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Michigan’s ‘bison wrangler’ shares secrets of the Domino’s Farms herd
ANN ARBOR — On the northeast edge of Ann Arbor, between M-14 and Domino’s Farms, is where the buffalo roam. There, drivers on their daily commute can often catch a glimpse of a herd of 75 bison, grazing across a 90-acre pasture that is part of the Domino’s Farms complex. If they look closely enough, they may also see the beat-up red Ford pickup of Todd Crocker, the herd’s official bison wrangler.
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Arc Livingston Launches Inclusive Book List During Disability Pride Month
July marks Disability Pride Month and a local non-profit is not only celebrating but has launched an inclusive book list. The Arc Livingston launched its Inclusive Book List during July’s Disability Pride Month by partnering with local libraries and the 2 Dandelions Bookstore in Brighton to feature inclusive book displays, a bookmark contest celebrating inclusion, and book readings. Libraries participating include the Brighton District Library, Cromaine District Library in Hartland, Howell Carnegie Library, and Pinckney Community Public Library.
Incumbent, 2 challengers vie for Augusta Township supervisor seat in Republican primary
WASHTENAW COUNTY - Augusta Township Supervisor Brian Shelby is running for re-election, taking on two Republican challengers in the upcoming Aug. 6 primary election. Shelby, who has served as the township’s supervisor since 2020, will face off against Allan Cassell and Todd Waller. Shelby defeated Cassell in the 2020...
U.S. 23 ramp to M-14 closing for maintenance in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Drivers should prepare for the closure of a U.S. 23 ramp this weekend. The northbound U.S. 23 ramp to westbound M-14 is closing for maintenance from 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 29, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Traffic is...
Free Dental Exams & X-Rays Offered During ‘CCH Dental Days’
Central City Health (CCH) will host “CCH Dental Days” in August, offering free dental exams and X-rays to the community. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, August 2, 23, and 30, located at 10 Peterboro St. in Midtown Detroit. This health and wellness initiative is designed to enhance oral health in the community by providing comprehensive dental care to those in need. CCH Dental Days is available to Detroit and Wayne County residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Timeline: Livingston County's complicated history with race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County has never quite been able to shake the reputation of racism it earned on a Cohoctah farm in the 1970s. On Saturday, July 20, two groups of white supremacists demonstrated in Howell, chanting “Heil Hitler," and "We love Hitler. We love Trump." They carried flags with antisemitic and racist messages. One group marched from the Historic Courthouse to the Howell Carnegie Library. The other stood on the overpass over I-96 at...
Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers starting lineups for July 25, 2024: Game 102
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gavin Williams and the Guardians take on the Tigers at Progressive Field. Here are the starting lineups for Thursday’s game between the Guardians and Detroit. Where: Progressive Field, 1:10 p.m. ET. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the...
3 years and 1 hung jury after killing ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, man pleads guilty
KALAMAZOO, MI — One day shy of the third anniversary of Michael Underwood III being shot and killed outside a Kalamazoo Township apartment complex, the Decatur man’s accused killer pleaded guilty. Detroit resident Darrell Felton Jr., 30, formerly of Kalamazoo Township, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of...
Sheetz, a gas station chain, hiring for Michigan store opening in Romulus
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain in six states that is expanding to Michigan, plans to hold two recruiting events next week in Romulus to hire 30 employees to work in a new store set to open later this summer. The Pennsylvania-based company — which is facing a federal government claim that it has discriminated against minority job applicants — said it is seeking full- and part-time workers, including employees for management roles, in its...
Ann Arbor’s Hobbs Kessler to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Getting his personal best propelled Ann Arbor’s Hobbs Kessler to the Olympics. The 21-year-old finished third with a time of three minutes 31 seconds in the 1500-meter run. A relative late-comer to running, he broke the national high school indoor mile record. He is now hoping to race toward glory in Paris.
