Ypsilanti man found guilty of enslaving, abusing 4 West African children
An Ypsilanti man was found guilty Tuesday of enslaving and abusing four West African children from Togo after sneaking them into the country, the Detroit Free Press reports. Jean-Claude "Kodjo"...
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Hoekstra vs. Stabenow: U.S. Senate candidates both say they'd represent Ann...
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and her Republican opponent Pete Hoekstra both say they share Ann Arbor's values when it comes to topics like education, the environment and equal rights. "I think it's very,...
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Demolition begins on Chelsea's Daniels Showroom
Demolition started Monday on Chelsea's Daniels Showroom, which is part of the historic Longworth Property, Chelsea Update reported. The former Daniels Showroom.City of Chelsea photoSmalley...
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Man accused of trying to steal acquaintance's bike escorted from courtroom...
Percy Lee FrameCourtesy of the WCSO A 41-year-old man who was told he couldn't address a Washtenaw County courtroom about his bond Monday refused the judge's order and began shouting about the alleged...
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Police stopping suspicious vehicles in Michigan freeway shooting probe
Police have stopped a number of cars that appear to be involved in "suspicious activities" along some southeast Michigan roads and freeways in an effort to find a man shooting randomly at passing...
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Young people deserve access to resources a new library could make available
The Ann Arbor District Library on the corner of William and Fifth streets.Junot Diaz, the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and Macarthur Genius Grantee, says that when he was growing up, an immigrant...
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Milan schools committee has until January for new Big Reds logo; mascot to...
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education set a January deadline for creating a new Big Reds logo for the district’s athletics teams, according to a report in the Milan-News Leader. A simple black and...
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City Council votes to remove Ypsilanti housing commissioner, appoints 2 new...
The Ypsilanti Housing Commission will undergo more leadership changes after a Tuesday City Council vote to immediately remove a sitting commissioner and approve two new appointments. Bernice...
View ArticleSee and share photos of Halloween costumes, pumpkins and decor
Costume, candy, frights, and more — it's that one day of the year when children of all ages, including those of us past the age of trick-or-treating, celebrate in the fun of Halloween. Here are some...
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Wafel Shop redux: Owner signs lease for new space in downtown Ann Arbor
It took seven months, a Kickstarter campaign and a lot of time and energy, but Noah Goldsmith found a new — and more visible — location for his Belgian waffle restaurant. Goldsmith signed a lease last...
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A2Y Chamber takes stance against 5 of 6 statewide ballot proposals, releases...
The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber has released copies of local political candidates' responses to a questionnaire it sent out in advance of the Nov. 6 election. They provide insight into the...
View ArticleScenes from the Ann Arbor downtown Treat Parade 2012
The annual Treat Parade returned to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor on Wednesday, starting with parties at the Ann Arbor District Library. Photographer Joseph Tobianski captured these images. Check...
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Police sorting through 2,200 tips as investigation into I-96 corridor...
Police have received more than 2,200 tips in the ongoing investigation of the I-96 corridor shootings that have motorists on edge in Livingston, Oakland, Ingham and Shiawasee counties. More than half...
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Howell man with meningitis released from St. Joe in Ann Arbor
In this Oct. 9 photo George Cary speaks at his home in Howell with his daughters Heather Andrus, 33, center, of Howell, and Jill Bloser, 43, right, of Charleston, S.C. AP Photo/Paul SancyaA Michigan...
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Analyst: Impact of Beaumont-Henry Ford mega-merger on Ann Arbor area health...
The impact of Wednesday’s official announcement of a mega-merger planned between Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems in metro Detroit will likely be relatively minor for Ann Arbor area health care...
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Court takes pass on Salem Township zoning dispute
Previous story: Salem Township voters to decide on rezoning land for commercial use in November election Check out the MLive Voter GuideThe Michigan Supreme Court won't interfere in a zoning dispute...
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Woman to serve 14 months to 5 years in prison for hitting bicyclist while...
The woman who pleaded guilty and no contest to charges she ran over a bicyclist while driving with a .27 blood alcohol level will serve between 14 months and five years in prison.Kimberly Morse...
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Main Street Ventures and Menlo Innovations founders honored by Ann Arbor...
Dennis Serras had a vision for downtown Ann Arbor when he opened the Real Seafood Company restaurant on South Main Street in 1975. The Main Street Ventures co-founder knew that if Ann Arbor’s center...
View ArticleMLive Media Group: Vote yes on Michigan's Proposal 1 to retain best tool to...
MLive Media Group urges a "yes" vote on Proposal 1 because it will ensure the wisest use of scarce taxpayer money. The ballot proposal’s central question is what the state of Michigan should do when a...
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MLive Media Group: Vote no on Michigan's Proposal 2 to keep Michigan...
Graduate Students demonstrating their support of unionization.AnnArbor.com File PhotoState ballot Proposal 2 promotes an over-reaching solution to a non-existent problem, and one that in turn would...
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