U of M athletics paused, student test positive for B117 COVID variant
All of the University of Michigan athletics are on pause after COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant.
Winter Weather Advisory issued with up to 4 inches of snow expected
Michigan has not had the snow that we typically see in January but that will start to change Tuesday morning as a system brings in a few inches of snow for all of southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit school closings for Tuesday, January 26
The first major snow event of the season led to dozens of schools that had been open for in-person learning to close Tuesday morning.
Ann Arbor blind double amputee trying to raise money for new prosthetic legs
He started a GoFundMe to help him afford the C-leg prosthetic legs. The knees can be specially programmed to mimic how John walks. The C-leg also has a hydraulic system that will give the 39-year-old a better sense of balance and minimize the risk of injury as he works to lead an independent life.
Michigan health officials identify new, more contagious COVID-19 strain in Washtenaw County
The first case in Michigan of the new COVID strain has been identified in an adult woman in Washtenaw county. Two new cases were in contact with the woman, but health officials aren't sure if they're carrying the new variant.
Washtenaw County's top cop won't prosecute sex workers
Eli Savit, the new Washtenaw County Prosecutor has announced his department will no longer pursue charges against consensual sex workers. He hopes the policy encourages more reporting of other crimes often experienced in the industry.
New Washtenaw County prosecutor eliminates cash bail for those arrested
Instead, his office will be asking for GPS tethers, house arrest, drug testing, and other conditions on a case-by-case basis. He understands this could be a hard pill to swallow at first.
MSU, U-M alumni come to rescue of Pinball Pete's, raising $87,000
A beloved arcade game location in Ann Arbor and East Lansing put out a call for help have been stricken by the pandemic. Fans of Pinball Pete's came have arrived in force, donating tens of thousands of dollars.
Big roll out at the Big House; University of Michigan opens vaccine clinic at stadium
The University of Michigan has launched a vaccination clinic at the Big House. It's the latest step local health departments have taken to get the vaccine to health care workers.
Washtenaw County road rage incident turned violent, police say multiple shots were fired
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is looking for a car that was involved in a violent "road rage" incident in Lodi Township Thursday morning.
Dreams of a white Christmas may come true this year in Michigan
Southeast Michigan is looking at a good chance of a white Christmas in 2020 with a snowstorm forming on the west coast early next week and pushing in on Christmas Eve.
Metro Detroit 11-year-old to compete on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship
The 6th grader's culinary skills got discovered on social media which has now landed him on the very popular Food Network show. "My signature cake is candy bacon cake," he said. "I always love to put bacon in anything. I make chocolate caramel cake, passion fruit cake."
2 people sent to hospital after Washtenaw Co. crash, investigators say alcohol was factor
Michigan State Police are investigating a Washtenaw County crash that sent 2 people to the hospital with serious injuries.
Tests for new Michigan train between Ann Arbor and Traverse City on hold
A new proposal for a passenger train from Ann Arbor to northern Michigan his new obstacles related to the pandemic after test runs were put on hold for the proposed 240-mile line.
Ypsilanti Fraternal Order of Eagles a COVID hotspot after 31 test positive, 40 exposed
The Washtenaw County Health Department said a Fraternal Order of Eagles has had 31 positive cases linked to it and another 40 people are quarantined.
Keep it Wholesome: Michigan student raises thousands in just 3 months to build school in Malawi
Through the power of social media, a University of Michigan student was able to fully fund the building of a sustainable school in Malawi in just under three months.
Michigan second grader publishes kids' book about learning from home amid COVID
A second grade boy in Ypsilanti, Mich. has written and self-published a book about learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver charged with alcohol-related crash killing 2 construction workers on I-94
A 29-year-old Belleville woman has been charged in a suspected alcohol-related crash that killed two construction workers on I-94 on Nov. 7.
U-M fraternity waits on judge decision to keep name after allowing women, non-binary members
That fraternity is waiting for a judge's decision about whether they can keep their name while allowing women and non-binary people to also be members.
Washtenaw County Health Dept lifts stay-in-place order for U-M students
The order is not extended and will expire Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. The proportion of local COVID-19 cases associated with U-M has decreased, and importantly, this reduction in new, university-associated cases has allowed case investigators and contact tracers to catch up.