Handgun stolen while owner played basketball in Ypsilanti's Prospect Park
A man reported his handgun was stolen from his car while he was playing basketball Thursday evening in Ypsilanti’s Prospect Park, according to police. Ypsilanti police reported responding at 7:13 p.m....
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Michigan to implement dynamic pricing for 2013 single-game football tickets
Michigan fans wave a flag during a home game against Iowa last year.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com Michigan will move to dynamic pricing for its single-game football tickets sales this fall, a move...
View ArticleAnn Arbor Civic Band sounds a patriotic note Wednesday at West Park
Get an early start to your Fourth of July festivities with a free, Independence Day-themed concert Wednesday evening in West Park courtesy the Ann Arbor Civic Band. Anyone who’s ever been to one of...
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Federal judge blocks Michigan law banning domestic partner benefits
Previous coverage: DOMA aftermath: Partner benefits to be restored for Ann Arbor schools employees through July Ann Arbor schools employees to lose domestic partner benefits June 30 Federal judge...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning issued for part of Washtenaw County
Related: Washtenaw County dries out after flooding Thursday Related: Ann Arbor's flood-causing storms summarized in 10 short videos Related: Ann Arbor residents capture images and video of flooding...
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Ypsilanti Freighthouse renovation will require more time and funding
Renovation of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse will take longer to complete and require more funding than originally thought, according to the Ypsilanti Courier. The reopening of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse...
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More than 4,000 without power in eastern Washtenaw County
More than 4,000 people were without power in the Ypsilanti and Superior Township area Friday afternoon, according to DTE Energy.Courtesy of DTE Energy DTE spokeswoman Erica Donerson said 4,147 DTE...
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Lightning strike sparks fire at apartment complex
Firefighters attended to the roof of an Ypsilanti Township apartment complex that started on fire after being struck by lightning. Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com A bolt of lightning started a fire at...
View Article14 tested and estimated 300 educated on National HIV Testing Day
Related: National HIV Testing Day encourages at-risk youths to get tested. The HIV/AIDS Resource Center, or HARC, provided rapid HIV testing for 14 people and interacted with an estimated 300 on...
View ArticleSix Ann Arbor superintendent candidates announced, including Roberto...
Update: Read bios of Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent candidates (with pdfs) The names of six semifinalists in the search for Ann Arbor Public Schools' next superintendent have been released,...
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New district names Ypsilanti native as principal of Erickson Elementary
Previous: 5 principals from Ypsilanti, 1 from Willow Run offered jobs in new district Ypsilanti native Aaron Rose has been named principal of Erickson Elementary School. Aaron RoseRose previously was...
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Ann Arbor woman proposes to girlfriend after Supreme Court's same-sex...
Jackie Simpson with her proposal to her partner, Jeanine Bessette, this week following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.Courtesy of Jackie Simpson Following the U.S....
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Toyota's North American CEO moves office to Ann Arbor area technical center
Toyota’s North American CEO will be based in Michigan for the first time, according to a report in the Detroit News. Osamu “Simon” Nagata became CEO of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North...
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Crashes, power outages slow evening commute in Ann Arbor
A combination of crashes and power outages was wreaking havoc on motorists' evening commute Friday in the Ann Arbor area. Several traffic lights were out around town, including at Eisenhower Boulevard...
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U-M among universities nationwide with slowest rates of increased costs
The University of Michigan saw improvements in three of the four categories of the 2013 College Affordability and Transparency Lists. According to the new federal college affordability ranking...
View ArticleWeather cancels start of Top of the Park for Friday
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival has announced today's storms have forced the cancellation of the earlier acts scheduled for Top of the Park Friday. The live music scheduled on the Grove Stage at 5 and 6...
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Read bios of Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent candidates
Related: Six Ann Arbor superintendent candidates announced, including Roberto Clemente principal Six Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent candidates were publicly announced Friday. Biographies were...
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Authorities use canoe to rescue mail carrier stuck in vehicle on flooded road
Authorities rescued a mail carrier -- and all her undelivered mail -- when her vehicle got stuck on a flooded Augusta Township road Friday. Courtesy of the Augusta Township Fire Department A mail...
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Inovo Group leases downtown Ann Arbor space vacated by company moving to...
Technology companies are continuing to play a game of musical chairs with their office spaces in downtown Ann Arbor. As growing companies move into larger offices, other businesses are waiting to snap...
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Ypsilanti Township to buy 10 properties, sell them to Habitat for Humanity...
A home at 1133 Davis St. is one of 10 properties Ypsilanti Township purchased and will sell to Habitat For Humanity. Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com Editor's note: Rob Nissly's first name has been...
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