Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murder
Read full article: Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murderA dive team recently searched a Michigan lake as part of the investigation into a cold case linked to a Canton Township abduction and a Washtenaw County murder.
‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparency
Read full article: ‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparencySaline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.
Multiple crashes reported in Metro Detroit -- Check road and lane closures
Read full article: Multiple crashes reported in Metro Detroit -- Check road and lane closuresThe Michigan Department of Transportation is reporting multiple crashes in Metro Detroit early Tuesday morning, impacting the morning commute.
‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for money
Read full article: ‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for moneyA Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.
Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstorm
Read full article: Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstormA winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties ahead of a significant snowstorm approaching this weekend.
‘You really do taste the salty despair!’: Tasting ‘Buckeye Tears’ ahead of Ohio State game
Read full article: ‘You really do taste the salty despair!’: Tasting ‘Buckeye Tears’ ahead of Ohio State gameThe biggest game of the college football season is just days away, as Michigan hosts Ohio State this weekend with playoff hopes on the line.
World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg’s Ann Arbor home to be relocated this weekend
Read full article: World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg’s Ann Arbor home to be relocated this weekendThe home that World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg lived in during his freshman year at the University of Michigan is set to be moved across campus on Saturday.
Restoration of historic Black cemetery in Washtenaw County uncovers burial sites with radar
Read full article: Restoration of historic Black cemetery in Washtenaw County uncovers burial sites with radarYpsilanti’s Woodlawn Cemetery, a historically Black burial ground long abandoned and overgrown, is getting a second chance through a dedicated restoration effort.
University of Michigan regents still opposed to private equity deal, but committed to Big Ten
Read full article: University of Michigan regents still opposed to private equity deal, but committed to Big TenThe University of Michigan regents remain opposed to the Big Ten private equity deal, but they restated their commitment to the conference.
State regulatory agency to hold public hearing on DTE Energy’s plan for Washtenaw County data center
Read full article: State regulatory agency to hold public hearing on DTE Energy’s plan for Washtenaw County data centerThe Michigan Public Service Commission is set to hold a public hearing next month to get feedback from residents on DTE Energy’s application for approval of contracts for a massive AI data center in Washtenaw County.
Most dangerous intersections in Washtenaw County -- here’s the new top 10
Read full article: Most dangerous intersections in Washtenaw County -- here’s the new top 10The North Hamilton Street and Washtenaw Avenue intersection in Ypsilanti ranked as the No. 1 most dangerous intersection in Washtenaw County.
Fred Upton to deliver University of Michigan 2025 winter commencement address
Read full article: Fred Upton to deliver University of Michigan 2025 winter commencement addressUpton, who served over 35 years in the House of Representatives, chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee and contributed to significant legislation, including the 21st Century Cures Act and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
‘Nobody’s here to protect us!’: Washtenaw County residents pack meeting to protest AI data center
Read full article: ‘Nobody’s here to protect us!’: Washtenaw County residents pack meeting to protest AI data centerResidents in Saline Township packed a township board meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a proposed multi-billion-dollar AI data center.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor announces renovation, expansion of Emergency Department
Read full article: Trinity Health Ann Arbor announces renovation, expansion of Emergency DepartmentTrinity Health Ann Arbor announced it will renovate and expand its Emergency Department in a multi-phased, three-year, $60.5 million project.
Veterans helping veterans: Metro Detroit hospice groups seek volunteers for end-of-life support
Read full article: Veterans helping veterans: Metro Detroit hospice groups seek volunteers for end-of-life supportThese volunteers provide a unique bond through shared military experiences, offering comfort and understanding of challenges like physical wounds and post-traumatic stress.
Ann Arbor parents push for phone-free schools to boost learning, mental health
Read full article: Ann Arbor parents push for phone-free schools to boost learning, mental healthParents in Ann Arbor are fed up. They want their kids focused on learning -- not glued to their phones. And they’re going to great lengths to make that change happen.
