Recent cases of rabid skunks part of statewide concern
Courtesy of Michigan Department of Community Health Previous story: Four skunks with rabies identified in Ann Arbor this year The spike in recently reported cases of skunks with rabies within… Read more
Ann Arbor’s vision for Huron River part of new kayaking opportunities across Lower Michigan
Ann Arbor’s new Argo Cascades and the city’s vision for more Huron River recreation opportunities joins similar goals among Michigan communities seeking to increase kayaking and whitewater rafting options, according… Read more
Michigan film industry refocuses on big picture
The new state program caps the incentives at a total of $25 million for all state film, movie and video incentives. Some lawmakers are looking to change the amount in… Read more
Deported father’s children may be listed on Michigan adoption website
Editor’s note: The names of the family members have been omitted to protect their identities. Though their father risked his freedom to regain custody of them, two of his three… Read more
Images from Breakin’ Curfew 2012
Breakin’ Curfew, the annual showcase of local teen talent sponsored by the Neutral Zone and the University Musical Society (and largely organized by teens themselves), returned to the stage of… Read more
Midland boy selected as one of ‘Tampa 24,’ first people worldwide to undergo clinical studies for Angelman Syndrome
Michael Ecker has been chosen as one of 24 people from around the world to undergo clinical testing for a rare genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome, in which he is… Read more
A new big three? Flint looking at hybrid plan for its water future
For months, officials have considered three different plans that would each draw from three different water sources. The latest option? A single plan incorporating all three.
Prom time: Lakeville and Genesee prom photos join Michigan School for the Deaf images in this week’s prom galleries
The second big prom weekend of May has arrived. Lakeville and Genesee join Michigan School for the Deaf to kick off another weekend of dresses, corsages and tuxedos.
Bad postcard of the week: Breezewood, ‘a polyp on the nation’s interstate highway system’
Anyone who has driven through Pennsylvania along I-70 has been sucked into the neon haze that is the “City of Motels.”
Ann Arbor firefighters douse attic fire
A resident speaks with Ann Arbor Fire Department Battalion Chief Robert Vogel as firefighters work to distinguish a fire at her home in the 500 block of Madison on Friday… Read more
Willis Road bridge replacement in Augusta Township to be discussed at meeting
Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.comAugusta Township residents interested in hearing about the Willis Road bridge replacement project over the west branch of Paint Creek can attend a meeting on May 23…. Read more
As road work continues in Dexter, residents asked to stay off new pavement
As the Village of Dexter’s $250,000 Main Street road construction project reaches the paving stage, officials are asking residents not to walk on the new pavement just after it’s been… Read more
Man sentenced to prison for breaking into ex-girlfriend’s apartment
A Garden City man will spend between two and 15 years in prison, with the opportunity to go to boot camp, for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Ann Arbor home. Julian… Read more
Snyder wants Michigan to collect taxes on online sales
Gov. Rick Snyder wants Michigan to collect sales tax on all online purchases, MLive reports. In a letter this week, Snyder urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Marketplace Fairness… Read more
Carroll Shelby, legendary racer and car designer, dies at 89
Decades after a heart condition forced him to retire from racing, Carroll Shelby still loved to drive muscle cars. Well into his 80s, the legendary car designer spent hours testing… Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder tours prison in Jackson complex
Snyder followed up on a pledge to see how Michigan prisons are being run, becoming the first Michigan governor in more than 50 years to tour a state prison.
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman talks Big House night games, Rich Rodriguez in Flint visit
At the time, Coleman said, many were criticizing former coach Lloyd Carr’s style as being too old fashioned, outdated next to the flashy, spread offense-style play gaining popularity.


