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Thousands pack downtown Ann Arbor for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests
Read full article: Thousands pack downtown Ann Arbor for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protestsThousands of demonstrators packed downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday evening, gathering in front of the city’s federal building as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
Ex-Michigan football coach Matt Weiss breaks silence, seeks dismissal of default ruling in hacking case
Read full article: Ex-Michigan football coach Matt Weiss breaks silence, seeks dismissal of default ruling in hacking caseFormer Michigan Wolverines football coach Matt Weiss broke his silence after being charged and accused of hacking into the accounts of thousands of college athletes.
From dams to dispute: Beaver euthanization sparks heartache for Ann Arbor residents
Read full article: From dams to dispute: Beaver euthanization sparks heartache for Ann Arbor residentsWashtenaw County officials’ decision to euthanize a family of beavers at Leslie Park Golf Course has sparked controversy among residents and animal advocates.
Chinese student arrested at Detroit Metro Airport in smuggling case appearing in court
Read full article: Chinese student arrested at Detroit Metro Airport in smuggling case appearing in courtAfter initially providing conflicting statements to officers, she ultimately told Customs and Border Protection that she was a doctoral student traveling to the University of Michigan to complete her research project and sent her research materials ahead of her arrival.
Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan lab
Read full article: Federal authorities make third arrest over smuggled biological materials to University of Michigan labFederal authorities arrested a Chinese researcher connected to the University of Michigan, marking the third such case in two weeks involving the alleged smuggling of biological materials from China.
U of M ends contracts with undercover security accused of surveilling pro-Palestinian groups
Read full article: U of M ends contracts with undercover security accused of surveilling pro-Palestinian groupsThe University of Michigan had ended contracts with undercover security personnel after a report accused the university of using investigators to surveil pro-Palestinian groups on campus.
Chinese student accused of smuggling biological materials arrested at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Chinese student accused of smuggling biological materials arrested at Detroit Metro AirportAfter initially providing conflicting statements to officers, she ultimately told Customs and Border Protection that she was a doctoral student traveling to the University of Michigan to complete her research project and sent her research materials ahead of her arrival.
Farming community resists $1B data center project in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Farming community resists $1B data center project in Washtenaw CountyThe construction of a proposed data center in southern Washtenaw County has drawn the ire of residents in that small farming community who are weary of other attempts at construction.
NFL players inspiring Ypsilanti youth through hometown football camp
Read full article: NFL players inspiring Ypsilanti youth through hometown football campWashington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry hosted their 4th annual Youth Football Camp on May 31 at their Alma mater, Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti.
Court order mandates safety repairs, rent relief at troubled Ypsilanti’s apartments
Read full article: Court order mandates safety repairs, rent relief at troubled Ypsilanti’s apartmentsCircuit Court Judge Carol Kuhnke’s order mandates that the New Jersey-based property owners make urgent health and safety repairs while providing relocation assistance to those who choose to leave.
Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder appears in court. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder appears in court. Here’s what happenedThe woman charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County appeared in court on Thursday.
Michigan gardeners warned as destructive pest targets boxwood shrubs
Read full article: Michigan gardeners warned as destructive pest targets boxwood shrubsMichigan gardeners face a growing threat to their boxwood shrubs as box tree moths, an Asian invasive species, continue to spread across the state.
Judge remands 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case to district court
Read full article: Judge remands 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case to district courtThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday, where a judge determined the case to be sent back to district court to bind him over for trial.
Judge to decide on bond of man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman
Read full article: Judge to decide on bond of man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County womanThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, where a judge will decide if he is connected to a woman’s disappearance.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor introduces new ablation platform to treat Atrial Fibrillation
Read full article: Trinity Health Ann Arbor introduces new ablation platform to treat Atrial FibrillationTrinity Health Ann Arbor announced they completed of Michigan’s first ever ablation procedure to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bond
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bondThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago was given a $5 million bond on Thursday.
Here’s what 20 Washtenaw County inmates said in lawsuit against recorded strip searches
Read full article: Here’s what 20 Washtenaw County inmates said in lawsuit against recorded strip searches20 women inmates at the prison in Washtenaw County provided their experience with corrections officers using body cameras while conducting strip searches in a lawsuit.
