powerful storms that caused damage in parts of Ann Arbor, the city has announced it will retain and invest in its outdoor warning siren system. In February, the city had announced that they were asking for community input...
Ann Arbor teachers reach tentative deal after working months without contract
ANN ARBOR, MI – Ann Arbor Public Schools and its teachers’ union have reportedly reached a tentative agreement after educators have worked three and a half months this year without a contract. In a social media post on Wednesday, April 15, the Ann Arbor Education Association’s crisis team...
EMU Graduate Programs Named Among Best in Nation
Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) graduate programs earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with several programs making significant gains. EMU’s master of occupational therapy program climbed 12 spots to No. 41, the College of Education broke into the top 100 for the first time at No. 82—an 86‑spot leap—and speech‑language pathology ranked No...
Saline Music Teacher Honored at Final Concert After 34 Years
The third grade concert at Harvest Elementary ended with a surprise tribute for longtime music teacher Tricia Dana, who is retiring after 34 years in Saline Area Schools. After a program filled with songs, movement and laughter, students turned their attention to Dana and shared memories from her classroom. Harvest...
Possible tornado tears wall off Ann Arbor ice rink, knocks out power
The eastern wall was completely missing, with cinderblocks and other debris scattered at the base of the building.
Guns-Drawn ICE Bust Jolts Quiet Downtown Ann Arbor Block
Federal immigration agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a person in a "high-risk" traffic stop Tuesday morning near Beakes Street and Fifth Avenue in Ann Arbor, according to local officials. The scene, with multiple vehicles boxing in a car while officers approached with guns drawn, briefly snarled traffic and pulled curious residents out to the downtown block. City officials and witnesses...

















