Washtenaw County Health Dept lifts stay-in-place order for U-M students
The order is not extended and will expire Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. The proportion of local COVID-19 cases associated with U-M has decreased, and importantly, this reduction in new, university-associated cases has allowed case investigators and contact tracers to catch up.
2 Michigan men facing gang felony charge for alleged ties with white supremacist group The Base
Multiple felony charges have been filed against the self-proclaimed leader of The Base, a national white supremacist group, and an associate of the group, following an investigation by Michigan State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Michigan Attorney General sues Washtenaw County landfill for environmental violations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued a Washtenaw County landfill business over environmental violations.
Washtenaw Co. updates stay-in-place order for UM students with voting clarification
Washtenaw County updated its stay-in-place order for University of Michigan students with a voting clarification Friday ahead of the general election.
Washtenaw County issues 2-week stay-in-place order for UM students due to COVID-19 spike
Students at the University of Michigan have been ordered to stay home due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases on campus and off-campus.
Woman survives 6-month battle with coronavirus and gets a hero's welcome
"People keep saying 'I took care of you,' but I was unconscious for about two and a half months so I really don't remember them, but I am so thankful," said Deanna.
University of Michigan recruiting for a second COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
Michigan Medicine is partnering with Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson, for a double-blind phase III clinical trial to test a vaccine against COVID-19.
County leaders make plans to back Dept. of Health face mask and gathering order
Monday afternoon the state stepped in and at least offered some consistency.
University of Michigan fraternity Psi Upsilon sued by woman saying she was drugged and raped at party
University of Michigan's Psi Upsilon is being sued by a woman who said she was raped at a party in 2019 during what's called 'Freshman F Week'.
After decriminalization of 'magic' mushrooms in Ann Arbor, medical professionals issue warnings
Some advocates tout psychedelic substances as having therapeutic benefits in the treatment of mental illness and other medical problems.
Michigan's three biggest universities anticipate online classes until next fall
Classes at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University will likely remain online for the entire academic year.
Kindness of a stranger returns stolen bike to Ann Arbor woman
Last week Retzer, who rides her beloved bike to work daily at Mott Children's Hospital, discovered she had no way to get home after her 10-hour shift.
Ann Arbor City Council votes to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms with unanimous vote
Myc Williams and his organization Decriminalize Nature Ann Arbor helped to write the ordinance considered at the city council meeting on Monday.
EMU planning on testing wastewater treatment for signs of COVID-19
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
Ann Arbor City Council takes up resolution decriminalizing magic mushrooms
Following growing support for alternative forms of medicine in the cannabis market, two Ann Arbor City Council members have introduced a resolution to decriminalize magic mushrooms.
Ann Arbor City Council seeks to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
Following growing support for alternative forms of medicine in the cannabis market, two Ann Arbor City Council members have introduced a resolution to decriminalize magic mushrooms.
University of Michigan Law Professor remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As tributes to the late Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, continue to pour in across the country, her impact is also felt right here in Metro Detroit.
University of Michigan graduate employees vote to end strike, return to work Thursday
The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.
Bills introduced that would extend Mich.'s statue of limitations for U-M doctor sex assault survivors
State Reps. Ryan Berman and Karen Whitsett has introduced a bi-partisan legislative package that seeks to retroactively empower survivors to file suit for damages.
Washtenaw County Deputy shot by suspect, Superior Twp. residents urged to stay indoors
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday an officer was shot by a suspect northeast of Ypsilanti when he was responding to a felonious assault call.