Michigan snowboarder chases Olympic dreams ahead of crucial qualifiers
Jake Vedder never let the lack of mountains in his hometown stop him from pursuing snowboarding greatness.
UM Health-Sparrow to install free Narcan vending machines
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow will unveil free Narcan vending machines Tuesday as part of efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Town halls rage: data centers blamed for higher bills and AI layoffs
Across the United States, community meetings that once revolved around potholes and school budgets are now consumed by arguments over artificial intelligence infrastructure. Residents are showing up with printouts of their latest power bills and pink slips from employers that have embraced automation, and they are...
Washtenaw County man dies in snowmobile crash in Upper Peninsula
A Saline man died in a snowmobile crash in the Upper Peninsula. The preliminary investigation revealed the 61-year-old man hit a bump while on Trail 47 and was thrown from his snowmobile.
The Top 15 Best College Towns in America 2026
Choosing the right college isn’t just about academics anymore, it’s about finding a place where students can thrive socially, financially, and personally for four transformative years. “Picking the right college is crucial, but it’s also important to make sure that the surrounding college town will be a place where...
EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelor’s degrees in prison
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New Year Violence in Michigan: 1 Dead, 3 Critically Injured in Separate Bar Incidents...
Violence marred the early hours of the new year in Michigan with incidents occurring at two separate bars, leaving one man dead and three critically injured. According to ClickOnDetroit, a shooting and stabbing at Chita’s Nefertiti Bar, located on Grand River in Detroit’s west side, resulted in a man being pronounced...
Michigan gas prices drop 11 cents to start 2026, AAA says
Motorists are now paying an average of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
Police standoff continues after man barricades with sword in Ypsilanti home
Police are still on the scene of a home in Ypsilanti on Monday, where we're told a man has barricaded himself inside with a sword.
GameStop to close Ann Arbor spot amid nationwide closures
ANN ARBOR, MI — A national video game retailer will close its Ann Arbor store this week. GameStop, 878 W. Eisenhower Parkway, will shut its doors effective Thursday, Jan. 8, according to a press email. “Thanks for all the awesome memories!” the email states. “Swing by for one last...

















