Resident throws burning scooter out of Ann Arbor home; lithium-ion battery to blame

Smoke detectors are being credited with saving an Ann Arbor resident's life after a scooter caught fire inside their home Friday morning. A lithium-ion battery is to blame for the fire.

University of Michigan says situation is 'all clear' in surrounding area near Huron Parkway

Officials from the University of Michigan say things are all clear after one person threatened self-harm in an area on campus, leading to residents being advised to avoid the area.

Effort underway to halt new landfill from development in Salem Township

How much trash is too much? That's what people are asking in Northville on Monday night. An effort is underway attempting to stop a new landfill from being developed in Salem Township.

1st woman Washtenaw County sheriff is youngest ever, bringing new outlook to office

"I grew up here in Washtenaw County - in Ypsilanti - to a single-parent household," she said. "I ended up running away as a young person and had positive and negative interactions with the police."

Fire pit explosion leads to Washtenaw County house fire, resulting in a near total loss

A family in Washtenaw County lost their home right before Thanksgiving, and while they made it out, Firefighters are using this as a warning to others as we get more into the holiday season.

Lawn mower battery suspected cause of Ann Arbor garage fire

Firefighters in Ann Arbor believe a lithium-ion battery in a lawn mower sparked a fire that damaged a garage early Monday.

Michigan Medicine strike averted as union members, hospital reach 'memorandum of understanding'

A Michigan Medicine strike was averted the day before union members were set to walk the picket line. According to a joint statement from University of Michigan-Health and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) union, a “memorandum of understanding” was reached.

Driver pulls gun on bicyclist after almost hitting him in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor police say a driver pulled a gun on a bicyclist and threatened him after almost hitting him Thursday afternoon.

Driver pulled from vehicle, punched after making 'offensive hand gesture' at another driver in Ann Arbor

Police in Ann Arbor are searching for a driver who assaulted another driver during a road rage incident early Wednesday. The suspect pulled the victim from their vehicle, punched them, and threatened them.

Threats of political violence lead to charges against 2 men in Michigan

Two men are facing charges after authorities allege they made threats of political violence, including comments about wanting former President Donald Trump dead.