Outgrown summer clothes? Here’s how parents can save money on their children’s clothing
Read full article: Outgrown summer clothes? Here’s how parents can save money on their children’s clothingWith warmer weather approaching, parents often find themselves reaching for last year’s summer clothes, only to realize their children have outgrown most items.
University of Michigan study finds many unprepared for long-term care needs
Read full article: University of Michigan study finds many unprepared for long-term care needsA University of Michigan study shows a concerning lack of preparation for long-term care among older adults, with over two-thirds expected to need such services but fewer than half planning for it.
Lawsuit claims Michigan Department of Corrections records inmates in showers, strip searches
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Michigan Department of Corrections records inmates in showers, strip searchesA lawsuit was filed, 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.
Attorney describes ‘pervasive’ sexual misconduct claims in lawsuit against Dearborn Heights police
Read full article: Attorney describes ‘pervasive’ sexual misconduct claims in lawsuit against Dearborn Heights policeAn attorney who filed a lawsuit against Dearborn Heights police described allegations of “pervasive” sexual misconduct with the department.
$500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searches
Read full article: $500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searchesA $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections and other officials, alleging guards at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility used body cameras to record female inmates in showers and during strip searches.
AG Dana Nessel drops charges against University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protesters
Read full article: AG Dana Nessel drops charges against University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protestersMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped charges against seven people who were arrested in connection with pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan last year.
Man from Ann Arbor facing federal charges for allegedly sexually exploiting children
Read full article: Man from Ann Arbor facing federal charges for allegedly sexually exploiting childrenA man from Washtenaw County is facing federal charges after allegedly coercing children as young as 10 years old for pornographic images on Discord and exchanging sexually graphic messages with multiple children.
NFL players host football camp in hometown Ypsilanti to inspire the next generation of athletes
Read full article: NFL players host football camp in hometown Ypsilanti to inspire the next generation of athletesWashington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry will return to their hometown of Ypsilanti to host their 4th annual youth football camp on May 31.
Former Ypsilanti union president who embezzled thousands of dollars from members sentenced to 6 months
Read full article: Former Ypsilanti union president who embezzled thousands of dollars from members sentenced to 6 monthsDr. Dilanjan Miller, 38, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.
‘This place will save lives’: New mental health campus breaks ground in Ann Arbor
Read full article: ‘This place will save lives’: New mental health campus breaks ground in Ann ArborThe 76-acre campus in Superior Township will offer a much-needed option for young adults between inpatient crisis care and outpatient therapy.
Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrage
Read full article: Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrageA viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.
University of Michigan claims immunity from lawsuits in ex-football coach Matt Weiss case
Read full article: University of Michigan claims immunity from lawsuits in ex-football coach Matt Weiss caseThe University of Michigan and its regents responded to one of eight lawsuits filed against them after a former football coach was charged for allegedly hacking into student-athlete accounts to steal private images.
Man says trio burst into his Washtenaw County home, shot him, killed his wife, kidnapped daughters
Read full article: Man says trio burst into his Washtenaw County home, shot him, killed his wife, kidnapped daughtersThe foster father injured in a shooting in Northfield Township recalled what he experienced in court on Wednesday.
Tenants in limbo after Arbor One Apartments condemned amid health hazards, legal battle in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Tenants in limbo after Arbor One Apartments condemned amid health hazards, legal battle in YpsilantiA large apartment complex in Ypsilanti has been condemned, putting its tenants in a difficult position. All 18 buildings at Arbor One Apartments have a condemned sign on the door.
How 3 suspects in Washtenaw County foster family murder allegedly knew each other
Read full article: How 3 suspects in Washtenaw County foster family murder allegedly knew each otherDetails about how the three suspects in the murder of a Washtenaw County foster family allegedly knew each other were revealed in court.
Video creates clearer timeline of what happened after foster family murder in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Video creates clearer timeline of what happened after foster family murder in Washtenaw CountyFootage from a home security camera shown in court provided more details about what happened after the double murder of a Washtenaw County foster family.
2 men charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder bound over for trial
Read full article: 2 men charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder bound over for trialA judge ruled that there is enough evidence for two of the three suspects charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County to stand trial.