Weekly Road Construction, Jul 29-Aug 4
TownshipWhereImpact to TrafficTimeline Ann ArborGleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 9 Ann ArborStein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple RdIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 9 Ann ArborHuron River Dr between Maple Rd and City of Ann Arbor limitsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 AugustaIntersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis RdRoad closureJune 3 – Aug. 19 County-wide County Secondary Rds (Gravel)Intermittent lane restrictionsJune 27 – Aug. 1 LimaLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 11 – 25 LimaDexter Chelsea Rd between Dancer Rd and Parker RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 31 – Aug. 21 LimaSteinbach Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem RdDaytime road closureJuly 29 – 31 LimaDancer Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem RdDaytime road closureJuly 31 – Aug. 1 Lima, SylvanWaltrous Rd between Sager Rd and Jerusalem RdDaytime road closureAug. 1 – 6 LodiLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 24 – Aug. 8 NorthfieldJoy Rd between Hellner Rd and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 5 NorthfieldLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – Aug. 1 Northfield Joy Rd overpass at US-23 Road closureJune 17 – TBD Northfield, SalemDixboro Rd between 5 Mile Rd and 6 Mile RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 8 PittsfieldHogback Rd between M-17 and Clark RdRoad closureJuly 25 – Aug. 8 PittsfieldPlatt Rd between Waterfowl Blvd and US-12Road closureMay 16 – Aug. 2 PittsfieldDayton Dr between Central Blvd and Packard RdIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 PittsfieldHawks Ave between Packard Rd and Blossom Hill TrailIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 PittsfieldMallard Cove SubdivisionIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 1 PittsfieldArbor Creek SubdivisionIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 1 PittsfieldLohr Lake SubdivisionIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 1 Salem7 Mile Rd between Pontiac Tr and Angle RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 3 SalemPontiac Tr between N. Territorial Rd and 7 Mile RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 SalemChubb Rd between 7 Mile Rd and 8 Mile RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 8 SalineLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – Aug. 1 (extended) ScioJackson Rd between Jackson Industrial Dr and Myrtle AveLane restrictionsJuly 15 – mid Oct. ScioMiller Rd between Wagner Rd and M-14Intermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 3 ScioHuron River Dr between Zeeb Rd and E Delhi RdIntermittent lane closuresMar. 25 – Sept. 1 ScioPratt Rd between Zeeb Rd and Dexter-Ann Arbor RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 ScioShield Rd between Parker Rd and Baker RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 – 31 SharonLocal and Primary Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 22 – Aug. 1 SuperiorPlymouth Rd between Dixboro Rd and Short StIntermittent lane closuresMay 13 – July 31 SuperiorStephens Dr between Nottingham Dr and Stamford RdIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 SylvanNotten Rd between US-12 and Reiman RdRoad closureJuly 16 – 30 WebsterFarrell Rd between Webster Church Rd and Zeeb Rd Daytime road closureJuly 29 – 31 YorkWillis Rd between US-23 and Platt RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 29 – Aug. 2 YpsilantiRidge Rd between Holmes Rd and Mott RdShoulder closureApril 2 – Aug. 1 YpsilantiTyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport RdRoad closure Aug. 24 – TBD YpsilantiBradley Ave between Grove Rd and Lakeview AveIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 YpsilantiGeorge Ave/Smith Ave between Andrea Ave and Lakeview AveIntermittent lane closuresJuly 11 – Aug. 2 YpsilantiBridge Rd Bridge, over Ford Lake, between Textile Rd and Grove Rd Shoulder closureJuly 8 – Sept. 4.
Detroit Struggles with Road Rage Incidents After Two Freeway Shootings Over Weekend
Michigan State Police are in the midst of handling a pair of freeway shootings in Detroit from last weekend as the city grapples with violence sparked by road rage. The first incident was reported around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, with a driver experiencing a single gunshot fired by an occupant of a blue pickup truck on northbound Interstate 75 near Holbrook; the vehicle was struck, however, the driver wasn't injured and the shooter's motive is still unclear, as first reported by Audacy and confirmed through subsequent coverage from The Detroit News and CBS Detroit.
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