3 more charged in connection with smuggling biological materials to Michigan
Read full article: 3 more charged in connection with smuggling biological materials to MichiganThree people were charged in connection with smuggling biological materials to Michigan following one Chinese national’s sentencing to prison.
Ann Arbor residents demand answers as DTE races to approve massive data center
Read full article: Ann Arbor residents demand answers as DTE races to approve massive data centerDTE Energy is trying to fast-track approval for a massive new data center outside Ann Arbor, backed by billionaire Stephen Ross, Oracle, and the makers of ChatGPT.
Whitmer touts ‘largest investment in Michigan history’ with OpenAI, Oracle data center project
Read full article: Whitmer touts ‘largest investment in Michigan history’ with OpenAI, Oracle data center projectMichigan has been selected as the site for a multi-billion-dollar OpenAI “Stargate” project, a new advanced technology facility to be built by Oracle and Related Digital, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday.
Stephen Ross teams up with OpenAI, Oracle for multi-billion-dollar AI campus near Ann Arbor
Read full article: Stephen Ross teams up with OpenAI, Oracle for multi-billion-dollar AI campus near Ann ArborUniversity of Michigan alumnus and billionaire developer Stephen Ross is teaming up with OpenAI and Oracle to build a massive new data center just outside of Ann Arbor.
Michigan anesthesiologist Joel Adelsberg sentenced to at least 6 years in prison in child porn case
Read full article: Michigan anesthesiologist Joel Adelsberg sentenced to at least 6 years in prison in child porn caseA Michigan Anesthesiologist was sentenced to prison on Monday after pleading guilty to a child porn charge.
How a University of Michigan neurologist advises preparing for daylight saving time
Read full article: How a University of Michigan neurologist advises preparing for daylight saving timeSleep experts agree that standard time is much better for health and have advocated eliminating the spring forward time change each year.
How long Michigan anesthesiologist Joel Adelsberg will likely spend behind bars in child porn case
Read full article: How long Michigan anesthesiologist Joel Adelsberg will likely spend behind bars in child porn caseHow long will Michigan anesthesiologist Joel Adelsberg spend in prison after pleading guilty to a child porn charge? We learned much more about his sentence this week.
Dorsey Estates honors Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman with new housing community
Read full article: Dorsey Estates honors Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman with new housing communityThe development, named in honor of Mattie Dorsey, Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman, represents an innovative approach to the housing crisis impacting communities across the state and country.
Lawsuit claiming Michigan Department of Corrections recorded inmates during strip searches dismissed
Read full article: Lawsuit claiming Michigan Department of Corrections recorded inmates during strip searches dismissedA lawsuit alleging that the Michigan Department of Corrections instructed guards to use body cameras during routine strip searches at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Washtenaw County has been dismissed by a judge.
Michigan anesthesiologist pleads guilty to child porn charge -- here’s his likely prison sentence
Read full article: Michigan anesthesiologist pleads guilty to child porn charge -- here’s his likely prison sentenceA Michigan anesthesiologist has pleaded guilty to a child porn charge and is likely to spend 12+ years in prison.
List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro Detroit
Read full article: List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro DetroitHalloween is just around the corner, and many communities in Metro Detroit have announced its recommended trick-or-treat times and Halloween-themed events.
2 cars overturn in Washtenaw County crash after driver runs stop sign, police say
Read full article: 2 cars overturn in Washtenaw County crash after driver runs stop sign, police sayA car ran a stop sign in Washtenaw County on Wednesday morning and hit a truck pulling a trailer, causing both vehicles to overturn, police said.
Grim reality: More than half of Detroit children are now living in poverty, Census Bureau data shows
Read full article: Grim reality: More than half of Detroit children are now living in poverty, Census Bureau data showsNew numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau reveal a grim reality for many Detroit families: more than half of all children in the city are now living below the poverty line.
