An anonymous threat possibly of a bomb was made, Marriott confirmed. 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 WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI An Ypsilanti Township man is alive thanks to the selfless actions of a neighbor who ran into a burning home and pulled him out. 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. Photo: Lynn Lambrecht. A pedestrian who confronted a driver about speeding through an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood was thrown off the truck when the driver sped away during the exchange, police said. One person, a neighbor, was transported by Jamestown Area Ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center for smoke inhalation, he said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - With the new year comes new leadership and new faces on Washtenaw Countys top elected body. The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian teenager in a raid in the occupied West Bank. Election results for Ypsilanti Township races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021. TheRides 2.38 mil property tax aims to improve and expand public transit service in the area. For now, Ypsilanti Township officials appear to be moving ahead with their examination of their policing contract. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at 1:24 a.m., Dec. 16 in the area of Ellis and Morgan roads in Ypsilanti Township, said the township fire department. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The Ypsilanti area could be getting its second ALDI supermarket through a real estate deal with Ypsilanti Township. Washtenaw County Magistrate Tamara Garwood granted Finney a $10,000 personal recognizance bond. 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. ALDI has two other locations in Washtenaw County, one on Ann Arbors west side and another in Pittsfield Township along Carpenter Road. The U.S. Underground Printing has relocated to a facility triple the size of its former space. Washtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns. 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. 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. US Marshals still looking for man accused of burning woman's body after The potential ALDI development would have to go through the planning and zoning approval process in Ypsilanti Township, but Winters said planning officials have been involved in negotiating the purchase agreement. The Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office dropped charges against Kawaun Deshawn Robinson, Dec. 6, after he spent more than four months of awaiting trial for murder, court records show. A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. Jennifer Hammond reports from Ypsilanti on Tuesday as the Michigan Panthers continue to get ready for the USFL season opener and their ongoing quarterback competition. From the Free Press archive, a look back at one sixth grader girl's fight, with a little help from the city of Ypsilanti, to play baseball. Feds offer reward for tips leading to arrest of Bashid Bristol-Davis Michigan Avenue and I-94 interchanges in Ypsilanti-area will see construction. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the confidential tip line at 734-973-7711. A show cause hearing was held for a 79-year-old woman, who says shes growing multiple marijuana plants for those in pain. Police say a 22-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was shot just before 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug 12. in Pittsfield Township. You will never have equitable or quality in the public education. April 30, 2023, 9:23 AM PDT. When we got the page, when the (Stutsman County) deputy got on scene, it was already fully involved, Paulson said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI The price of keeping sheriffs deputes on patrol in Washtenaw County is rising and Ypsilanti Township officials say theyll be considering other options. They then banned license plate readers within city limits. In Salem Township to the north, board meetings have for years been recorded and posted to YouTube, and Ypsilanti Township makes available audio recordings, though it does not stream meetings. A deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left Ypsilanti Township residents stunned. In pleading no contest, his original felony charge of reckless discharge of a firearm in a building was dismissed. The roughly 15 people in the complex at the time were all able to leave the building. One person was transported to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center with smoke inhalation when he attempted to enter the home to save the animals. Brenda Stumbo, Ypsilanti Township supervisor, said the sites next steps with the township involve receiving site plan approval from the citys planning department and commission. 19 TE, apparently had both of his parents attend Michigan State, where they were Spartan athletes. The 36-member fair board of directors is seeking a state grant to pay for the roof work on the sprawling arena that hosts the classic car show, draft horse judging and other activities, Darryl Diamond, fair manager, said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Officials want an Ypsilanti Township home rigorously cleaned and sanitized by professionals after a routine rental inspection revealed more than 100 birds inside it. 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. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A fire caused roughly $70,000 worth of damage to a detached garage in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday. Christopher Jacobs is the citys Community Development Manager. She was listed as a Washtenaw County homicide because her body was found in Washtenaw County and the medical examiner in Washtenaw performed her autopsy. