This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Democratic leaders in California and Oregon are becoming more open to using involuntary psychiatric commitment to combat homelessness, drug abuse and untreated mental illness. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that industrial production fell 2.2% in February, reflecting a big decline in output at factories and oil and gas refineries. More from The Ann Arbor News:Man confessed to shooting ex-girlfriend during fight, then burning body, police sayAnn Arbor reduces roadway as partial fix for misaligned intersectionApp-guided tour helps people find Ann Arbors fairy doors. It appears Osborne had been riding his motorcycle in a nearby parking lot on Textile Road when he lost control, crossed the road and struck the side of the home, where he was found dead, police said. Ypsilanti Township fire crews responded to a fire in an apartment building on the 500 block of Villa Drive shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, fire officials said. A fire-damaged building near downtown Ypsilanti could receive a new lease on life. He was arrested without incident and was held in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. Jamestown Rural Firefighters battled the blaze for more than 6 hours on Tuesday, February 15th. Marshals are seeking tips that will lead them to a man they say burned a murder victim's body. The vote may not have been the final nail in the shopping plazas coffin, but it comes pretty close. The nation's lead expert on this is Reid Ewing, Distinguished Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah and this week's guest on "Issues of the Environment" with WEMU's David Fair. A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Ypsilanti, authorities said. Resealing the metal roof on the Glenn F. Stock Arena and replacing the roof on the bingo barn are two key capital improvements planned at the Monroe County Fair this year. Fire destroyed a house in Ypsilanti, N.D. A house is fully engulfed in flames Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Ypsilanti, N.D., as firefighters from the Jamestown Rural Fire Department arrive to the scene. The apartment is currently . "Authorities describe Bristal-Davis as a Black man, 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. By comparison, there were 14 total homicides reported in Washtenaw County in 2021 and 12 homicides in 2020. The incident is being investigated as a homicide, police said. Make your donation to WEMU todayto keep your community NPR station thriving. There were no other injuries reported. A fire-damaged building near downtown Ypsilanti could receive a new lease on life. The rationale for the no contest plea, which is treated as a guilty plea, was Finney stated he had no memory of the incident. Fire crews were called at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, to a home on Justin Court for a reported structure fire, according to the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Thursday that a defendant accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday is back in custody. 2023 FOX Television Stations, DPD host walk to raise awareness on National Crime Victims Rights Week, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond was in Allen Park as the Lions introduced their 2023 first round picks, 'No Beef Zone in effect' by Detroit activists in Greektown to keep the peace. As part of the purchase agreement, ALDI would construct an access drive from Brinker Way, which could potentially connect to future development to the north. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explores that question in a discussion with Ann Arbor Planning Manager Brett Lenart. A deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left the Ypsilanti Township stunned. The stabbing suspect, a 30-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail where she was later released. Deputies are investigating a shooting involving four teens after one of them, a 17-year-old, was shot in the head, according to officials. Officers were called the following day to a scene of crash where a motorcyclist had driven into a house in the 6000 block of Miami Street in Ypsilanti Township. Ypsilanti-area garage fire causes $70K in damages. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office is investigating the homicide of a young man that happened Saturday. Industrial production fell 2.2% last month interrupting a string of four positive monthly gains as U.S. factories recovered from the pandemic-induced recession of last spring. The first floor of the townhouse was destroyed, while the second floor was damaged by heat and smoke. That's after the U.S. Embassy evacuated all of its diplomatic personnel over the weekend and shut down. Paulson said the fire is under investigation. After an historic building in the 200-block of North Washington Street caught fire in 2017, there have been questions about what to do with it. Crews spent most of their time protecting nearby houses from the fire, with one house sustaining damage to siding from the heat. MSP says they were made aware of the pursuit after hearing chatter from Warren police over the radio. On Thursday, Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) announced new summer programming comprised of concerts, interactive performances and new podcast episodes. It was noted in the inspectors report that the entire house was covered in newspaper, bird food and bird feces. Underground Printing has relocated to a facility