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Jennifer Gratz: End of affirmative action is coming
Jennifer Gratz, who sued the University of Michigan in 1997 alleging racial discrimination, celebrates last week’s Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in a Detroit Free Press opinion column....
View ArticleLaptop and cash stolen from ransacked Ann Arbor apartment
Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred in the 700 block of East Ann Street between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Friday. An unknown suspect or suspects entered the residence by cutting the...
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First day for new Ypsilanti Community School district: 'Our work really...
The Ypsilanti Community Schools Board of Education responds with applause to a comment by Superintendent Scott Menzel, far right, at its first official meeting Monday.Amy Biolchini | AnnArbor.com...
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Police arrest man suspected of selling crack cocaine
A 46-year-old man suspected of selling crack cocaine was arrested in Ypsilanti Sunday. Police said the man was stopped in the 300 block of Ballard Street around 2:30 p.m., according to an Ypsilanti...
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Winnipeg Jets draft Skyline grad Andrew Copp; 4 other Michigan player selected
Skyline High School graduate and current Michigan hockey player Andrew Copp was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013 NHL Draft.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com file photo Related: Update: Steven...
View ArticleChanges coming to Domino's Petting Farm after departure of longtime manager
Changes are coming to the Domino’s Petting Farm in Ann Arbor Township after longtime manager Don Strobel left his position last week. After 16 years, Strobel left his position as manager of the...
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Rules changes would limit speaking times for public and council members in...
The Ann Arbor City Council is considering changes to its rules to limit speaking times at council meetings, while adding new opportunities for public comment at work sessions. The rules changes —...
View ArticleStudent loan rates double without Congress' action
Previous story: Senators: Student loan interest rates to double College students taking out new loans for the fall term will see interest rates twice what they were in the spring — unless Congress...
View Article2 hospitalized with minor injuries after rollover on U.S. 23
Two people were sent to the hospital after a rollover accident on northbound U.S. 23 near Warren Road Monday afternoon, according to a Huron Valley Ambulance official. HVA spokeswoman Joyce Williams...
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Busch's looks to hire 35-40 employees during job fair Tuesday
Busch’s Fresh Food Markets is holding the last in a string of job fairs Tuesday at its Saline store, located at 565 E. Michigan Ave. During the fair, which will go from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the company...
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Police investigating attempted break-in at Ypsilanti church
Ypsilanti police are investigating an incident believed to be an attempted break-in at a city church discovered Sunday morning when a door was found damaged.File photo Ypsilanti police Detective Sgt....
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Michigan ban on gay marriage constitutional? Trial could be coming soon
A judge has said there could be a trial in the future to determine whether Michigan's ban on gay marriage is constitutional. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.comA judge signaled Monday that a trial is...
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Pinckey-area teen continues to recover from bonfire accident
A Pinckey teen severely injured in a bonfire accident on March 30 continues to recover at a University of Michigan hospital, according to media reports. Sarah Grundy, 18, had briefly been moved out of...
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U-M researchers: Canker sore drug could be used for weight loss
The next weight-loss drug could be one already familiar to those with asthma and canker sores, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Obese mice treated with the drug Amlexanox lost...
View ArticleMilan Bakery to re-open July 8 after abrupt closing in June
The recently closed Milan Bakery will re-open July 8, according to a report in the Milan News-Leader. Former co-owner Linda Ohl abruptly closed the store in early June, eight months after it closed...
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Deputies find body of 21-year-old man who drowned after jumping into Huron...
The body of 21-year-old drowning victim Donovan Jerard Hyter was found downstream from the railroad trestle where he jumped into the Huron River with five friends early Sunday morning.Deputies found...
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New Eastern Michigan athletic director Heather Lyke aims to establish...
Heather Lyke called Michigan softball coach Carol “Hutch” Hutchins when she learned she would be working just down the road from her as Eastern Michigan’s athletic director and vice president....
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Buffalo Wild Wings will open in ex-Damon's Grill in Ann Arbor
A new Buffalo Wild Wings franchise will take the place of the Damon’s Grill that closed in February at 3150 Boardwalk Dr. in Ann Arbor. Mallory McLellan, a spokeswoman for franchisee JK&T Wings,...
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Simple tips can help make the July 4th holiday safer & less daunting for...
Flickr photo by Rocky Mountain Feline RescueSummer is officially here, and it's a season filled with a lot of fun for us humans — but from a pet's vantage point, it can prove to be quite difficult —...
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Passengers scream as Spirit jet dives to avoid small plane; FAA investigates
Update: Skydive Tecumseh says its pilot is not under investigation after close call with Spirit jet The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is investigating a close call between a...
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