Michigan women's gymnastics team spells out 'The Victors' in hopes of...
Michigan senior Katie Zurales stretches during the gymnastics team's final home practice of the year on Tuesday, April 16.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.comOne hundred sixty eight letters. Nine exclamation...
View ArticleCould a 2-lane roundabout be in Ypsilanti's future?
Planning consultant Ian Lockwood drew an illustration showing the possible roundabout on Huron Street and Hamilton Street in Ypsilanti. Courtesy photo A roundabout connecting Huron Street and Hamilton...
View ArticleChanges at Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall: New stores open, salon plans to...
Luxury lingerie boutique Soma Intimates opened in Briarwood Mall this month.Courtesy photoTricho Salon & Spa plans to consolidate its two locations in Briarwood Mall in the coming months, filling...
View ArticleDexter tops among area girls soccer teams and more spring sports rankings
Those girls soccer teams are tough. Olivia VollmersAngela J Cesere | AnnArbor.com file While the cold spring weather has kept many spring sports from competing, it’s hardly slowed things down on the...
View ArticleFlood watch issued for Ann Arbor area; severe thunderstorms possible
Several bouts of heavy rainfall, including what could be some severe thunderstorms, are heading for the Ann Arbor area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch in effect through...
View ArticleSketch of suspect in sexual assault released
Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies have released a composite sketch of one of two suspects sought in the sexual assault of a woman Monday in Ypsilanti Township. Deputies released this composite...
View ArticleMuch to do following Boston Marathon explosions
Police and paramedics during the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions.AP photoMy heart is heavy for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions. Once again someone has decided to rock our...
View ArticlePatrick Elkins to bring shadow puppet show to the Ann Arbor District Library
He is the man behind the curtain. You might not realize it, but the artist who brings those delightful shadow puppets at the FoolMoon event is Patrick Elkins. Join him at the Ann Arbor District...
View ArticleHot '80s Ann Arbor ska band SLK releases old tunes digitally for new audience
SLK If you’ve been around long enough to remember the 1980s, then you might recall the ahead-of-its-time ska, reggae, punk and pop band SLK. Influenced by the British ska groups of the late ’70s and...
View ArticleTornado watch issued for Ann Arbor area
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Ann Arbor area and all of southeast Michigan effective until 6 p.m. Thursday. The tornado watch area is shown in yellow. The National...
View ArticleRising property values contribute extra $2.3M to Washtenaw County coffers
Related story: Washtenaw County's taxable value sees positive gain for the first time since 2008 Greater than anticipated property value increases in 2013 for Washtenaw County resulted in $2.3 million...
View ArticlePolice: Man fired off shot to threaten girlfriend
A 25-year-old man was arrested early Thursday after pulling a gun on his 21-year-old girlfriend and two of her friends, police said. The women were at the couple's Ypsilanti apartment helping the...
View ArticleU-M student reports being robbed at knifepoint
A University of Michigan student reported being robbed at knifepoint on North Campus Monday night by two unknown man, police said Thursday. University of Michigan Police released a crime alert...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Startup Interactive will showcase student...
University of Michigan’s major entrepreneurship departments are getting together for an informal celebration of student startups Thursday night at the Law School. The Zell Lurie Institute in the Ross...
View ArticleEx-Pioneer Travis Maezes and other freshmen lead Michigan baseball's...
Former Pioneer High School baseball player Travis Maezes - pictured above playing for his summer league team, the Ann Arbor Travelers - has been key to the Michigan baseball team's 10-game winning...
View ArticleHigh schools postponing Thursday events with storm front approaching
With fields waterlogged from days of rain and flood and tornado watches being issued for the Ann Arbor area, Washtenaw County schools are starting to cancel scheduled Thursday afternoon sporting...
View ArticleCouple accused of stabbing Ann Arbor man strike plea deals
Dorian JohnsonCourtesy of WCSOCourtney McCoyCourtesy of the WCSO The man and woman accused of stabbing a 22-year-old Ann Arbor man in an apartment hallway last year both struck plea deals recently,...
View ArticleU-M English prof's poetry collection 'The Cineaste' earns high mark
The tables have been turned, and the grader has been graded - which is to say, U-M English professor A. Van Jordan recently had his new collection of poetry, "The Cineaste," reviewed by Entertainment...
View ArticlePioneer senior Anna Borowicz hopes to cap season with third straight doubles...
Pioneer senior Anna Borowicz hits a shot during Thursday's practice.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com Team of the Week: Rich tradition provides motivation for Pioneer girls tennis Anna Borowicz paused as...
View ArticleBig Ten champion Michigan men's gymnastics team refocuses aim on NCAA title
If everything falls into place over the weekend, Michigan junior Sam Mikulak will be coming home from the NCAA men’s gymnastics championships with a couple more national titles to his name. Michigan...
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