Senate passes new emergency manager bill
The Republican-led Michigan Legislature cleared the way Thursday for GOP Gov. Rick Snyder to sign a replacement for an emergency manager law struck down by voters, delivering another punch to...
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Legislature gives final approval to new abortion regulations
LANSING — The Michigan Legislature gave final approval early Friday to a set of abortion regulations that supporters described as protecting women but opponents denounced as a backdoor assault on the...
View ArticleChristmas wonderland display to open to the public this weekend in...
Anyone who has ever wanted to visit the North Pole will have the chance this weekend. Pittsfield resident Charles Elkins will be opening up his home to share his “Christmas Winter Wonderland” display,...
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Ann Arbor school district tries to sell vacant land in Mid-Michigan
Ann Arbor Public Schools is trying to sell 165.33 acres of vacant property in Mid-Michigan that Tappan Middle School previously used for environmental field trips. The Ann Arbor Public Schools owns...
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Former U-M basketball captain founds clothing line with an eye toward...
David Merritt looks on as high school freshmen in his FATE program at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy participate in an entrepreneurship workshop.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.comDavid Merritt does not...
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University of Michigan CFO: Purchasing Blimpy Burger property 'makes so much...
The Blimpy Burger property will soon be purchased by the University of Michigan.AnnArbor.com file photo It's official: The University of Michigan will soon close on the Blimpy Burger property. On...
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Sister of Julia Niswender: I vow to live every day in memory of her
Julia Niswender, left, and twin sister Jennifer, right, shared a close bond.Photo from Facebook Twin sisters Julia and Jennifer Niswender often described their bond as one that was unbreakable and...
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No more 'Smiles' for Michigan: State health department moving to ban newest...
The state health department is cracking down on a new breed of amphetamine-mimicking synthetic designer drugs under an emergency scheduling process made possible by the amendment banning synthetic...
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2012 salary report: University of Michigan's top 16 execs collect $7.19M in...
Related article: At $800,000 a year, Michigan AD Dave Brandon has the university's highest base salary The University of Michigan's top 16 executives bring in $7.19 million in base pay— up 5 percent...
View ArticleHumane Society receives grant to expand animal cruelty education to...
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is planning to expand its animal cruelty education programs to area high-risk youth after receiving a $44,000 grant. The Humane Society’s Humane Education Department...
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Official: 27 people, including 18 children, dead in Connecticut elementary...
In this photo provided by the Newtown Bee, Connecticut State Police lead children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., following a reported shooting there Friday.AP Photo/Newtown...
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New owner of Dexter Crossing shopping center reveals redevelopment plans
Oxford Cos., the new owner of the Dexter Crossing shopping center on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road in Dexter, intends to redevelop the complex and construct an additional building on the site. The Dexter...
View ArticleElectronics stolen from home in Ypsilanti
A thief or thieves swiped miscellaneous electronics items from a home in Ypsilanti Thursday night, police said. The suspect gained entry into the home in the 200 block of North Normal around 10:30...
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Police seeking videos of Ann Arbor parking structure beating
Three Jackson men were arrested after two men from Dexter were knocked to the ground, kicked and stomped in this Ann Arbor parking structure Friday morning. Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com Ann Arbor...
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Donors chip in to triple contributions to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley
Habitat for Humanity constructs and renovates homes for families in need, like the home pictured here.Jeff Sainlar | AnnArbor.com Thanks to the generosity of two unnamed supporters, any donations made...
View ArticlePolice: Ann Arbor middle-schooler injured in assault by high school student
A Scarlett Middle School student was taken to an urgent care facility after allegedly being assaulted by a Huron High School student Wednesday, police said. Ann Arbor police were dispatched to the...
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U-M grief counselor: Talk to your children about Connecticut school shooting
As the horrific details in the Connecticut school shooting continued to come out Friday, a University of Michigan psychologist advised parents to have appropriate conversations about the day's events...
View ArticlePolice investigating nurse for improper sexual contact with patient at U-M...
A 35-year-old man could face a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for inappropriate contact with a female hospital patient, police said. The man was a temporary contract nurse in the...
View ArticleOfficials: Remote starter may have caused car fire
A Dexter man who started his Chevy Impala with a remote starter got a surprise when he tried to leave for work Friday morning. The car was on fire. The Dexter Area Fire Department was dispatched to...
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Dan Cornell finishes cross-continent bike trip his father was making when...
Dan Cornell, left, and Joe Muscato, right, during their bike trip through the Florida Keys. Dan Cornell is finishing the ride his father, Pete Cornell, began but didn't finish because of a fatal...
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