Ann Arbor MI

PLYMOUTH TWP. — Township Clerk Jerry Vorva said a serious health battle coupled with a “hostile” work environment are prompting him to leave his position 16 months into a four-year term. Vorva, who was reelected in November 2024, submitted a letter of resignation to the township board...

Large-scale data centers — massive warehouses of computer chips used for artificial intelligence systems and cloud computing — are coming to Michigan, sparking backlash across the state. So what’s it actually like when a data center gets built in your backyard?. MLive visited New Carlisle, Indiana, a...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted in Washtenaw County Wednesday. ICE presence was documented on video by a local resident near East Forest Avenue and North Prospect Road outside downtown Ypsilanti on Wednesday morning. Agents allegedly detained two men at the scene. Ypsilanti Ward 2 City...

Brandyn Hillman praised the University of Michigan for helping him grow as a father and person, but his three years in Ann Arbor became, well, too much. In his first public interview since transferring to Virginia, the former Wolverines defensive back told the UVA-affiliated “The 5th Side” podcast that he “never...

ANN ARBOR, MI - Pittsfield Township has a new fire chief. Michael Chevrette was promoted to Pittsfield Township’s Fire Department fire chief position on Feb. 10, the department announced in a Facebook post, marking the culmination of a 25-year career with the department. Chevrette began his service in 1999...

Several major updates have been shared for the next stage of an interchange project at I-96 and Grand River Avenue near Brighton. The project involves completely rebuilding the interchange into a diverging diamond, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation, and has already seen significant work...

The family of the late University of Michigan student who was found dead after a frat party last month is eyeing a lawsuit against the fraternity chapter. The family’s push for answers is one of five must-read MLive stories to kick off your day Tuesday, Feb. 24. Death of...

Saline will be well represented at the MHSAA Division 1 Individual State Finals after four Hornets punched their tickets with strong performances at regionals hosted by Saline Saturday. Leading the way was Brice LaFleur (120), who captured a regional title with a dominant run. LaFleur opened with a technical fall...

Ordinances addressing fertilizer runoff into waterways are being drafted and presented to several townships in Washtenaw County. The Huron River Watershed Council is encouraging Dexter and Lyndon Townships to adopt ordinances limiting fertilizer usage near lakes and rivers. David Lossing is the council’s Director of...

DETROIT, MI (WOWO) Engineers and transportation officials across Michigan are developing new technologies aimed at reducing potholes and improving long-term road durability. At Ferris State University, instructors are leading certification courses focused on aggregate inspection for projects funded by the Michigan...