A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Early this year, Augusta Charter Township resident Travis Matts had seen a few headlines about the problems data centers caused in towns across the country. He thought the impacts on water, air...
Saline Graduate Riley Behrman, Killed in Car Crash, Lit Up Hornet Stadium With His...
The Saline community is mourning the death of Riley Behrman, who died Saturday just short of his 21st birthday. A source informed The Saline Post that Behrman, a 2023 graduate of Saline High School, died in a vehicle accident. An obituary has not yet been posted on the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home website, but the...
The Best Chicken Wings In Michigan Are Hiding Inside This Tiny Chicken Joint
Hidden treasures often come in modest packages, and Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken in Ypsilanti, Michigan stands as delicious proof of this timeless truth. In an era where restaurants frequently serve tiny portions on massive plates and call it “innovative cuisine,” there’s something deeply satisfying about an establishment...
Ann Arbor Exploring Better Police Data Transparency and Accountability Systems
Ann Arbor officials want to replace their outdated police records system. City Administrator Milton Dohoney must find better options, MLive reports. Back in May 2025, the council gave Dohoney four months to scout potential replacements. His task: fix the flawed ways police track and share their work with residents....
Man fatally struck by vehicle on I-275 in Wayne County
An investigation revealed that a man parked his car on the right shoulder and walked into the lanes.
Westland relocates Fire Station 4 to improve emergency response times
Westland is moving Fire Station 4 to a new location east of the train tracks to cut down emergency response times, and city officials say the project won't cost taxpayers anything extra.
Plans for pedestrian bridge over Ann Arbor’s Main Street get $1M boost
ANN ARBOR, MI — Plans for a Treeline trail bridge over Ann Arbor’s North Main Street just got a $1 million boost. The money the city is receiving in the new state budget will support engineering and design work for the Treeline’s northern segment known as The Gateway, officials said.
11 Michigan Restaurants in Unlikely Locations That Became Local Favorites
Michigan is home to a variety of unique restaurants that thrive in the most unexpected places. These hidden gems have captured the hearts and taste buds of locals, offering delicious meals in settings you wouldn’t expect. From diners in gas stations to pizzerias with a twist, here are 11 restaurants that have become...
Ann Arbor council member’s union ties raise conflict of interest questions after $560K vote
ANN ARBOR, MI — An Ann Arbor City Council member is under scrutiny for voting to approve grant funds benefitting a labor union for which she does paid consulting work. But the city attorney’s office maintains there’s nothing improper about it. If you purchase a product or...
Experience and unity central to Julianne Chard’s campaign for Chelsea mayor
Caroline MacGregor: This is your community NPR station, 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor. My guest today is one of two candidates for Mayor of Chelsea, Julianne Chard. And voters will decide this issue on November 4th. Welcome! Thank you for joining us today, Julianne!. Julianne Chard: Good morning, Miss MacGregor!...
