Ann Arbor school board to vote on budget cuts, widespread layoffs

The Ann Arbor Public Schools board will decide Monday what happens next as the district works to balance a $25 million budget shortfall. A proposal includes laying off staff and cutting courses.

Blind Pig in Ann Arbor accused of racism after canceling Sada Baby's show

Sada Baby's show scheduled for July 5 was abruptly canceled by the venue after they said they didn't have enough staff. Then, another band got booked for the same day. The promoter only saw one difference between the two acts.

Giant pig wrangled in Detroit, sent to sanctuary in Washtenaw County

Later dubbed Frank, the wild hog enjoyed a good chunk of freedom Friday morning while sniffing his way around homes on the city's west side.

Massive crime ring behind 400 vehicle thefts busted by Michigan law enforcement coalition

Over 400 vehicles worth millions of dollars had been stolen from dealerships around Southeast Michigan since last year. A series of police raids ended in six arrests earlier this week.

Chicago man convicted in 1982 murder of Ann Arbor infant

Olisa Williams was born Aug. 10, 1981 in Ann Arbor. Her mother, Denise Frazier-Daniel, never got to celebrate her daughter's first birthday.

Evenstar’s Chalice announces closure of downtown Ypsilanti store

After seven years in downtown Ypsilanti, metaphysical store Evenstar’s Chalice is closing. However, business will continue online.

Drunk driver goes vertical in Ann Arbor, police say

Ann Arbor Police found a car pointing nearly straight up when they responded to a crash early Friday morning.

Pro-Palestine encampment at UM sets up at the Diag, calls on school to divest in Israeli assets

At the Diag in Ann Arbor, in the center of the University of Michigan's campus, a microcosm of a larger source of tension and disagreement over Israel, Palestine, and where educational institutions fall played out Monday.

Ann Arbor Public Schools says several factors led to $25M budget deficit

An in-person meeting was held at Huron High School on Tuesday to discuss the $25 million budget deficit and hear feedback about where cuts should happen. A third-party is now investigating the budget issues.