Police: Man arrested for assault kicks out window of AAPD patrol car
A 26-year-old Manitou Beach, Mich. man is charged with assaulting a guest at a hotel and then resisting arrest by Ann Arbor police officers after police said he kicked out a window on a patrol car....
View ArticleCelebrated burlesque performer killed in crash was Ypsilanti native
SAN FRANCISCO — A celebrated burlesque performer who died in a highway crash in San Francisco Sunday morning was an Ypsilanti native. Sarah KleinAP photo Sarah Klein, 36, of San Mateo, Calif., who was...
View ArticleDeputies investigating 3 home invasions reported in Ypsilanti Township
Three home invasions reported Sunday in Ypsilanti Township are under investigation by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies, who are looking for suspect information. The first reported home...
View ArticleCash register drawers stolen from 2 Ann Arbor eateries during weekend
Cash register drawers were stolen from two Ann Arbor restaurants during the Memorial Day weekend after windows were smashed. Employees discovered Monday Raja Rani was broken into sometime...
View ArticleVideo: Watch the demolition of Ann Arbor's former Georgetown Mall
Previous story: Demolition time: Georgetown Mall redevelopment set to begin Demolition crew members, excavators and other heavy equipment were on scene Tuesday for demolition of the long-vacant...
View ArticleAATA launches new ridesharing website for Ann Arbor area commuters
A new website that will help Ann Arbor area commuters create carpools and find ways to publicly share rides launched today. The site — iShareaRide.org — is hosted by the Ann Arbor Transportation...
View ArticleiPad, laptop and jewelry stolen during break-in at Ann Arbor residence
A laptop, iPad and jewelry were reported stolen from a home in Ann Arbor during a Memorial Day weekend home invasion while the resident was away, according to police. Ann Arbor police Lt. Renee Bush...
View ArticleMan held on $500K bond on home invasion, stalking charges
A 27-year-old Ann Arbor man is being held on a $500,000 bond on home invasion and stalking charges after he was arrested last week. Joseph Adkins is charged with first-degree home invasion and two...
View ArticlePlea negotiations continue for man accused of running over girlfriend with car
Courtesy of the WCSO A plea deal could be in the works for the 21-year-old Ypsilanti Township man accused of beating and stabbing his girlfriend, as well as running her over with a car. Judge Donald...
View ArticleTornado warning for Washtenaw County canceled
Editor's note: The tornado warning has been canceled as of 6:32 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for northern Washtenaw County and southern Livingston County until 7 p.m. Tuesday the National...
View Article3 Ann Arbor-area students receive college-sponsored National Merit...
Previous stories: National Merit Scholarship Competition: 1 Saline and 13 Ann Arbor students awarded $2,500 3 Ann Arbor students win corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships Semifinalists...
View ArticleNew $150K public art installation inside Ann Arbor's Justice Center complete
The new art installation inside Ann Arbor's police-courts building, otherwise known as the Justice Center, next to city hall. The piece, titled "Radius," was installed over the weekend by Portland...
View ArticleDistrict discredits records showing new Ypsilanti athletic director fired...
Ypsilanti Community Schools is discrediting a 2011 performance evaluation that rated new athletic director Lamanzer Williams unsatisfactory in his only previous athletic director position at Inkster...
View Article3 Ann Arbor-area CEOs named finalists for Ernst and Young entrepreneurship...
Three local CEOs are among the finalists for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region. Yan Ness of Online Tech, Larry Freed of ForeSee Results and...
View ArticleWashtenaw Avenue's future? Conceptual images show buffered bike lanes and...
Local officials see a lot of potential for new mixed-use development along Washtenaw Avenue from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti, along with upgrades for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. The...
View ArticleMichigan Theater to screen grief-focused documentary
The Michigan Theater will host a viewing of ‘Transforming Loss,' a documentary about how to cope with the death of a loved one, follows six Michigan families who have experienced the death of a loved...
View ArticleDeputies investigating 'suspicious' car fire
A suspicious fire destroyed a 2002 Dodge Stratus in Ypsilanti Township early Wednesday morning, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating, fire officials said. Ypsilanti Township Fire...
View ArticleAnn Arbor woman hospitalized after assault with metal object
A 50-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries to her arm, foot and knee after being attacked by another woman with a metal object Tuesday evening in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor police Lt. Renee Bush said...
View ArticleSnyder signs legislation to strengthen Michigan wildlife protection
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation aimed at strengthening wildlife protection in the state. Michigan is fully entering the Wildlife Violator Compact. The state Department of Natural...
View ArticleChelsea ice skating fundraiser set for Pinckney girl burned in bonfire
A Saturday fundraising event has been planned to help the family of 18-year-old Sarah Grundy, a Pinckney girl who was severely burned in an accident at her home March 29, according to media reports....
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