What police found during arrests in Northfield Township foster family murder, kidnapping
Read full article: What police found during arrests in Northfield Township foster family murder, kidnappingGregory Callhan, 37, and Keith Finley, 60, appeared in court on Wednesday, April 16, for their preliminary examinations.
‘It was a scream of terror’: Father recounts traumatic Washtenaw County shooting in court
Read full article: ‘It was a scream of terror’: Father recounts traumatic Washtenaw County shooting in courtThe foster father injured in a shooting in Northville Township recalled what he experienced in court on Wednesday.
Foster family murder: Father recalls being shot, waking up next to wife’s body in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Foster family murder: Father recalls being shot, waking up next to wife’s body in Washtenaw CountyThe father who was badly injured in the Washtenaw County foster family murder explained what he remembers from the night he was shot in the chest and head before waking up next to his wife’s body.
Live stream: Hearing for 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Live stream: Hearing for 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw CountyWatch live as two of the three people charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County appear in court.
Morning 4: 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan Softball Academy beginning its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research during 16th event
Read full article: Michigan Softball Academy beginning its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research during 16th eventThe event is held each spring at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor
2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court. Here’s why
Read full article: 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court. Here’s whyTwo of the three people charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
Man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County appearing in court
Read full article: Man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County appearing in courtThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Visa issues affect University of Michigan students as schools across state report similar cases
Read full article: Visa issues affect University of Michigan students as schools across state report similar casesIt will be a rocky end of the year for four University of Michigan students who just received word that the federal government is seizing their visas.
Restoration efforts underway at historic African American Cemetery in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Restoration efforts underway at historic African American Cemetery in Ypsilanti TownshipThe Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development and Ypsilanti Township are partnering to restore and preserve this cemetery, which has been abandoned since 1965.
$5K reward offered for tips after dog found abandoned in Ann Arbor dumpster
Read full article: $5K reward offered for tips after dog found abandoned in Ann Arbor dumpsterOfficers worked with Washtenaw County Animal Control to safely lift the dog out of the dumpster because he could not stand on his own.
Protected species of snake killed at Michigan park: ‘Please be kind to snakes’
Read full article: Protected species of snake killed at Michigan park: ‘Please be kind to snakes’A botanical garden in Washtenaw County is reminding people to “please be kind to snakes” after a protected species of snake was killed.
Michigan woman outraged after learning doctor who treated her was under investigation for child porn
Read full article: Michigan woman outraged after learning doctor who treated her was under investigation for child pornA Michigan anesthesiologist, Joel Michael Adelsberg, 36, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distribution of child pornography, according to court documents.
Eastern Michigan University gives incarcerated students platform to present research projects
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University gives incarcerated students platform to present research projectsEastern Michigan University is giving incarcerated students the opportunity to present at an annual event that showcases research projects.
Ex-Michigan coach allegedly hacked personal data, intimate content of over 3,000 student athletes
Read full article: Ex-Michigan coach allegedly hacked personal data, intimate content of over 3,000 student athletesA former University of Michigan coach is facing over 20 charges for allegedly getting personal data and intimate content of over 3,000 student-athletes across the country.
Welfare check leads to standoff in Washtenaw County; Man sets apartment on fire before arrest
Read full article: Welfare check leads to standoff in Washtenaw County; Man sets apartment on fire before arrestDeputies with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check for a 36-year-old man who was experiencing mental health concerns.
Man accused in 1989 Washtenaw County murder being looked at for disappearance of Paige Renkoski
Read full article: Man accused in 1989 Washtenaw County murder being looked at for disappearance of Paige RenkoskiA man accused in a 1989 rape and murder in Washtenaw County is being looked at in connection to the disappearance of Paige Renkoski.
Emotions run high as judge rules not to bind man over in 1989 Washtenaw County murder of mother
Read full article: Emotions run high as judge rules not to bind man over in 1989 Washtenaw County murder of motherIn a dramatic courtroom scene, emotions ran high as the judge announced a decision in the case against Buster Robbins.
What happened in court for man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County
Read full article: What happened in court for man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw CountyThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday.
Michigan anesthesiologist pleads guilty to child pornography charge allegedly involving toddlers
Read full article: Michigan anesthesiologist pleads guilty to child pornography charge allegedly involving toddlersA Michigan anesthesiologist, Joel Michael Adelsberg, 36, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distribution of child pornography, according to court documents.