triple the size of its former space. Cameras are simply everywhere these days, but how would you feel knowing your license plate was being recorded each time you enter or leave a particular part of town? WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A fire caused roughly $70,000 worth of damage to a detached garage in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday. Ypsilanti Township fire crews responded to a fire in an apartment building on the 500 block of Villa Drive shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, fire officials said. Our motto is hand up, not hand out, said Jo Ann McCollum, a Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley board member. We have used search engine optimization and social networking. Arriving deputies discovered an argument had happened between the pair which escalated into Steven Harris shooting his older brother with a high-powered pellet gun, police said. The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation. Authorities said one firefighter suffered first- and second-degree burns on Firefighter Close Calls | Firefighter Close Calls is the home of the Secret List. He remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. The firefighter is expected to be OK. Officials said two homeowners jumped from a window on the second floor but were not hurt. ANN ARBOR, Apr 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE . Weve put together a list of events, activities and gift ideas happening around Ann Arbor so you can show mom (or the person you call mother) just how much you care. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - It wasnt on the agenda, but that didnt stop a group of residents from showing up to give Ypsilanti Township leaders an earful about a plan under consideration to install automated license plate readers for use by police throughout the Ypsilanti area. For now, Ypsilanti Township officials appear to be moving ahead with their examination of their policing contract. The Packers star apparently finished up his degree and got to walk the aisle, with his mom taking this picture: Two building renovation projects in downtown Milan have been awarded funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Five Penny Properties LLC plans to rehabilitate 49 E. Main St. and 25 E. Main St. for new housing and shopping options, a news release from Gov. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A Washtenaw County judge has given officials the go ahead to proceed with the demolition of a vacant shopping center along Ford Lake south of I-94, punctuating a nearly seven-year legal battle between Ypsilanti Township and property owners. HIGH: EITHER SIDE OF 50. In an interview with MLive/The Ann Arbor News, he cited ensuring county residents have an affordable place to live as a key goal for the county board this year. Officials have agreed not to rent or sell any portion of that land for another retail grocery store, according to the purchase agreement. Court proceedings and marriage licenses for April 29, 2023, Ice dams on roofs can cause drywall issues, Seven sentenced on felony charges in Southeast District Court, Jamestown student graduating from college and high school, General Store to serve up sweet treats, merchandise at Frontier Village, Staff will need to review 38,000 items at Jamestown libraries. Steven Michael Harris waived his preliminary examination on March 2, sending him to the Washtenaw County Trial Court to face trial for slaying his brother, 32-year-old Thomas Harris, court records show. "We will use every resource at our disposal to bring him to justice.". . On Tuesday, Ypsilanti Township Supervisor Brenda Stumbo told demonstrators the township doesnt yet have all the answers to questions residents have raised. The city asks anyone who has debris that needs to be removed to put it out on the curb for easy access. "Bashid Bristal-Davis is accused of a serious offense which demonstrates a clear disregard for the law," said Owen Cypher, U.S. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the 21-year-old victim's body in the trunk of a car in Ypsilanti Township before driving to Detroit and setting the car on fire on Nov. 11 . It is not clear if the five occupants are displaced from the residence, officials said. The Ypsilanti Township fire department was aided by crews from the city of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township and Superior Township. At least two people are dead and four were injured after a 19-year-old man allegedly opened fire at a Mississippi home early Sunday morning, police . Robinson, 17, was charged with one count of open murder in connection with the shooting death of fellow teen Deshawn Patterson, 17, who was found fatally shot in August. The vacant Gault Village Shopping Center at 1005 Emerick Street in Ypsilanti Township on September 27, 2022.Lucas Smolcic Larson | [email protected] been nearly four years since the latest developer purchased the now-vacant and deteriorating Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township. Multiple Ann Arbor Police Department officers converged on the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E. Huron St., for what they were told was an active shooter situation, said Ann Arbor police spokeswoman Lt. Bonnie Theil. Related: Husband shoots, kills wifes dog in Washtenaw County homePolice were called at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, to a home in the 2000 block of Holmes Road for a report of shots fired, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. A decade ago, the township had just reached the end of a nearly six-year legal battle with the county over the cost and provisions of contract policing, he noted. