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. 

25-year-old man charged with first-degree sexual assault of elderly woman in Ann Arbor

A 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree home invasion after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman in her Ann Arbor home.

Harmful algal bloom advisory reported in Ford Lake

A harmful algal bloom advisory has been posted in Washtenaw County after evidence of toxic levels of bacteria were reported in Ford Lake.

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.

Michigan State trooper hospitalized after single-vehicle crash

A Michigan State trooper was taken to University of Michigan's hospital after crashing in Superior Township early Wednesday morning. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Emergency animal transport service needs a hand to keep helping pets, wildlife

"Just like a regular ambulance we're going to come out,  we're going to assess the animal, we're going to stabilize the animal and then transport them accordingly," he said.

Four suspects wanted in two different Washtenaw County shootings

Investigators in Washtenaw County need your help to find the suspects in two different shootings. One of the victims was a 6-year old child.

At least 40 new COVID-19 cases linked to Washtenaw County house party of holiday weekend

Health officials from Washtenaw County are reporting at least 40 new cases of COVID-19 that have been confirmed. The outbreak stems from a house party hosted in Saline.

Dozens of COVID-19 cases traced to Saline house party on July 4 weekend

The Washtenaw County Health department has identified 43 new cases - the majority of them connected to a large house party in early July in the Saline area. Young people between the ages of 15-25 have tested positive for the virus.

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. 

Washtenaw County declares racism a public health crisis

When Elena was 9 years old, she realized she was not okay with the lack of minority representation in the books she was reading.

UM board rejects budget proposal which included 1.9% tuition hike for students

The University of Michigan's Board of Regents failed to approve a budget for the school on Thursday, which included tuition hikes on all three of the school's campuses.

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.