EMU planning on testing wastewater treatment for signs of COVID-19
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
As students return to campus at UofM, Central Michigan faces a COVID-19 spike
As the University of Michigan moves in students, those enrolled at Eastern Michigan and Michigan State are told to stay at home ahead of class start.
Eastern Michigan delays on-campus class, dormitory move-ins for students until mid-September
Eastern Michigan University has delayed its restart to classes over concerns of COVID-19 transmission following college reopenings reported around the country.
Infant killed, mother injured by car in Ypsilanti pedestrian crash
The crash happened at Lakeview Avenue and Hearthside Drive. The infant died at the scene and the mother was hospitalized.
Washtenaw County deputy charged with rape, domestic violence from when he was EMU student
The alleged sex assault dates back two and a half years before McWilliams was a deputy and was a student at Eastern Michigan University. He is the second member of the Greek system there to be charged with rape - in the last week.
BookPALS reading program gives kids the chance for new books and new friends
"Exposure to people who are different and bridging socio-economic gaps vitally important and the earlier we do that the better for everyone involved," said Betsy Durant.
Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert resigns after saying she'd be crucified for voting vs. Black councilmembers
Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert has resigned following protests after she made comments that she and protesters agree were racist and offensive during a city council meeting last week.
Protesters demand Ypsilanti mayor resign after saying she'd be crucified for voting vs. Black councilmembers
Protesters in Ypsilanti marched near city hall Monday afternoon, saying the mayor needs to resign. Dozens of people chanted, held signs, and said they need a mayor who reflects the values of the city.
Ypsilanti Mayor apologizes after saying she'd be 'crucified' for voting againt Black councilmembers
Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert is apologizing after making racist comments during a vote in a virtual city council meeting.
20-year-old critically injured after shooting at Ypsilanti Township Burger King
On Friday June, 12th around 12:52pm Washtenaw Metro Dispatch was called to the 2000 block of Rawsonville Rd in Ypsilanti Township on reports of a shooting at a Burger King.
Protesters want justice over video showing Washtenaw deputy punching woman
Protesters gathered to fight for justice outside the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Tuesday.
President Trump talks 1-on-1 about Midland flood, Biden and COVID-19 during Ford plant visit
While at the plant President Trump spoke exclusively 1-on-1 with FOX 2.
Pres. Donald Trump to visit Ford plant making ventilators in Ypsilanti on Thursday
The White House confirms that President Donald Trump will travel to Ypsilanti on Thursday to thank Ford employees who are making PPE as part of the President's tour to thank businesses who are helping during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Family frightened, confused after accused murderer gets GPS release from jail
A man who's accused of murdering a 23-year-old woman in Ypsilanti in 2018, Marissa Edmunds, has been released from custody.
Washtenaw County black community hit hard by COVID-19, experts not surprised
They say out of the 112 people hospitalized, nearly half are African-American. But in the county they make up just 12 percent of the population.
‘This is bigger than sports’: Mich. Olympic athlete responds to 2020 Tokyo games postponement
A Olympic athlete, who's from Ypsilanti and is also a University of Michigan star athlete, talks to us about the 2020 Olympic games postponement.
Ypsilanti airline used for coronavirus evacuations with modified planes
The inside of the aircraft is specially modified designed to transport highly contagious patients. The technology was created by Phoenix Air out of Georgia, at the request of federal agencies during the height of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa six years ago.
Family says Ypsilanti cemetery lost their brother's remains
The family's attorneys say between 1999 and 2002 the cemetery changed ownership - unbeknownst to the family - and Isaac Dixon's remains disappeared.
Man steals prized fossilized skull from Ypsilanti rock business, returns it with apology note
It took Phil and Reed Shagwell a few days or maybe even a week before realizing what was missing. Their prized Oreodont skull originally dug up in South Dakota, had been placed on display at World of Rocks for only for a couple weeks before mustache-wearing man put in his pocket and walked out.
Follow your dreams and you might just find your lost engagement ring - like this woman did
One woman thought her engagement ring was gone forever when her husband told her they should clean their together. It had been 24 years of marriage after all. But, then a dream told her to look at the Dollar Tree, just in case it was still there.