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Man arrested after 'dine and dash' in Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti police arrested a 28-year-old man for a “dine and dash” at a city restaurant late Sunday night. Police responded at 11 p.m. Sunday to a restaurant in the 700 block of West Cross Street for a...
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4 falcon chicks hatched atop University of Michigan hospital named Maize,...
Football is king at the University of Michigan. Proof? The Ann Arbor school has named four peregrine falcon chicks that recently hatched in a nesting box atop the University Hospital. The names...
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Several 'Rosie the Riveters' return to former Willow Run bomber plant
The American Rosie the Riveter Association organized a trip during the weekend to the former Willow Run Bomber Plant, more recently a General Motors power train plant, for 27 “Rosies” who worked in...
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3 break-ins reported Sunday at Ypsilanti homes
There were three home invasions reported Sunday in Ypsilanti, including one incident where items were stolen from a home, bringing the weekend total to five break-ins. At 7 p.m. Sunday, police...
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U-M and EMU to set tuition rates this week: What will the increases look like?
University of Michigan's campus is pictured above. The school's governing board will vote on tuition this week. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com It's time of year again: Tuition increase season. In the...
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U-M police arrest man for masturbating during James Bond movie at Summer...
University of Michigan police officers on Sunday arrested a 52-year-old man who was masturbating during a screening of "Skyfall" at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, according to investigators. According...
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Ypsilanti Community Schools names principal replacement for New Tech High...
Previous coverage: Next Ann Arbor Skyline principal: District selects Ypsilanti New Tech High leader Editor's note: Information from Scott Menzel about the hiring process has been added to this story....
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U.S. 23 accident involving semi loaded with gardening books leaves crews...
Photo submitted Police estimated southbound U.S. 23 was to remain closed until 7 p.m. Monday after a semi truck loaded with gardening books rolled over near Brighton earlier in the afternoon. "The...
View ArticleMilan schools lays off employees, considers privatizing custodians
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education voted to lay off 14 employees, potentially consolidate bus routes and pursue a request for proposals to privatize custodial services, according to a report in...
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Tonight at Top of the Park - Tuesday, June 18: Timothy Monger, 'Edward...
Here's the schedule for tonight's Top of the Park, the free (donations welcome), outdoor component of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Descriptions provided by the festival. Top of the Park takes place...
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Forum on K-12 funding: Education must be a non-partisan issue
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School band director David Leach addresses a small crowd Monday at the First United Methodist Church at Green Wood. Leach; Steven Norton; behind him to the left; and State Rep....
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Stats: Home invasions, animal complaints and juvenile issues on the rise in...
Residents who live in areas policed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office were slightly more likely to have their homes burgled in 2012 compared with 2011, according to crime statistics in a...
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Ypsilanti manufacturer requests 6-year tax abatement amid $1.4M expansion
American Broach has seen growth amid the economic downturn and the company is now seeking an abatement to assist its $1.4 million expansion project.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com The Ypsilanti-based...
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Two academic buildings at the University of Michigan to receive $10.1M in...
Two University of Michigan classroom buildings will receive $10.1 million in renovations this year, pending Board of Regents approval. The cupola of University of Michigan's West Hall.Mark Bialek The...
View ArticlePolice: Man arrested in Riverside Park after swinging knife at 13-year-olds
Ypsilanti police say they used a stun gun Monday evening to subdue a 50-year-old Ypsilanti man who was swinging a knife at a group of 13-year-olds at Riverside Park. Police responded to the park, off...
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Ann Arbor making preparations for greenway park at 721 N. Main
The two structures seen off in the distance on the 721 N. Main property owned by the city of Ann Arbor are slated for demolition. The city's North Main task force is expected to issue a formal...
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Proposed surveillance camera ordinance a concern for some Ann Arbor council...
As video surveillance technology becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, Ann Arbor City Council Members Mike Anglin and Chuck Warpehoski argue there's a need to establish a regulatory framework that...
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Window-breaking spree reported in Ypsilanti
There were four reports of windows being cracked or smashed Monday in Ypsilanti , according to police. The first report came at 9 a.m. in the 10 block of Ecorse Road. A large window in a building was...
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$1.4M wind project at Pioneer High School advances to next stage in 8-3 vote
After a nearly 40-minute debate Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council has decided to move forward with the next phase of a wind energy project at Pioneer High School. The council voted 8-3 to...
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Crews dig through piles of books by 'America's Master Gardener' during...
Crews dig through boxes of gardening books scattered on U.S. 23 after a semi overturned Monday afternoon. Courtesy of Michigan State Police A picture released Tuesday morning by state police reveals...
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