Ann Arbor Employees Who Ran Afoul of City’s COVID-19 Policies File Civil Rights Lawsuit
Firefighter Tim Rugg protested Gov. Whitmer’s ban on large gatherings and was disciplined; Ann Arbor's mayor joined a big ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally just a month later.
by Jaime A. Hope
On Dec. 19, 2022, four Ann Arbor city employees…
Contrary to His Own Rhetoric, County Prosecutor Charges Sixteen-Year-Old Accused of Murder as an Adult
Updated 7/1/23: The name of the alleged shooter was added.
by P.D. Lesko
County Prosecutor Eli Savit has charged 16-year-old Kendall Newbern with open murder in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man on June 21. When…
Alleged Shooter in Ypsilanti Twp. Double Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals
by P.D. Lesko
On June 29, the Washtenaw County Sheriff posted this to their Facebook page:
SUSPECT OF QUADRUPLE SHOOTING APPREHENDED!
Just before 5:00pm today, the U.S. Marshal's Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team was able to…
Rep. Dingell Holds Panel Discussion About 1,4 Dioxane Contamination of Drinking Water and Wells
Rep. Debbie Dingell held a townhall to discuss clean up of the spreading 1,4 Dioxane plume.
Ypsilanti Shooting Leaves 16-Year-Old and 20-Year-Old Dead and Two Hospitalized
6/30/23: Updated with the names of the victims
by Bryce Whitney
Two people have died and two more remain in the hospital after a shooting in Ypsilanti Township.
Police say around 6:30 p.m. Monday night four people were shot at the…
New “Driving Equality Ordinance” Passed by City Council
In response to a three-year study that concluded AAPD patrol officers disproportionately pulled over drivers of color for car equipment failures, on June 20 City Council approved a new ordinance to keep police from initiating traffic…
Rep. Kathy Schmaltz Invites Residents to Local Office Hours
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her upcoming office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties.
Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to…
A2Politico: County Law Enforcement Leaders Kiss Up To Perps While Crime Rates Skyrocket
While Washtenaw County law enforcement officials cater to criminals, crime rates are increasing.
There is No Reason to Resurrect Film Subsidies
by Jaime A. Hope
Picture this: You pitch investors on a company that will create many jobs and offer a great return on investment. The investors bite. They give you seven years and $500 million to work the plan.
Time passes. They ask…
Ann Arbor Summer Festival Should Cancel the Drag Queen Storytime Event Scheduled for June 17
by Gina Kinney
The A2SF exists to promote entertainment and foster a sense of community for all kinds of people. Considering that the Festival occurs during Pride Month, it makes sense that there would be events that would cater to the…