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Mock fires, century-old firetruck part of Ypsilanti museum event
YPSILANTI, MI - From a century-old firetruck to squirting water on a mock house fire, firetruck enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy an upcoming event hosted by the Michigan Firehouse Museum. The museum is hosting its annual firetruck muster from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Riverside...
That QR code on your school bus door shows its safety history
It’s easy to check the safety history of your child’s school bus: Just scan the QR code on the door. With some Michigan children already back to school and others returning soon, the Michigan State Police is reminding parents and guardians that they can easily check school bus safety records.
Room enough for chickens and goats? Rural township considers amending livestock rules
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — More residents could keep livestock on their properties in a historically rural township about 10 miles from Ann Arbor if officials approve an ordinance amendment. At its Wednesday, Aug. 21 meeting, Webster Township’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to set a public hearing for 7 p.m....
Michigan has the No. 1 historic bed and breakfast in America, Newsweek readers say
LUDINGTON, MI – A historic bed and breakfast in Northern Michigan was just named No. 1 in America. Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Ludington took the No. 1 spot in Newsweek Readers’ Choice for Best Historical B&B, the magazine announced today. “It is our commitment to provide...
Michigan Marching Band prepping for football gamedays in half-built but improved facility
ANN ARBOR, MI - On a brisk summer Wednesday, 396 Michigan Marching Band members marched on an exact replica of the Michigan Stadium turf field. There also was construction and dirt piles to their immediate south. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
EPA begins cleanup at fatal Macomb County vape shop blast site
FRASER, MI — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin removing hazardous materials next week from a former metro Detroit smoke and vape shop which exploded earlier this year, killing a nearby pedestrian. Uncovered cans of butane, compressed gas cylinders, vape pens and lithium-ion batteries will be removed from...
State asks Michigan Supreme Court for clarity on minimum wage increases
Two state departments have asked the Michigan Supreme Court for clarity on how to implement minimum wage increases mandated by a ruling handed down last month. “Respectfully, the Michigan Department of Treasury has read this Court’s opinion in earnest and believes there exist ambiguities as to how to interpret and implement this Court’s directives in accounting for inflation for the graduated wages for the 2025 through 2028 time period,” Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office wrote in a motion filed Wednesday on behalf of the state departments of Treasury and Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Bond set at $1M for Michigan man charged with murder
WESTLAND, MI -- A 48-year-old Westland man was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed a man to death Sunday. Richard Waltiere Jr. appeared in 18th District Court to be arraigned on the charge, two days after he was arrested by Westland Police in connection with the death of 58-year-old Donald Soulliere.
Lions reportedly get positive news regarding All-Pro Penei Sewell’s injury
ALLEN PARK -- Breathe a sigh of relief, Detroit Lions fans. ESPN reports Penei Sewell has been deemed “fine” and that there are “no issues” after rolling his ankle in Wednesday’s scrimmage-style practice. The All-Pro offensive tackle went down, left practice with what a team source called a left foot injury at the time. Sewell went to the bench, with much of the first-team offense checking in, then eventually went to the back on his own power. There was quite the hush over the field when the big man went down, so less than 24 hours later, this is positive news for one of this team’s cornerstones.
Chelsea’s fair, a petting farm & other fun things to do in Washtenaw County this weekend
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Summer is winding down and school is starting soon, but there still are plenty of things to do in Washtenaw County this weekend. Here are a few fun things Friday, Aug. 23, to Sunday, Aug. 25. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Here’s where Michigan’s distracted driving got better, worse in 2023
Driver distractions officially contributed to about 5% of Michigan’s vehicle crashes in 2023. Last year’s 15,136 crashes in which distracted driving was a factor was a 2% decline from 2022. Excluding 2020 for pandemic inconsistencies, it was the lowest total since 2016. Still, distractions from electronic devices, passengers...
Man found dead near large, ground-level fish tank; death is suspicious, police say
WARREN, MI – A man was found dead inside his Warren home near a large, ground-level fish tank on Tuesday, police said. The 39-year-old man was found around 7:30 p.m. in the 11000 block of Hanover Driver, WDIV Local 4 reports. Police and firefighters arrived at the scene and confirmed he was deceased, and then detectives were called in to investigate the suspicious death.
Michigan woman, 77, dies after collision with carriage on Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – A 77-year-old Michigan woman died after she collided with a carriage on Mackinac Island. The Mackinac Island Police Department said the crash occurred at Main Street and Bogan Lane at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The woman from Huntington Woods was riding a bicycle westbound when...
Shootout in Dearborn restaurant parking lot leaves 2 people injured
DEARBORN, MI -- Two people were shot in the leg Wednesday night during a shootout that took place in the parking lot of a Benihana restaurant. According to Fox 2 Detroit, police were dispatched to the restaurant on Hubbard Drive around 9 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Dearborn Police...
See which Michigan counties have the most foreign-owned agricultural acres
Although foreign investors own a fraction of U.S. farmland – about 3.4% – Michigan recently saw a jump in foreign-held acreage. The number of foreign-owned acres went from 5.8% to 8.6% of all agricultural land two years ago, the latest federal data shows, putting Michigan among the top states for increases. Colorado had an increase of 557,000 acres, Alabama with 514,000 acres and Michigan recorded 461,000 acres.
5-story, all-electric apartment building approved on Ann Arbor’s north side
ANN ARBOR, MI — A second phase of the Owl Creek apartment complex in northeast Ann Arbor is approved for development. City Council voted 10-0 Monday, Aug. 19, to OK a developer’s request to add a five-story building with 131 apartments along the east side of Nixon Road just south of M-14.
Dungeon of Doom mailbag: Biggest concerns coming out of Lions training camp
ALLEN PARK -- And just like that, training camp is over and the regular season is within sight. The Detroit Lions put the bows on their 2024 camp with an intrasquad scrimmage, and have one last preseason tilt on the schedule. Detroit hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers this Saturday afternoon from Ford Field. Before then, MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast is back to discuss the month that was, looking at most improved position groups, how the stars have looked and our biggest concerns (spoiler alert, receiver depth).
Boil water advisory in effect for Chelsea due to water main break
CHELSEA, MI -- The city of Chelsea is under a boil water advisory after officials discovered a water main break in the northern part of the city. Although water has been restored for all Chelsea residents as of the morning of Aug. 22, city officials are still asking residents to boil their water before use until the water can be thoroughly tested.
Multi-tenant real estate developer buys vacant land in Ypsilanti-area
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Ypsilanti Township leaders sold a vacant parcel of land to a real estate developer typically known for multi-family rentals. The board voted to approve the $10,000 purchase agreement with Elevate Land Holdings LLC Hewitt Apartments at its Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting. The vacant lot at 785 N. Hewitt Road is across the street from Eastern Michigan University’s athletic campus off of North Huron River Drive.
Pilot on the way to Ohio makes emergency landing in southern Michigan cornfield
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A Utah man escaped injury when he made an emergency landing in a cornfield in Calhoun County Wednesday morning. Rescue crews were called to the aircraft emergency at 10:36 a.m. Aug. 21, in the cornfield in Clarendon Township, west of Homer, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
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