Former University of Michigan football star who survived Dr. Anderson sex abuse chains self to tree in protest

Former University of Michigan football player Jon Vaughn chained himself to an Ann Arbor tree in protest. He is a survivor of Dr. Robert Anderson, the sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting more than 1,000 student athletes.

University of Michigan to drop mask mandate on March 14

The University of Michigan said masks at its three campuses are no longer required in most locations for everyone, regardless of Covid vaccination status, starting next week.

Ann Arbor man charged with child sexually abusive material

Michigan State Police said an investigation into Eric Kurtz, 39, began after authorities learned he had been speaking with people under the age of 18 and asking then for nude photos.

'Whites-only' policy repealed in Ann Arbor neighborhood after 75 years

“I’m happy that we've finally made this change. I’m excited to see us kick this off for the community," said Erica Briggs, an Ann Arbor city councilmember. "I hope by the end of 2022 that we can see these restrictive covenants are gone across our city."

Read Michigan Coach Juwan Howard's statement following announcement of suspension for fight

The Wolverine head coach received a five-game suspension, and fined $40,000. Two student athletes from UM and one from Wisconsin also received one-game suspensions. Head Coach Greg Gard was fined $10,000 for his involvement in the fight that broke out, which saw Howard striking an official.

Ann Arbor schools plan to keep mask mandate - despite Washtenaw County lifting it

"I know no one asked for the situation, nobody is happy about it, nobody likes it," Lucas said. "But we can’t return to a normal that isn’t here anymore."

Major fire causes $250K in damage to business at Ann Arbor strip mall

The blaze, reported at the Cranbrook Shopping Plaza on West Eisenhower caused heavy damage to the Big Blue Swimming School. Smoke damage was also reported at surrounding businesses like Dibella's and Bob's Furniture Store.

Dr. Anderson abuse survivors criticize University of Michigan's handling of sex assault reports

Survivors of Dr. Robert Anderson are criticizing how the University of Michigan handled reports that the doctor was abusing men for decades. One of those survivors hopes the firing of President Mark Schlissel will bring change to the school's culture.