University of Michigan plans $4.44 million renovation of school's largest...
The Angell Hall Computing Site is one of the most popular places to study and do classwork on campus.jj The University of Michigan is planning a $4.44 million renovation of the school's largest...
View ArticleAnn Arbor passes resolution objecting to Washtenaw County's inclusion in...
The Ann Arbor City Council unanimously voiced its objections to Washtenaw County's inclusion in a new Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority at a special meeting Monday. Mayor John Hieftje...
View ArticleEastern Michigan University police to be equipped with Tasers
Starting in January, every officer in the Eastern Michigan University Police Department will be equipped with a Taser for the first time, according to the university's police chief. EMU Police Chief...
View ArticleYpsilanti gunman sentenced to 7-10 years in drug-related shooting
Quenton DodsonFrom Ypsilanti Police The 24-year-old Ypsilanti man who shot three men during a drug deal gone wrong in March last week was sentenced to seve to 10 years in prison, according to court...
View ArticleDowntown Ann Arbor clothing store temporarily closed following small fire
The floor is flooded after sprinklers were set off at Renaissance in Ann Arbor on Dec. 4. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.comRenaissance clothing store in downtown Ann Arbor has been cleared of all...
View ArticleMan comes home to stranger passed out on his couch
A 21-year-old Ann Arbor man came home early Sunday morning and found a surprising sight : A man he didn’t know was fast asleep on his couch. Ann Arbor police Lt. Renee Bush said the man called police...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan lab to get new home at NCRC after $4.38M renovation
University of Michigan is planning a $4.38 million renovation of a North Campus Research Complex building so the facility can house an updated laboratory. University of Michigan's Electron Microbeam...
View ArticleCrash slows traffic on eastbound I-94
A crash Monday evening has backed up eastbound traffic on Interstate 94, just east of State Street, according to a dispatcher with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Around 6:45 p.m., a dispatcher...
View ArticleRight-to-work protesters hope to get through to governor via Christmas carols
A group of about 35 people gathered outside Gov. Rick Snyder's Superior Township's gated community to sing carols in a peaceful protest to right-to-work legislation. Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com...
View ArticleAnn Arbor schools will hire new football coaches before planning community...
Huron High School football captain Kevin Yang, in the center of the above picture, and Pioneer captain Aedan York issued a statement on behalf of both teams regarding the brawl. Chris Asadian for...
View ArticleWashtenaw County Salvation Army sees $25K decline in donations
Major John Williams of The Salvation Army poses with a pile of toys and food collected from Sunday's Stuff the Blue Goose event in Saline. Williams said they have 1,500 families signed up to...
View ArticleAnnual report: University of Michigan's biggest commercial real estate leases
To accommodate its growing health system, the University of Michigan expanded its portfolio of large commercial leases in 2012, according to an annual report released Monday. U-M — which is already...
View ArticleMenards on Jackson Road: Scio Township officials recommend conditional use...
A vacant piece of land on the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads could soon be home to a Menards store.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comScio Township Planning Commission voted 6-1 Monday night to recommend...
View ArticleAnn Arbor officials unveil budget forecast showing $1.3M surplus projected...
City Administrator Steve Powers listens during Monday night's Ann Arbor City Council budget planning session in the jury assembly room on the fourth floor of the city's Justice Center building. Powers...
View ArticleTwo crashes reported on U.S. 23 near Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor
Two crashes were reported on northbound U.S. 23 on the east side of Ann Arbor Tuesday morning. Neither of the crashes, which occurred between Plymouth Road and M-14, involved injuries, a dispatcher...
View ArticleHerb David Guitar Studio: 50 years (and counting) of bringing music to Ann...
Fifty years ago, things in downtown Ann Arbor were a little different from today. The Pretzel Bell was one of the hot spots. The City Council consisted of eight Republicans and two Democrats. There...
View ArticleFirefighters battle blaze at apartment complex in Pittsfield Township
Firefighters from several departments were responding to a fire at the Spice Tree apartments in Pittsfield Township Tuesday morning. The fire was reported in a building in the 4700 block of Washtenaw...
View ArticlePolice and firefighters investigate 'suspicious' fire at Spice Tree...
Fire crews investigate a suspicious fire at the Spice Tree Apartments Tuesday.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com A fire at the Spice Tree apartment complex in Pittsfield Township injured one woman and...
View ArticleCross country team delivers donations to Toys for Tots on final day of...
Next Thursday will be the last day of practice for the Saline Middle School cross country team. But unlike most practices, runners will have their hands full — they'll be carrying gift wrapped toys en...
View ArticleSurvival flight helicopters fly over Ann Arbor for photo shoot
The University of Michigan Health System helicopters flew past the AnnArbor.com offices Tuesday morning.Ben Freed | AnnArbor.comAll three new survival flight helicopters from the University of...
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