Driver’s education usually means classroom lessons, practice tests, and time behind the wheel. But more than 100 teens and their parents got a different kind of driving lesson on Sunday near Willow Run Airport, where they participated in hands-on training focused on crash avoidance and vehicle control.
City and county officials faced pointed questions from Ypsilanti residents after a promised clearing of a homeless camp behind their homes was delayed.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer has ordered an Internal Affairs investigation into the Aug. 28 arrest of a man following a barricaded domestic assault incident, after video of the arrest circulated online and prompted concerns from community members.
For people returning to their communities after years or even decades behind bars, learning how to navigate the digital world can be an important step toward starting over.
Families and community members gathered outside the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, demanding answers after four women died at the prison over the past two months.
James Andrew Tallon, of Ypsilanti, distributed thousands of “horrific images and videos" depicting abuse of infants and toddlers.
A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man is facing charges after reportedly assaulting his girlfriend and barricading himself inside a Romulus home.
A smoky haze hovered over Ford Lake on Thursday, bringing an unusual calm to Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township, a venue that should have been packed with spectators and competitors for Row Fest 2026.
A 32-year-old Ypsilanti man was taken into custody after allegedly barricading himself inside a Romulus home with a woman during a domestic violence incident and threatening to kill responding officers.
Last January in Miami, Indiana University stunned the sports world by winning the college football national championship.
What is the best escape room in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best escape room.
A Ypsilanti renter says he’s been battling what he believes is mold in his bathroom for months and claims his apartment complex isn’t addressing it, even as he begins to experience health problems.
It’s been a little more than six months since the worst day of Larry and Kelly Jenuwine’s life.
Ann Arbor native and 14-time national amateur champion Jasmine Hampton is continuing her fast rise in the professional boxing ranks, stepping into the ring for her third pro fight June 14 in Grand Rapids.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver K.J. Osborn and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry hosted their 5th annual Youth Football Camp on June 6 at their alma mater, Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, MI.
Residents living inside an Ypsilanti apartment complex say their units are infested with all different kinds of bugs – so much so that they are covering their furniture in insect repellant.
More than 100 local teens got behind the wheel this weekend — not just for fun, but to practice the kind of skills that could one day save their lives.
Metro Detroiters answered the call to “Go 4 It” this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroit’s east side.
A Ypsilanti woman says a homeless encampment behind her home has turned into a safety issue after a string of unsettling encounters, and most recently, the theft of her bicycle.
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves in Ypsilanti’s West Willow neighborhood, cleaning yards and making exterior repairs for residents in need as part of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley’s Rock the Block series.
People experiencing a mental health crisis in Ypsilanti could soon see a trained specialist, not police, responding to their calls.
When the Pauli family has food scraps, instead of throwing them in the trash, they put them in a special bin on their kitchen counter.
The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of deliberately obstructing federal immigration enforcement in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
A community college, hospital and Kroger location have been listed as possible exposure sites as Washtenaw County confirms its seventh measles case.
Washtenaw County Health Department announced a fourth suspected case of measles Saturday and published new exposure locations and times. The latest case is a close contact of the first case announced March 11. Laboratory testing has not yet confirmed measles for this case.
A second measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and now a mall and a gym have been added to the list of exposure sites.
A second measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and now a mall and a gym have been added to the list of exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, and health officials are notifying the public about possible exposure at multiple locations.
At Ypsilanti Community High School, students are enrolled in a year-long drone program led by instructor Michael Cushman, which prepares them for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification.
Thunder Over Michigan is returning to Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to celebrate the semiquincentennial under the theme “Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong.”
Michigan’s only women’s prison is under renewed scrutiny after years of complaints about mold, medical care and other problems.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after agents reportedly took multiple parents into custody at a bus stop in Ypsilanti during student drop-off.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly took several parents into custody at a school bus stop in Ypsilanti during Tuesday morning’s student drop-off.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Alishia Dyer stood in front of the podium this morning seeking to clarify what happened in the early morning hours of Jan. 6 when a police chase through the streets of Ypsilanti ended with one man dead following a flurry of gunshots from deputies.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office released new footage from a pursuit that ended with deputies shooting and killing an unarmed driver. Four deputies remain on leave, according to the sheriff. (Link in comments)
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that a driver who was shot and killed by deputies after reportedly pointing a shotgun at them actually didn’t have a firearm at all.
A building in Washtenaw County was damaged so badly during a standoff with a man wielding a sword that it’s been deemed unsafe, and now residents want to know why the situation came to that.
Neighbors expressed concerns over transparency, especially regarding the man's mental health status and the disruption caused to local organizations like Meals on Wheels.
A police chase in Washtenaw County ended in a fatal shooting early Tuesday after the suspect allegedly pointed a shotgun at deputies, authorities said.
Authorities are asking residents to avoid an area in Ypsilanti Tuesday morning due to a police investigation.
An armed 53-year-old man who barricaded himself in the upper levels of a house in Ypsilanti has been safely taken into custody after more than 30 hours of crisis negotiation.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver K.J. Osborn returned to his hometown Ypsilanti to provide rent assistance for a family in need. Osborn paid the full remaining rent balance for a family of three living in Schooner Cove Apartments.
Ypsilanti’s Woodlawn Cemetery, a historically Black burial ground long abandoned and overgrown, is getting a second chance through a dedicated restoration effort.
The North Hamilton Street and Washtenaw Avenue intersection in Ypsilanti ranked as the No. 1 most dangerous intersection in Washtenaw County.
Three former Eastern Michigan basketball players didn’t cooperate with an investigation into possible sports betting violations, the NCAA says.
The development, named in honor of Mattie Dorsey, Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman, represents an innovative approach to the housing crisis impacting communities across the state and country.
Michigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following the passing of his friend and former teammate, Zia Combs.
Ypsilanti police are looking into the case of a woman roughed up by employees at a liquor store.
adidas and Puffer Reds unveil new sneakers. Each pair purchased on launch day will include tickets to launch party at Diamondback Music Hall.
The Michigan Secretary of State is holding a clinic in Metro Detroit on Wednesday to help eligible drivers better understand how to get their driving privileges restored.
Eastern Michigan University students are returning to campus with fewer dining options this fall, leaving many who prepaid for meal plans upset.
As we increasingly ponder how to use artificial intelligence in our jobs and everyday lives, schools are also trying to figure out how to safely use it and teach it.
According to court records, defendants Mubasher Riaz and his brother, Muzzammil Riaz, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier this year.
A 22-year-old from Belleville and a 21-year-old from Ypsilanti are facing multiple felonies for a string of drive-by shootings in Washtenaw County.
What’s the best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best tattoo parlor.
An Ypsilanti man will be spending more than 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing a minor.
Washington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry hosted their 4th annual Youth Football Camp on May 31 at their Alma mater, Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti.
Circuit Court Judge Carol Kuhnke’s order mandates that the New Jersey-based property owners make urgent health and safety repairs while providing relocation assistance to those who choose to leave.
A $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections and other officials, alleging guards at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility used body cameras to record female inmates in showers and during strip searches.
Washington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry will return to their hometown of Ypsilanti to host their 4th annual youth football camp on May 31.
Dr. Dilanjan Miller, 38, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.
A viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.
A large apartment complex in Ypsilanti has been condemned, putting its tenants in a difficult position. All 18 buildings at Arbor One Apartments have a condemned sign on the door.
Eastern Michigan University is giving incarcerated students the opportunity to present at an annual event that showcases research projects.
Deputies with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check for a 36-year-old man who was experiencing mental health concerns.
Four people were arrested, and two of them were charged, in connection to an attempted car theft in Southfield after leading police officers on chases.