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Theres no shortage of residents hoping to take a seat alongside elected leaders on the Ypsilanti Township board. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Jeep on car hauler strikes I-94 overpass near Ann ArborShooting threat from student closes Brighton-area schoolFire causes $20,000 damage to Ann Arbor home. Three crews were called to the house in Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, at 13:50 BST on Thursday and . WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Police are investigation a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Ypsilanti Township near the county border. Luke Brady and Christy Mickelson were not home when the fire occurred, but lost their cats and the entire house to the fire. Could 2023 be the year plans for an eastern Washtenaw County recreation center move ahead? Shereif Bonner, 24, of Ypsilanti Township was extradited from Georgia and arraigned on open murder charges, July 26 after his short time on the lamb. Ypsilanti Township leaders on Tuesday, March 21 unanimously approved a $587,000 bid to demolish the roughly 145,000-square-foot retail buildings south of I-94 along Ford Lake. The woman was released after investigators received information the woman may have been acting in self-defense, police said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The Ypsilanti area could be getting its second ALDI supermarket through a real estate deal with Ypsilanti Township. Absent any delays, the plan is to break ground early next year. Do you believe thats short-sighted? asked zoning board Chair Marsha Kraycir, given the board could deny the companys request. The violence prevention member was able to facilitate Robinson turning himself in safely, police said. 26, 2023, 3:12 p.m. An Ypsilanti City Fire Department truck parked near the city's iconic water tower. The Park County Sheriff announced that Robert Heneghan will be charged with 4th-degree arson. The roughly 15 people in the complex at the time were all able to leave the building. Paulson said icy streets and a lot of snow on roadways created issues to get to the homes. Earlier in April, the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office started gathering community input about using the technology to curb crime. Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti seem to have plenty of Mexican restaurants to choose from whether someone is looking for a spot to scarf down tacos, burritos, nachos and quesadillas or try something new. Ypsilanti Township Fire Department will protect our community with all resources available. On Tuesday, the Sheriffs Office warned community members through a social media post that three Ypsilanti Township residents had been scammed out of $2,000. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. Motor City Furry Con participants were forced to evacuate the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest sometime before 1 p.m. Friday. The Ypsilanti Fire Department and the Superior Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. The fire caused between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage to the floor, officials said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Three people were displaced from their Ypsilanti Township home Tuesday morning when a fire broke out inside one of their bedrooms. A new grocery store for Ypsilanti Township? Ypsilanti City Council is now expected to let a developer turn the building into affordable housing. Click here)MLive/The Ann Arbor News partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. The man, 33 of Van Buren, was taken to an area hospital where he is still undergoing emergency medical treatment, police said. YPSILANTI, Mich. Two people were rescued from an apartment fire early Wednesday morning in Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University. One person, a neighbor, was transported by Jamestown Area Ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for smoke inhalation, he said. The Michigan Daily spoke with students and campus safety officials to understand the current state of this enduring problem. At the time of the shooting, Smith was broadcasting himself live on Facebook, police said. Stumbo praised Hunters work on the AAATA board, particularly representing township officials concerns over the timing and magnitude of a public transit tax hike that passed on the August 2022 ballot. The fire was reported at 12:11 p.m. at 120 1st St. West, and firefighters were at the location for more than 6 hours. A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. Debris from a home fire in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, February 15th. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the confidential tip line at 734-973-7711 or to Det. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Brian Koscielniak, 35, of Ypsilanti Township, was found dead Jan. 8, after being hit by a train, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department. YPSILANTI, MI Police have identified the man who was found fatally struck by a train in Ypsilanti Thursday night. Meanwhile, the townships six preliminary bids for razing the shopping center, removing the parking lot and restoring the site range from roughly $874,000 to $2 million, according to township meeting documents. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township, then turning himself into police is set for a preliminary examination in a month. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A fire caused roughly $70,000 worth of damage to a detached garage in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. Read more: Democrats hold on to all 9 Washtenaw County board seats for 3rd election in a rowHodge will step into the role filled for the previous two years by former Commissioner Sue Shink, now kicking off her first term in the state Senate. Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 [email protected] To report a crime or incident that is in progress, pick up a blue-light emergency phone or call 734.487.1222 or 911 This center will help deal with all of those problems, Ypsilanti-area Commissioner Ricky Jefferson said ahead of the vote. Authorities said one firefighter suffered first- and second-degree burns on the neck, back and ears. In the heavily Democratic district covering all of the city of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and pieces of Pittsfield and Superior townships, Wilson holds a strong advantage. Bus stop safety in Ypsilanti Township has left some people in high-traffic areas and lower visibility. State Senator Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, offered a signed tribute to commemorate the community mural project, noting that when people work together to chip in, it improves the community for everyone. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- People who love Mexican food know how important it can be to find a go-to restaurant that has quality and freshness. There is a tremendous opportunity to grow our store footprint in Michigan, Tom Willingham, Range USA founder, said in a statement. Anyone with information is asked to U.S. No one else was in the apartment at the time of the woman's death. The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission has also committed $3.5 million, and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, this year secured a $3-million federal earmark for the east side recreation center. The fire reportedly began in the top corner of a second-floor unit. The homes three adult occupants had already evacuated the home prior to fire crews arriving, officials said. The Ypsilanti fire department was aided by crews from Superior and Ypsilsanti townships. April 30, 2023, 9:23 AM PDT. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- SPEAK UP. A charge of improperly disposing of a body has been dismissed against the owner of a crematory in southeastern Michigan. He hopes the contract policing grants will demonstrate the value of the tax if and when it is considered for renewal. Kawaun Deshawn Robinson appeared before Washtenaw County 14A District Judge Cedric Simpson Thursday, Sept. 1, for a probable cause conference hearing where his preliminary examination was then scheduled for Oct. 4. The victim says the suspect lives in Ypsilanti and his name might sound like Dale or Dan. We want COVID testing in our community, absolutely. Michigan pledge Jordan Marshall, a top 100 recruit, with a message to fellow top 100 2024 recruit Zaquan Patterson after he released his top schools: The University of Michigan has long been considered one of the most bike-friendly campuses in the country, with over 50% of U-M students having ridden a bike in the past year. There is a limit on the number of medical marijuana plants a person can have in their home in Ypsilanti Township. Janea Davis's 9-year-old son was playing video games upstairs when someone opened fire on his family's townhouse apartment. The suspect is described as a man between 50 and 60 years of age, standing under 6 feet tall with a medium build. (CBS DETROIT) - Federal officials are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest of a 21-year-old man wanted in the murder of a 21-year-old Washtenaw County woman. Fire crews were called to B&G Auto Salvage, located at 1711 Cadillac Ave in Ypsilanti Township, shortly before 2 a.m. for the blaze, officials said. At least six demolition contractors have sized up the Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township this year, preparing bids for township officials to bring it to the ground. The incident happened on Nov. 11, 2022. Petticord averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 21 games with the Aggies last season. Ypsilanti Township . WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Private contractors excavating for a sewer connection in Ypsilanti Township severed a force main pipe, spilling raw sewage on Tuesday, March 14, according to a notice from the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority. June 14, 2022 5:31 am. With his son, he dug holes the size of a trash can lid, planting two-foot blue spruce trees, a few at a time. CHELSEA, MI - It was nothing but a farmers field when Kathy and Jim Callery bought their property on a hill overlooking a dirt road just outside Chelsea. When we got the page, when the (Stutsman County) deputy got on scene, it was already fully involved, Paulson said. A preliminary examination is a court hearing where prosecutors must present enough evidence to prove that a crime was committed and that there is a reasonable belief the defendant committed the crime. Henry Peoples Ross, 32, was found by deputies after being shot in the drivers seat of a vehicle, according to the WCSO. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the confidential tip line at 734-973-7711. Anyone with information about Bristal-DAvis is asked to contact the U.S. Ypsilanti Township Fire Department was assisted by agencies in the city of Ypsilanti, as well as Pittsfield and Superior townships. In April, the township board unanimously OKd a roughly $23,000 proposal to modernize board room audiovisual capabilities. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township is no longer facing murder charges. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Police have identified a man who was fatally stabbed in an Ypsilanti Township apartment community Saturday. The fire, which was located inside a second-floor bedroom, was quickly brought under control, limiting the fire damage to the single bedroom which saved the house from being destroyed, officials said. 28 April 2023. The fire was . The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. No injuries have been reported. Debris from a home fire in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, February 15th. TheRides 2.38 mil property tax aims to improve and expand public transit service in the area. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI -- An Ypsilanti man who had been previously reported missing was found dead at at a home near Textile Road earlier this week. Updated at 10:10 a.m. A massive historic building that was under renovation in Ypsilanti's Depot Town was gutted in an early morning fire that appears suspicious, city fire officials say. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Reid said ACM decided to look into a hydrogen supply after one of its tenants, Toyota Motor Corporation, brought up testing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the facility. More from The Ann Arbor News:Its a shockingly polarizing issue. Ann Arbor weighs dog park optionsJellyfish in Michigan? Firefighters spent the night battling a blaze at a landmark roller skating rink in Ypsilanti Township on Friday. We will provide excellence in fire prevention, education, and proactive customer service for our community. "When we got the page, when the (Stutsman County) deputy got on scene, it was . At about 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, firefighters arrived at a two-story apartment building in the area of Washtenaw Avenue and Hewitt Road, near the universitys campus. TONIGHT: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.5 Safari/605.1.15, Panache Vintage Rentals Receives Business of the Month, KOVC Voice of the Valley Topic Submission. Six-year-old Mary Mahoney huffs and puffs in her attempts to blow up a balloon during Alllen's first grade picnic at the town's park last week. I enjoyed my six years on the township board. Related: Woman fatally stabs man during domestic dispute, police sayThe preliminary investigation indicated the pair, who have children together, were involved in a domestic dispute that ended in the woman gabbing a knife and stabbing the victim, police said. License plate readers are reactive, and we need more funding at a preventative level, said township resident and activist Alyshia Dyer. The homeowner did not find Osborne until they returned home on Sunday, April 9. YPSILANTI, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) In less than 24 hours, the small community of Ypsilanti has rallied for a couple who lost their home to a fire. 100 % Center coverage: 1 sources. Twenty-eight firefighters with nine vehicles responded to the fire and left the scene at 6:53 p.m. Also assisting were Jamestown Area Ambulance and the Stutsman County Sheriffs Office. When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is forced treatment compassionate? Police were called at 6:47 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, to the 1000 block of Nash Avenue in Ypsilanti Township for a reported shooting that had just occurred, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on Monday's incident. But the first step with the lake loop is completing the initial survey and design work underway now, Ernat said. The pickup started at 7 a.m. Monday and runs seven days a week. A new crime-fighting tool in Ypsilanti Township has some people concerned about privacy. The fire caused between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage to the floor, officials said. If you see people rummaging through your recycling cart this summer, dont be alarmed. Related: 30 Ann Arbor developments to watch in 2023, including more high-risesWASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - From marijuana dispensaries to solar farms and new affordable housing, 2023 is likely to be busy year for development in Washtenaw County. The severing of the force main pipe caused sewage to spill and mix with groundwater. A consent judgement brokered with township officials allows it to move forward. The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is announcing 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administrations coronavirus relief package. Then in November, the 29-year-old recent university graduate saw a post from Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Marshals are seeking tips that will lead them to a man they say burned a murder victim's body. Read more: New ALDI supermarket could come to Ypsilanti area through deal with townshipThe addition of ALDI will greatly benefit those who live, work and shop in the township, with their focus on sustainability and competitive prices, township officials said in a statement.