University of Michigan’s ‘Skate Witches’ inspire generations of women skateboarders
Read full article: University of Michigan’s ‘Skate Witches’ inspire generations of women skateboardersCreated in 1986, this two-minute Super 8 short film continues to inspire generations of women in skateboarding and alternative culture.
Ann Arbor fire crews rappel 30 feet down elevator shaft to rescue trapped hospital worker
Read full article: Ann Arbor fire crews rappel 30 feet down elevator shaft to rescue trapped hospital workerThe elevator reportedly doesn’t have access to floors 4 through 8, and its service brake had locked, preventing it from being lowered to the 4th floor without causing damage.
Safety concerns grow as I-94 curve in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 years
Read full article: Safety concerns grow as I-94 curve in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 yearsA notorious curve on Interstate 94 near Jackson Road in Ann Arbor has become a focal point of safety concerns after three serious semi-truck crashes occurred at the location this month.
Zach Bryan takes over Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor for record-breaking concert
Read full article: Zach Bryan takes over Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor for record-breaking concertZach Bryan’s sold-out concert at the University of Michigan’s football stadium was poised to make history Saturday, with more than 112,000 ticket holders expected to set a new U.S. concert attendance record outside of music festivals.
Dangerous curve on I-94 in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 years
Read full article: Dangerous curve on I-94 in Ann Arbor sees nearly 300 crashes in 5 yearsA notorious curve on Interstate 94 near Jackson Road in Ann Arbor has become a focal point of safety concerns after three serious semi-truck crashes occurred at the location this month.
Ann Arbor police arrest suspect involved in University of Michigan campus stabbing
Read full article: Ann Arbor police arrest suspect involved in University of Michigan campus stabbingPolice have arrested Lagarien Thomas, 33, who stabbed a victim at a construction site on the campus of the University of Michigan.
Ann Arbor police release photo of suspect involved in University of Michigan campus stabbing
Read full article: Ann Arbor police release photo of suspect involved in University of Michigan campus stabbingThe Ann Arbor Police Department has released the photo of the suspect involved in the University of Michigan campus stabbing.
Northern Michigan woman faces new animal cruelty charges after 126 animals seized in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Northern Michigan woman faces new animal cruelty charges after 126 animals seized in Metro DetroitA northern Michigan woman with an alleged history of animal abuse is facing new cruelty accusations in Washtenaw County.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks community survey seeks input on future programs, amenities
Read full article: Huron-Clinton Metroparks community survey seeks input on future programs, amenitiesHuron-Clinton Metroparks is inviting southeast Michigan residents to participate in a community survey aimed at shaping the future of its programs, amenities, and priorities.
Humane Society of Huron Valley rescues 126 animals from woman with history of cruelty
Read full article: Humane Society of Huron Valley rescues 126 animals from woman with history of crueltyThe group included dogs, cats, horses, ponies, a donkey, goats, sheep, a rabbit, snakes, iguanas, frogs, tarantulas and more.
Semi truck crash closes I-94 in Ann Arbor for second time this week
Read full article: Semi truck crash closes I-94 in Ann Arbor for second time this weekThe day after a semi truck crashed and spilled hundreds of glass bottles across I-94 at Jackson Avenue, another semi truck crashed in the same place. This time, steel coils came loose and bounced across the highway.
‘He only stopped because he was being recorded’: Woman roughed up by employees at Ypsilanti store
Read full article: ‘He only stopped because he was being recorded’: Woman roughed up by employees at Ypsilanti storeYpsilanti police are looking into the case of a woman roughed up by employees at a liquor store.
Here’s what happened in court for man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case
Read full article: Here’s what happened in court for man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder caseA motion hearing was held on Friday for the man accused in the cold case murder of a mother who was abducted after dropping her son off at school over 35 years ago.
Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appearing in court today -- What to know
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case appearing in court today -- What to knowThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Friday.
