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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

He was stabbed to death over a $20 bet at a bar. Jason Sizemore's killer is still missing 18 years later

On June 16, 2001, Jason Sizemore was at a bar in Ypsilanti to watch the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs. A fight broke out over a $20 bet at a pool table. Chairs and punches were thrown and amid the chaos, Sizemore was stabbed by Mark Pinnace. As Sizemore laid bleeding to death from his wounds, Pinnace fled the scene. He hasn't been seen since and police believe he flew home to his native country of Honduras. But Sizemore's parents haven't recovered from the death of their son, saying they "would not wish anyone that kind of pain."