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. June 14, 2022 5:31 am. 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. Michigan scored twice in the seventh inning but fell to Indiana 6-5 in the series finale. Ypsilanti Township will receive an investment to boost its recycling program. It is not clear if the five occupants are displaced from the residence, officials said. The death was part of a relentless wave of violence that has rocked the region for the last year. Fire crews investigating house explosion in Ypsilanti Township Harris, 30, was arraigned, June 11, on one count of open murder for the death of his brother who police say was fatally shot with a pellet gun. YPSILANTI, Mich. - Two people were rescued from an apartment fire early Wednesday morning in Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University. She reports on business, government and community topics in the Jamestown area. . (The Villas Website) YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich- - An apartment fire Wednesday evening left eight Ypsilanti Township families displaced. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The suspect is described as a man between 50 and 60 years of age, standing under 6 feet tall with a medium build. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Township officials hope the supermarket will lure future development to the property next to the store, with Winters describing the ALDI has an anchor for that part of the township. New bus routes at Lincoln Consolidated Schools have parents concerned for their childrens safety. It appears that only two of the eight apartment units were damaged in the fire. The break, which occurred around 10 a.m., was subsequently repaired on Tuesday, according to YCUA Director of Wastewater Operations and Compliance Sree Mullapudi. YPSILANTI (WWJ) -- Emergency crews in Washtenaw County are working to figure out what caused a large house fire overnight where a family's pets did not survive. After attempting to locate the woman, deputies then forced entry into the apartment, where they found the woman deceased. (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. A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Ypsilanti, authorities said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. BayoTech, a hydrogen production company headquartered in New Mexico, aims to produce these hubs in communities with a growing demand for hydrogen. The Willow Run Airport, in Ypsilanti and Van Buren townships, is set to receive almost $12.8 million. "Bashid Bristol-Davis is accused of a serious offense which demonstrates a clear disregard for the law," said Owen Cypher, U.S. The person appointed to fill Wilsons trustee seat will serve the remainder of his term, running through the 2024 election cycle. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. Three men were injured during a fight in Ypsilanti Township. Fire Destroys Michigan Skating Rink | Firehouse Lightning may be cause of Washtenaw Co fire that killed pets - Audacy Jamestown Rural Firefighters battled the blaze for more than 6 hours on Tuesday, February 15th. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. Christopher Dean Finney, 50, was arraigned Monday, Dec. 5, on one count of reckless discharge of a firearm in a building in connection with the shooting of his wifes dog. "Bashid Bristal-Davis is accused of a serious offense which demonstrates a clear disregard for the law," said Owen Cypher, U.S. Murder charges were filed against Brown on July 19 among with multiple other murder codefendants, but he has not yet been located, records show. Housing and transportation account for 50% of all greenhouse gas emissions, so changing to electric vehicles won't help slow the climate crisis on its own. Josh Hakala is the general assignment reporter for the WEMU news department. North Bay Park, on the western edge of the lake along I-94, has parking that could serve as a trailhead for the completed lake loop, according to township documents. Full Story >> Anyone with information about Bristal-DAvis is asked to contact the U.S. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The township could also commission an optional assessment of the former dry cleaner location in the shopping center, since those businesses are often associated with soil contamination. FOX 2 Detroit. Paulson said the fire is under investigation. But the first step with the lake loop is completing the initial survey and design work underway now, Ernat said. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP A hydrogen hub could be built in Ypsilanti Township by mid-2023 to help advance hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office is presenting a plan to use license plate readers to help fight crime. The manner in which we build and retrofit our residential and business communities is vital to environmental sustainability. The current housing construction boom in Ann Arbor could translate into some 1,600 new housing units this year. A judge threw out the states case against the owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township who was charged with improperly disposing of bodies. Authorities said one firefighter suffered first- and second-degree burns on the neck, back and ears. Range USA is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. Our motto is hand up, not hand out, said Jo Ann McCollum, a Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley board member. 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. