Ypsilanti Fire Department rated as top 2% in Michigan, top 5% in the U.S.
It comes as the department once again improved its Insurance Services Office score to the second highest rating on the scale.
Washtenaw County teens' app to help people with allergies navigate dining out
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
Ann Arbor leaders push back on U-M agreement to buy portion of Concordia
City council unanimously passed a resolution urging UM to reconsider purchasing the land.
Washtenaw County sheriff highlights improvements in annual report
Sheriff Alysia Dyer says the report proves their progressive strategies can improve interactions with law enforcement and make the county safer.
Ann Arbor Art Fair unveils commemorative posters for 2026 festival
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
No wrongdoing found after joint found in Washtenaw County vehicle
Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer denies involvement and has posted the investigation findings on Facebook for the public.
Michigan DNR passes "one buck rule" for deer hunting in Lower Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making changes for hunters starting in the 2027 deer season.
Wayne County Transit Authority faces lawsuit over $570 million millage proposal
A group of Wayne County residents is suing the Wayne County Transit Authority over a proposed bus tax that will be on the August ballots.
Michigan State program develops turfgrass for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup turfgrass, developed in collaboration between Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee, is designed to make play as consistent as possible.
Detroit adjusts process for testing quality of dirt used at demolition sites
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
Michigan Medicine and BCBS contract stalemate leaves patients in limbo
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
High winds, hail and lightning cause damage, power outages in SE Michigan
Cleanup continues from Monday night's storms in St. Clair Shores and the surrounding areas.
Michigan State students concerned after man arrest in Wells Hall meth incident
The investigation forced the university to close Wells Hall, one of its busiest buildings, until Friday, May 1.
Man dies after shooting at Harper Woods house party hosted at short-term rental
Neighbors now say the party happened at the only short-term rental they know of on the 19100 block of Huntington Avenue.
Ann Arbor teachers overwhelmingly reject tentative agreement for new contract
1,084 teachers voting to reject the tentative agreement and only four voting to approve it.