Driver shot, killed by Washtenaw County deputies in Ypsilanti had no gun, sheriff says
Read full article: Driver shot, killed by Washtenaw County deputies in Ypsilanti had no gun, sheriff saysThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that a driver who was shot and killed by deputies after reportedly pointing a shotgun at them actually didn’t have a firearm at all.
Report: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud to be named University of Michigan president
Read full article: Report: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud to be named University of Michigan presidentReport: The University of Michigan has selected its next president. Kent Syverud, the current chancellor of Syracuse University, will be officially appointed as Michigan’s 16th president tomorrow, Jan. 12.
Washtenaw County building destroyed during sword standoff -- residents want to know why
Read full article: Washtenaw County building destroyed during sword standoff -- residents want to know whyA building in Washtenaw County was damaged so badly during a standoff with a man wielding a sword that it’s been deemed unsafe, and now residents want to know why the situation came to that.
Michigan family had car insurance claim denied after crash. Now they’re warning others
Read full article: Michigan family had car insurance claim denied after crash. Now they’re warning othersA Michigan family had its car insurance claim denied after a crash on Christmas Eve, and now they’re sharing the story of their nightmare as a warning to everyone else.
‘Can you track his phone?’: 911 audio of Sherrone Moore’s wife after his firing from Michigan
Read full article: ‘Can you track his phone?’: 911 audio of Sherrone Moore’s wife after his firing from MichiganNewly released 911 audio reveals what Sherrone Moore’s wife said happened in the moments after the former Michigan football coach was fired.
AG Nessel seeks rehearing on DTE contracts for massive Washtenaw County AI data center
Read full article: AG Nessel seeks rehearing on DTE contracts for massive Washtenaw County AI data centerMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reconsider its recent approval of DTE contracts for a massive artificial intelligence data center planned in Washtenaw County.
Michigan Lottery: Washtenaw County man wins $1M Powerball prize
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Washtenaw County man wins $1M Powerball prizeA 56-year-old Washtenaw County man received an email from the Michigan Lottery notifying him of his prize, and when he logged into his account, he discovered that he’d won $1 million.
Chaotic Ypsilanti barricade standoff near Eastern Michigan University leaves neighbors demanding answers
Read full article: Chaotic Ypsilanti barricade standoff near Eastern Michigan University leaves neighbors demanding answersNeighbors expressed concerns over transparency, especially regarding the man's mental health status and the disruption caused to local organizations like Meals on Wheels.
Judge: How trials for 3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family killings will proceed
Read full article: Judge: How trials for 3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family killings will proceedA Washtenaw County judge denied a request for separate trials in the Northfield Township foster family double murder case, but said all three defendants can't be tried together.
Former Huron Valley corrections officer faces trial for sexual misconduct with prisoners
Read full article: Former Huron Valley corrections officer faces trial for sexual misconduct with prisonersA former Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Corrections Officer will stand trial for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with multiple prisoners while he was working.
Washtenaw County police chase ends in deadly shooting after shotgun reportedly pointed at deputies
Read full article: Washtenaw County police chase ends in deadly shooting after shotgun reportedly pointed at deputiesA police chase in Washtenaw County ended in a fatal shooting early Tuesday after the suspect allegedly pointed a shotgun at deputies, authorities said.
Residents asked to avoid area of Prospect Street in Ypsilanti due to police investigation
Read full article: Residents asked to avoid area of Prospect Street in Ypsilanti due to police investigationAuthorities are asking residents to avoid an area in Ypsilanti Tuesday morning due to a police investigation.
Ypsilanti barricade ends safely after more than 30 hours of negotiations
Read full article: Ypsilanti barricade ends safely after more than 30 hours of negotiationsAn armed 53-year-old man who barricaded himself in the upper levels of a house in Ypsilanti has been safely taken into custody after more than 30 hours of crisis negotiation.
Washtenaw County family warns others to check coverage after car insurance denies claim
Read full article: Washtenaw County family warns others to check coverage after car insurance denies claimA Chelsea area family says they were told a Christmas Eve car crash wouldn’t be covered because their children under two years old were not listed on their GEICO car insurance policy.
What happened at woman’s home after Sherrone Moore was fired? Here’s what police docs say
Read full article: What happened at woman’s home after Sherrone Moore was fired? Here’s what police docs sayWhat happened at the home of a Michigan football staffer after Sherrone Moore was fired? Newly obtained police documents offered some alleged details.
Bond denied for Buster Robbins in decades-old Washtenaw County rape, murder case
Read full article: Bond denied for Buster Robbins in decades-old Washtenaw County rape, murder caseA motion to modify bond was denied for Buster Robbins, the man charged in a decades-old rape and murder case in Washtenaw County.
