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What Andrew Marsh’s commitment means for Michigan football
Michigan’s football program secured a massive commitment on the recruiting trail Tuesday night, but it didn’t come without some last-minute drama. According to recruiting services, the Wolverines had been considered the leader for weeks to land Fulshear (Texas) Katy Jordan four-star receiver Andrew Marsh, but a late push from Washington led to several recruiting experts wavering in their confidence that Michigan would be able to close the deal leading up to the announcement.
Missing boy with autism, 14, rescued from marsh in Oakland County
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A 14-year-old boy with autism was missing for three hours before he was rescued from a marsh in Oakland County. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the boy from Farmington Hills was hiking with a church group at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township when he ran into a wooded area and went missing around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
Pedestrian safety a concern as Ann Arbor considers housing plan for State Street
ANN ARBOR, MI — A new affordable housing development is proposed on Ann Arbor’s south side. And while city officials may welcome it, it’s raising longstanding concerns about what’s lacking along the State Street corridor in terms of pedestrian safety and connectivity. If you purchase a...
State, federal judges weigh case against ex-trooper in fleeing suspect’s death
LANSING, MI – A federal judge is deciding whether a former state police sergeant, charged in the death of a fleeing suspect, should stand trial in federal or state court. Brian Keely, who is charged with second-degree murder in the April 17 death of Samuel Sterling, 25, should face charges in federal court because he was assigned to a federal task force when he struck Sterling with a police vehicle, Keely’s attorneys told the federal judge on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
4 day heat wave heading toward Michigan
It’s going to get hotter than it’s been since mid-June. Lower Michigan will have several days in a row at 90 degrees or hotter. There’s going to be a big change in the weather pattern between today and Saturday. I won’t call Saturday hot since temperatures will only be in the mid-80s. Sunday through Wednesday will be hot.
In rural Michigan, presidential politics can divide neighbors. This video illustrates the split.
HOWELL, MI — For the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns this summer, Michigan has remained a high-volume destination for candidates hoping to tip the swing state in their favor come November. In recent weeks, the southeast region has proven an especially popular destination for the campaigns of Republican Donald...
Fire that destroyed Dexter-area home started in attic, chief says
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The fire that destroyed a Dexter-area home started in the attic or roof, officials have determined in its ongoing investigation. Neighbors of a home in the 13000 block of Bramble Brae Drive in Dexter Township saw the glow of the blaze around 1 a.m. Aug. 14 and reported it, said Dexter Area Fire Department Chief Doug Armstrong in an email to MLive/The Ann Arbor.
‘Spectacular’ pink Alden B. Dow home on the market for $2.4M is a rare find
MIDLAND, MI – Down a mile-long winding driveway, a pink unit block home built by Alden B. Dow sets along the Chippewa River. It’s one-of-a-kind, and it’s for sale. Including nearly 90 acres, the 15,000-square-foot house is listed for $2.4 million. This home is MLive’s House of...
Jury finds 7 anti-abortion protesters guilty of federal crimes for blocking Michigan clinics
DETROIT, MI — A federal jury has convicted seven anti-abortion activists of attempting to blockade two Michigan reproductive health clinics. The jury delivered its verdicts on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the federal courthouse in Detroit, finding Calvin Zastrow, his daughter Eva Zastrow, Chester Gallagher, Heather Idoni, Caroline Davis, Joel Curry, Justin Phillips, and Eva Edl guilty of felony conspiracy against rights and a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act offense. The latter conviction relates to the seven’s conduct at Northland Family Planning Clinic in Sterling Heights on Aug. 27, 2020.
Man who worked with autistic children to head to trial on child pornography charges
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A man accused of possessing child pornography will head to trial. Zachary Champine Kratz, 19, waived his right to a preliminary examination Aug. 8 during a hearing before 14A-1 District Court Judge J. Cedric Simpson, sending his case to Washtenaw County Trial Court. Kratz, who has been charged with four counts each of aggravated possession of sexually abusive material of a child and using a computer to commit a crime, will next appear in court Sept. 12.
Consumers Energy offers a look inside its last coal-fired power plant before it closes
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Consumers Energy is offering a peek inside its last coal-fired power plant before it goes the way of the dinosaur. In September, the Michigan utility will run public tours of the J.H. Campbell Complex in Ottawa County, as part of the decommissioning process that will take the facility offline for good within a year, nixing one of the state’s largest industrial sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
These are the top 3 songbirds making music at Sleeping Bear Dunes
EMPIRE, MI -- There’s some music you can only hear once you turn down the volume on city life. The annual songbird survey is for those who tune into Mother Nature’s symphony. At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the birds you’ll hear the most are American robin, red-eyed...
General Election preview: 2024 Michigan General Election
Michiganders can vote in-person in the 2024 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Other important dates relating to the November general election are available on the Michigan Secretary of State website here. Any registered voter can vote in the Michigan general election. What led us here. Many of the candidates...
Man reports suspicious car outside his home, then shoots at occupants
BROWNSTOWN, MI – A group that was night fishing in Brownstown Township was shot at after their vehicle broke down in front of a home and a resident thought it was suspicious, FOX 2 Detroit reports. The 44-year-old Brownstown man called 911 around 4 a.m. Tuesday to report the...
Mulch fire in Detroit causing heavy smoke, officials say it could burn for days
DETROIT -- A fire that started Tuesday night at a mulch supplier may burn for several days before it is completely extinguished, said officials with the Detroit Fire Department. According to Fox 2 Detroit, crews were still battling the fire Wednesday morning at Detroit Mulch on the city’s west side.
6-year-old boy ‘died all day,’ younger brother tells investigators
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI – A 6-year-old Michigan boy died after an alleged period of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend. Some details are disturbing. Giovanni “Chulo” Jennings, 6, of Madison Heights, died on July 31. Chulo’s 4-year-old brother was interviewed and told investigators...
Family forgives son’s killer, urges him to find Jesus as he is sent to prison
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Dressed in a polka-dotted skirt and with immaculately curled hair, Betty McMullan delivered a powerful message to her son’s killer:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Michigan doctor accused of filming nude patients, children in ‘disturbing’ sexual abuse case
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A Michigan doctor is accused of using hidden cameras to record nude images of numerous women and young children over the last six years. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the case involving Oumair Aejaz is “one of the most disgusting, potentially prolific and disturbing sexual predator cases” he’s seen in his career.
Ex-Detroit Lions seventh-round pick lands with Houston Texans
ALLEN PARK -- Nick Bawden, a seventh-round pick out of San Diego State in 2018 for the Detroit Lions, has signed with the Houston Texans. The fullback spent the previous three years with the New York Jets, but was cut early into training camp late last month. Bawden’s tenure in Detroit was short lived due to injuries. He was a draft pick of the previous Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia regime, playing 10 games as a rookie around these parts.
17-story high-rise OK’d to replace Ann Arbor’s Galleria Mall, home of Pinball Pete’s
ANN ARBOR, MI — A 17-story apartment high-rise is now approved to replace Ann Arbor’s Galleria Mall. The city’s Planning Commission voted 8-0 Tuesday night, Aug. 20, to OK the new development at 1208 S. University Ave., where Pinball Pete’s and other businesses are located in a three-level mall built in the early 1990s.
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