South Lyon’s New E-Bike, Electric Scooter Ordinance Now in Effect
The City of South Lyon's updated e-bike and electric scooter ordinance is now in effect. It essentially mirrors Michigan state traffic laws by allowing e-bikes on South Lyon's Rail Trail, but no faster than 15 miles per hour. "The speed has been updated for skateboards and scooters, and also, no...
Ann Arbor moving company launches city’s first EV-powered local moving service
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – An Ann Arbor-based moving company announced it will launch the city’s first all-electric moving service. Lightning Local, launched by Corrigan Moving Systems, aims to accommodate efficient, small-scale moves to Ann Arbor, including apartments, condos, townhomes, small offices, and partial-home...
Northville man stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid cartel violence describes scene
A Northville man is stranded in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with limited resources and no clear timeline for getting home after cartel-related violence forced the local airport to close.
Rumors, fear, facts: ICE presence in Washtenaw County
After Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer initially stated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a mother near a bus stop in the Ypsilanti Community School district, then later explained that ICE denied that encounter last month, there has been a rise in fear, speculation and...
Northville Twp. man sentenced to prison after luring girl, 14, on Snapchat
DETROIT - A 22-year-old Northville Township man who police said kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat last spring will serve at least 16 years in prison. Charles Willis was sentenced on Feb. 19 by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bradley Cobb to 16 to 30 years in prison for first-degree criminal...
Toxic mold, medical neglect, and retaliation ignite new push for accountability at Michigan women’s...
Momentum is finally building to address longstanding and systemic problems at Michigan’s only women’s prison as state lawmakers, local elected officials, and activists demand answers about mold, medical care, a recent death, and the treatment of a woman whose health has rapidly declined. Over the past five years,...
Brighton Twp. to conduct second reading for The Cove at Woodland Lake
The Daily is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are...
UMich has to learn from Dartmouth
It is no secret that higher education in America is in crisis. In 2024, public trust in U.S. colleges and universities reached a historic low, with only 36% of Americans expressing a great deal of faith in our institutions. It is common belief that this widespread disapproval is a result of a growing culture of...
Bishop Lake Campground To Re-Open At Brighton State Rec Area
A popular campground that’s been undergoing lengthy upgrades will be mostly re-opening just in time for the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. There’s been lots of road and electrical improvements at the Brighton State Recreation Area and Bishop Lake Campground. The project has taken much longer than originally...
WBB rankings: Projected AP Top 25 after Iowa upsets Michigan
Plus Tennessee's winless week should drop the Volunteers from the rankings.