Sherrone Moore case: Documents detail end of alleged relationship, what happened after firing
Read full article: Sherrone Moore case: Documents detail end of alleged relationship, what happened after firingThe booking photo of Sherrone Moore has been released, and we're learning more details about the events that led to his firing and arrest.
Monroe Public Schools puts athletic director on paid leave after podcast comments on transgender athletes
Read full article: Monroe Public Schools puts athletic director on paid leave after podcast comments on transgender athletesMonroe Public Schools athletic director Chet Hesson is now on paid administrative leave following comments he made on a podcast about transgender athletes.
3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder to appear in court today -- What to know
Read full article: 3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder to appear in court today -- What to knowThe three charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Saline Township resident files lawsuit to stop massive data center project
Read full article: Saline Township resident files lawsuit to stop massive data center projectA Saline Township resident has taken legal action to stop the construction of a massive hyperscale data center proposed for the area.
Michigan basketball star Morez Johnson Jr. hosts holiday coat drive in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Michigan basketball star Morez Johnson Jr. hosts holiday coat drive in Ann ArborMichigan Wolverines basketball forward Morez Johnson Jr. is teaming up with The Children’s Place to host a holiday coat drive for underserved youth in the Ann Arbor community.
‘You ruined my life’: Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
Read full article: ‘You ruined my life’: Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalkingDuring the arraignment, prosecutors stated that Moore and the victim “had an intimate relationship for a number of years.”
Legal experts question University of Michigan’s role after charges against former HC Sherrone Moore
Read full article: Legal experts question University of Michigan’s role after charges against former HC Sherrone MooreFormer Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court Friday on charges of stalking, home invasion, and breaking and entering, just days after being fired from his position.
Ex-Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore posts $25K bond, ordered to wear GPS tether in home invasion case
Read full article: Ex-Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore posts $25K bond, ordered to wear GPS tether in home invasion caseFormer Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore was ordered to post a $25,000 bond and wear a GPS tether following charges related to an alleged home invasion.
Sherrone Moore timeline: Why former Michigan football head coach was fired and what led to his arraignment
Read full article: Sherrone Moore timeline: Why former Michigan football head coach was fired and what led to his arraignmentSherrone Moore faces third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering charges. Here’s everything that led up to Moore’s arraignment.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
Read full article: Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalkingFormer University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.
Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore awaits arraignment after alleged assault
Read full article: Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore awaits arraignment after alleged assaultFormer University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is awaiting arraignment after his arrest in connection with an alleged assault in Washtenaw County 48 hours ago.
Michigan students react to firing of football coach Sherrone Moore amid investigation
Read full article: Michigan students react to firing of football coach Sherrone Moore amid investigationStudents on the University of Michigan campus are grappling with disbelief after the recent firing of football coach Sherrone Moore, who is now under investigation and in jail.
Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore placed in mental health protective custody following arrest, dismissal
Read full article: Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore placed in mental health protective custody following arrest, dismissalFormer Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was reportedly placed in protective custody by mental health professionals overnight following his firing and arrest.
Former Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore held in Washtenaw County Jail amid assault investigation
Read full article: Former Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore held in Washtenaw County Jail amid assault investigationFormer Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore is sitting in the Washtenaw County Jail due to an assault investigation following his dismissal from the football program.
NFL wide receiver K.J. Osborn provides rent relief to Ypsilanti family
Read full article: NFL wide receiver K.J. Osborn provides rent relief to Ypsilanti familyAtlanta Falcons wide receiver K.J. Osborn returned to his hometown Ypsilanti to provide rent assistance for a family in need. Osborn paid the full remaining rent balance for a family of three living in Schooner Cove Apartments.
Young woman fatally shot in Ann Arbor apartment; police search for suspect
Read full article: Young woman fatally shot in Ann Arbor apartment; police search for suspectAnn Arbor Police are searching for a suspect after a young woman was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Pear Street on Sunday afternoon.
Police searching for suspect who shot dog, fired gun near Ann Arbor home
Read full article: Police searching for suspect who shot dog, fired gun near Ann Arbor homePolice are actively searching for a suspect who shot a dog and fired multiple gunshots near a residence in the 1800 block of Weldon in Ann Arbor early Sunday morning.
Michigan woman says she told her psychiatric nurse everything. And got taken advantage of
Read full article: Michigan woman says she told her psychiatric nurse everything. And got taken advantage ofA Michigan woman said she told her psychiatric nurse everything, and that led to the nurse taking advantage of her.
Washtenaw County woman’s family fights for justice after killer ruled not criminally responsible
Read full article: Washtenaw County woman’s family fights for justice after killer ruled not criminally responsibleNearly 15 months after 81-year-old Susan Hammerton was beaten, strangled, and fatally stabbed inside her Pittsfield Township home, her family says they are still fighting for basic information about the case — and for a criminal trial they fear may never happen.
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.