Huron-Clinton Metroparks see huge demand for free kids and adult swim lessons
Access to a pool, the cost of classes, and experiences like a near-drowning are all barriers to learning how to swim. But in a state surrounded by lakes, getting comfortable in the water can be life-saving.
Ann Arbor paranormal convention raises money for shelter animals
Pawtographs Parafest in Ann Arbor will raise money for pets at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Deja Vu Showgirls in Ypsilanti reopening nearly 4 years after fire
Deja Vu in Ypsilanti is reopening nearly four years after a fire damaged the building while it was closed during the Covid pandemic.
Women dine and dash, run over Ann Arbor restaurant employee's foot while fleeing
An employee at Ann Arbor's Pizza House had his foot run over by an SUV while trying to stop three women who dined and dashed over the weekend.
Michigan maple syrup: Go behind the scenes of the syrup-making process at Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Learn about how maple syrup is made and see the process during programs at Metroparks in Southeast Michigan.
Ann Arbor home explosion caused by propane use inside house, says fire chief
"I got a cup of coffee, went down to the basement to work on my stamp collection and heard the explosion," said neighbor Fred Hutchinson. "The house literally shook, the windows rattled.
Ann Arbor house explodes, injuring 1
An Ann Arbor explosion and fire destroyed a home Monday morning.
Study: Washtenaw County police 4x more likely to pursue charges against Black people
"Certainly, when we hear these types of numbers it alarms most of the general public," said Civil Rights Activist Keyon Payton. "But the reality is, as African-Americans, we live this experience every day."
Man robbed at knifepoint while walking through Ann Arbor park
A suspect armed with a knife robbed a man at Rose Park in Ann Arbor.
Southeast Michigan Thursday snow timeline: How much to expect
Snow in Metro Detroit arrives Thursday morning. Here's how much to expect where you live
Pride flag thefts in Washtenaw County neighborhood prompt donations to LGBTQ+ organization
Two men are wanted after destroying multiple Pride flags at Pittsfield Township homes, acts that have brought the neighborhood together.
Washtenaw County reports hepatitis A infections found in two residents
Wastewater detection reported a spike in hepatitis A at the end of January. It's unknown if it was from the two cases or if there are others yet to be confirmed.
Ex-hoops standout turned fashion design star Desyree Nicole to visit alma mater EMU
Eastern Michigan is kicking off its National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a special guest who's been featured on Netflix and who has designed clothes for NFL and NBA players.
Father in custody, toddler safe after Ypsilanti kidnapping and standoff
Authorities said a father was arrested in Ann Arbor kidnapped his 2-year-old girl before holding a standoff with police that lasted several hours.
Man pulls gun on Falsetta's Market employee after attempted theft in Ann Arbor
When employees confronted them, and tried to keep the woman from leaving, the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at an employee.
Coffee shop opening in Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House space
Two years after Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House's sudden closure, Ann Arbor's Vertex Coffee Roasters is planning to open a new location in the space.
Metro Detroit road conditions for Tuesday, Jan. 23
Southeast Michigan communities will see up to two inches of snow, as well as two-tenths of an inch of ice. Depending on the temperature at the time, a very slippery experience could be waiting for commuters Tuesday morning.
Hit-and-run victim found dead along Superior Township road
Authorities are searching for a driver who left a person they had hit to die along Prospect Road in Superior Township over the weekend.
Ann Arbor schools calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire in first-of-its-kind resolution
A five-hour meeting Wednesday night became emotionally-charged as more than hundred people spoke supporting and opposing the resolution - likely believed to be the first example of a district to make such a statement.
Ann Arbor bus stop 'unprovoked, violent' assault suspect arrested
He allegedly attacked a victim punching him with a closed fist 20 times, pinning him to the ground and strangling him on Jan. 15.