UM student can solve Rubik's Cube blindfolded in 17 seconds. He thanks his violin playing

The 21-year-old student from the University of Michigan solved his first Rubik's Cube as a teen. Five weeks later, he solved the cube in 22 seconds. Now he does it blindfolded.

Fiery Washtenaw County crash kills man, dog

Police believe alcohol was a factor after a man and a dog were killed in a fiery crash in Washtenaw County.

Downtown Ann Arbor fire decimates building, wipes out restaurant and vape shop

Chief Kennedy says it’s unclear exactly where in the building the fire started. One thing, however, is certain: the vape cartridges inside the shop made battling the blaze harder for firefighters.

Ann Arbor grocery store made entirely from plastic

Instead of Lucky Charms, there's Yucky Shards. Instead of Ritz Crackers, there's Bitz of Plastic Crap. Vegemite? At the store it's called Bagemite.

VP Kamala Harris in Ann Arbor talks 1-on-1 if she would run for president in 2024

"Let me tell you something, Joe Biden is strong and history is going to show that even in just his two years he has accomplished more than most administrations could have hoped for," Harris said.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ann Arbor

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Ann Arbor on Thursday to discuss the actions President Joe Biden's administration is taking to combat climate change.

Ann Arbor may add unarmed crisis response team for mental health emergencies

It’s a program to divert calls for non-criminal and non-violent incidents…including some mental health cases to social workers, or other human service professionals, instead of armed police.

Ann Arbor requiring masks among returning students, staff for two weeks

In order to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like Covid and RSV, health officials are requiring anyone in those relevant buildings to mask up.

Aldi grocery store coming to Ypsilanti Township

An Aldi store will be built in Ypsilanti Township after a purchase agreement between the township and the grocery chain was finalized last month.

Downtown businesses in Ypsilanti targeted in rash of break-ins

"Tuesday morning we all walked up to broken glass and broken hearts, quite honestly," said Star Studio owner Angel Vanas.

Dumpling deliveries during pandemic lead to Ypsilanti's newest restaurant, Basil Babe

Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."