Foster father recalls night wife, father-in-law were murdered in Washtenaw County home invasion
Read full article: Foster father recalls night wife, father-in-law were murdered in Washtenaw County home invasionEight months later, Jeffrey Bernhard is dedicated to being a single father and is leaning on his faith,
Police investigate multiple reports of man peeping near University of Michigan campus
Read full article: Police investigate multiple reports of man peeping near University of Michigan campusDelaney has been living in her home on White Street while working a summer job and says she caught a man trying to record her through her windows on three separate occasions over the past few weeks.
State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to know
Read full article: State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to knowThe Michigan Secretary of State is holding a clinic in Metro Detroit on Wednesday to help eligible drivers better understand how to get their driving privileges restored.
Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plans
Read full article: Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plansEastern Michigan University students are returning to campus with fewer dining options this fall, leaving many who prepaid for meal plans upset.
Chinese student pleads no contest to smuggling biological materials to Michigan
Read full article: Chinese student pleads no contest to smuggling biological materials to MichiganA Chinese student at the University of Michigan pleaded no contest Tuesday to smuggling charges following her arrest at Detroit Metro Airport in June.
How Metro Detroit school is approaching use of AI in the classroom
Read full article: How Metro Detroit school is approaching use of AI in the classroomAs we increasingly ponder how to use artificial intelligence in our jobs and everyday lives, schools are also trying to figure out how to safely use it and teach it.
Ann Arbor police investigating series of ‘prowler’ reports in vicinity of University of Michigan campus
Read full article: Ann Arbor police investigating series of ‘prowler’ reports in vicinity of University of Michigan campusAnn Arbor police are investigating a series of prowler reports in the vicinity of the University of Michigan campus.
‘Until I hear guilty, it’s not over’: Son waits for justice in mom’s Washtenaw County cold case
Read full article: ‘Until I hear guilty, it’s not over’: Son waits for justice in mom’s Washtenaw County cold caseThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday.
2 longtime downtown Ann Arbor businesses to close by year’s end
Read full article: 2 longtime downtown Ann Arbor businesses to close by year’s endTwo longtime downtown Ann Arbor businesses have announced plans to close at the end of the year, citing rising costs of goods, increasing rent, and a decline in foot traffic in the area.
Families of children with disabilities lose critical resource as Beverly Hills respite home closes
Read full article: Families of children with disabilities lose critical resource as Beverly Hills respite home closesHuman service agency Judson Center has made the difficult decision to close its Lahser Children’s Respite Home in Beverly Hills.
Mosquito samples in Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw counties test positive for West Nile virus
Read full article: Mosquito samples in Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw counties test positive for West Nile virusSo far this summer, at least 44 samples of mosquitoes in Michigan have tested positive for a mosquito-borne illness. That includes mosquitoes from Wayne, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties.
Eastern Michigan HC Chris Creighton embraces new challenges, renewed focus ahead of football season
Read full article: Eastern Michigan HC Chris Creighton embraces new challenges, renewed focus ahead of football seasonEvery day is an opportunity for Eastern Michigan football. From spring to fall, head coach Chris Creighton labels each practice as such, beginning with “Opportunity No. 1” through “Opportunity No. 16” in helmets only, continuing through the season opener on Aug. 30 at Texas State.
Washtenaw County foster family killings: Mom says family wouldn’t let daughter believe in God
Read full article: Washtenaw County foster family killings: Mom says family wouldn’t let daughter believe in GodThe woman charged in the double murder of a Washtenaw County foster family accused them of not letting her daughter believe in God.
Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder bound over to stand trial
Read full article: Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder bound over to stand trialThe woman charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County was bound over to stand trial on all charges.
Massive fire leads to flooding, displacement of students at Ann Arbor apartments
Read full article: Massive fire leads to flooding, displacement of students at Ann Arbor apartmentsAnn Arbor firefighters responded to a second alarm fire early Monday morning at the Hidden Valley Apartments, where a well-advanced fire was burning in the clubhouse attic.
How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotel
Read full article: How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotelWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.