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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.
Chinese student to be sentenced for smuggling biological materials to Michigan
Read full article: Chinese student to be sentenced for smuggling biological materials to MichiganA Chinese student who smuggled biological materials into Michigan is expected to learn her sentencing on Wednesday.
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.
Washtenaw Community College launches programs aiming to meet workforce needs, freezes Fall tuition
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College launches programs aiming to meet workforce needs, freezes Fall tuitionWashtenaw Community College announced it will have new programs beginning next fall aiming to meet workforce needs.
Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infectionWhat 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.
$5K reward offered for tips after 250 peonies cut at University of Michigan garden
Read full article: $5K reward offered for tips after 250 peonies cut at University of Michigan gardenA reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction after around 250 peonies were cut at the University of Michigan's Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden last month.
Woman files lawsuit against Ann Arbor hotel, says pool led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
Read full article: Woman files lawsuit against Ann Arbor hotel, says pool led to severe antibiotic-resistant infectionWhat 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.
Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder asks for new attorney. Here’s why
Read full article: Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder asks for new attorney. Here’s whyThe woman charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County appeared in court on Tuesday and requested a new attorney from the public defender’s office.
Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurant
Read full article: Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurantA man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened outside of a Washtenaw County restaurant in 2021, police said.
Hundreds of artists flood Downtown Ann Arbor for this year’s art fair
Read full article: Hundreds of artists flood Downtown Ann Arbor for this year’s art fairNearly a thousand artists from across the country transformed Downtown Ann Arbor into a sprawling outdoor gallery during the city’s signature summer event, which is also considered one of the largest juried art shows.
DTE’s CO₂ storage project faces fierce opposition from Monroe County residents
Read full article: DTE’s CO₂ storage project faces fierce opposition from Monroe County residentsIt’s the latest in a long line of proposed projects that have been presented to Milan Township, located along the border of Washtenaw and Monroe counties.
Voters set to decide on new library development in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Voters set to decide on new library development in Ann ArborA lawsuit filed Monday alleges Ann Arbor voters are being misled by the language in ballot Proposals A and B. Voter approval would allow the Ann Arbor District Library to include Library Lane in its development plans.
2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair: Everything to know about parking, hours, featured artists and more
Read full article: 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair: Everything to know about parking, hours, featured artists and moreThe 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair returns this weekend and will showcase nearly 1,000 artists across 30 city blocks.
The 24 questions lawmakers asked University of Michigan about biological smuggling cases
Read full article: The 24 questions lawmakers asked University of Michigan about biological smuggling casesThe chairmen of three House committees have launched an investigation into the University of Michigan after three Chinese nationals were charged in two separate cases for allegedly smuggling biological material into the U.S.
Detroit tenants push for ‘right to renew’ ordinance to curb no-cause evictions
Read full article: Detroit tenants push for ‘right to renew’ ordinance to curb no-cause evictionsThe Detroit Tenants Association is fighting to move a proposed ordinance forward that would prohibit landlords from refusing to offer lease renewals to current tenants without cause.
Fake returns, real profits: Over 400K lost to elaborate online return scheme run by Ypsilanti brothers
Read full article: Fake returns, real profits: Over 400K lost to elaborate online return scheme run by Ypsilanti brothersAccording to court records, defendants Mubasher Riaz and his brother, Muzzammil Riaz, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier this year.
Man facing human trafficking charge after Brazilian woman’s body found in Washtenaw County field
Read full article: Man facing human trafficking charge after Brazilian woman’s body found in Washtenaw County fieldA Dearborn man has been charged in connection with the human trafficking of a Brazilian woman who was found dead in a Washtenaw County field last year.
‘We are deeply alarmed’: Lawmakers want answers from U of M in biological smuggling cases
Read full article: ‘We are deeply alarmed’: Lawmakers want answers from U of M in biological smuggling casesThe chairmen of three House committees have launched an investigation into the University of Michigan after three Chinese nationals were charged in two separate cases for allegedly smuggling biological material into the U.S.
Why more than 30 drivers in Ann Arbor were pulled over for speeding within 90 minutes
Read full article: Why more than 30 drivers in Ann Arbor were pulled over for speeding within 90 minutesMore than 30 traffic stops were conducted in Ann Arbor for speeding violations as part of an operation aimed at reducing fatal traffic crashes.
More than 30 drivers in Ann Arbor pulled over for speeding within 90 minutes. Here’s where
Read full article: More than 30 drivers in Ann Arbor pulled over for speeding within 90 minutes. Here’s whereMore than 30 traffic stops were conducted in Ann Arbor for speeding violations as part of an operation aimed at reducing fatal traffic crashes.
Washtenaw County drive-by shooting suspects held on $1 million bond each
Read full article: Washtenaw County drive-by shooting suspects held on $1 million bond eachA 22-year-old from Belleville and a 21-year-old from Ypsilanti are facing multiple felonies for a string of drive-by shootings in Washtenaw County.
Ann Arbor studio helps residents learn art of furniture restoration, while giving back
Read full article: Ann Arbor studio helps residents learn art of furniture restoration, while giving backA woman’s design studio is dedicated to supporting and educating individuals in the art of furniture fabrication and restoration.
The Ann Arbor dropout who joined a cult and killed a sitting US President
Read full article: The Ann Arbor dropout who joined a cult and killed a sitting US PresidentIn the grand scheme of things, there has been Michigander who shaped impacted the presidency more than any other. Even more than the Michigander who literally became a president.
From TikTok to workshops: How an Ann Arbor design studio is building a furniture flipping community
Read full article: From TikTok to workshops: How an Ann Arbor design studio is building a furniture flipping communityLullCo Design Studio in Ann Arbor promotes creativity and community in furniture flipping by offering access to tools, equipment, and space for people to restore or create furniture.
‘I knew he was alive’: Volunteer recounts moment he found missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor man
Read full article: ‘I knew he was alive’: Volunteer recounts moment he found missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor manThe search volunteer who found a missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor described where he made the discovery and why he thought to check in that spot.
Ann Arbor firefighters rescue 5th kayaker while 4 others were being helped to land
Read full article: Ann Arbor firefighters rescue 5th kayaker while 4 others were being helped to landAnn Arbor firefighters rescued a fifth kayaker after being called to a popular river while four others were being helped to dry land.
Search volunteer recounts moment he found endangered, missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor man alive
Read full article: Search volunteer recounts moment he found endangered, missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor man aliveA search volunteer recounted the moment he was able to find Ralph Yang, 82, of Ann Arbor, who had gone missing for 48 hours.
Missing, endangered 82-year-old Ann Arbor man found alive by volunteer during community search party
Read full article: Missing, endangered 82-year-old Ann Arbor man found alive by volunteer during community search partyRalph Yang, 82, of Ann Arbor, has been found alive by a volunteer following a community search party.
While aiding kayakers, Ann Arbor Fire Department finds another in need of rescue
Read full article: While aiding kayakers, Ann Arbor Fire Department finds another in need of rescueFire crews said it was lucky that they were double-checking the river, stating, “When river conditions are rough for one, it is often rough for others.”
Trinity Health Ann Arbor gets $1M grant to open facility to support unhoused families
Read full article: Trinity Health Ann Arbor gets $1M grant to open facility to support unhoused familiesTrinity Health Ann Arbor secured a $1 million grant to open a temporary housing facility to provide support to unhoused families in Washtenaw County, hospital officials announced.
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.
Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing children
Read full article: Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing childrenAn Ypsilanti man will be spending more than 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing a minor.
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.