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - U.S. The homes three adult occupants had already evacuated the home prior to fire crews arriving, officials said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A 16-year-old boy was shot at while walking home Sunday evening in an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood. The investigation is ongoing and the mans body has been turned over to the Washtenaw County Medical Examiners Officer to determine the cause of death, police said. Now at age 21, having spent the end of his teenage years in the Washtenaw County Jail awaiting trial, Craft will spend what remains of his youth in prison. Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames - BBC News FOX 2 Detroit. Archer was not part of the Washtenaw County Medical Examiners homicide totals as her autopsy was performed in Genesee County. Around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, sheriffs office deputies responded to a reported shooting on the 1700 block of Smith Street. We got them a bed, blankets, food, and everything they needed, one resident said who wished to remain anonymous. 0:32. Debris from a home fire in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, February 15th. 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. Officials received 18 letters of interest for a open position caused by the resignation of former Trustee Jimmie Wilson Jr., a Democrat who was elected as state representative in November, according to Township Clerk Heather Jarrell Roe. Three crews were called to the house in Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, at 13:50 BST on Thursday and . Stop by the Fire Department and provide us with the information. "Authorities describe Bristal-Davis as a Black man, 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When they arrived, they found a 625-square foot detached garage fully involved with a fire. The American Red Cross is working with residents of the eight impacted homes. The airport handles an average of more than 200 million pounds of cargo annually. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A Ypsilanti Township man is heading to trial accused of fatally shooting his brother with a pellet gun. There were no other injuries reported. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Fire Chief Eric Copeland (right) In addition to handling fire and medical emergencies, the Fire Department has a variety of specialized activities. A deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left the Ypsilanti Township stunned. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Overnight closures coming to I-94 ramps for bridge painting projectMultiple people sexually assaulted at Michigan Welcome Center, suspect arrested in OhioThis summers Fishtown 5K will have views of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Ypsilanti Township Fire Department was assisted by agencies in the city of Ypsilanti, as well as Pittsfield and Superior townships. 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. YPSILANTI, N.D. - Fire destroyed a two-story home Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Ypsilanti, said Brian Paulson, chief of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department. 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. However, bike theft has plagued the campus for years, raising questions about whether bringing a bike to campus is worth the risk. Feature Vignette: Analytics. Fire almost derailed Kyle Sandilands' wedding - News.com.au YPSILANTI, MI -- An auto salvage business was destroyed by a fire in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 2. The tax break will allow for demolition of the fire-ravaged structure and creation of a new complex comprised of 22 one-bedroom apartments. This year it falls on Sunday, May 14. 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. 26, 2023, 3:12 p.m. An Ypsilanti City Fire Department truck parked near the city's iconic water tower. We had the Red Cross dispatched down there and the family was working with the Red Cross to get some support there, Paulson said. The city of Ann Arbors plan to buy eight duplexes on the west side of the city and turn them into affordable housing took a step forward last night. 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. The charge stems from a December incident in Ypsilanti Township where Finney fatally shot his wifes dog. WASHTEANW COUNTY, MI After more than decade of false starts and breakdowns, plans to construct a new $30-million recreation center benefiting the Ypsilanti-area are gaining momentum. Indiana used homers to scored five runs over the opening three innings; U-M pulled within two with two in the third and within one with two runs in the seventh. 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 . US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan | AP News Washtenaw County Judge Carol Kuhnke, the third judge to oversee the case, on Friday, March 31, signed orders giving Ypsilanti Township the necessary authorizations to raze the Gault Village Shopping Center, over objections from its owner. 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 . Ypsilanti Township fire crews were called to the 400 block of Villa Drive around 8 a.m. on Monday, April 11. While Terrill streamed live from his Facebook page, the shooting was overheard/witnessed by many, the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office said in a written statement. On Tuesday, Ypsilanti Township Supervisor Brenda Stumbo told demonstrators the township doesnt yet have all the answers to questions residents have raised. He says it's a tough decision to replace a building that dates back to the 1800s. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. After the rental inspection, the township revoked the property owners certificate of occupancy, making the home ineligible to be used as a rental property. Heres who wants the jobHow a failed theme park nearly turned Ypsilanti farmland into lunar coloniesCiting cost increases, Ypsilanti Township to review contract with county sheriff for policingThousands of toys bring holiday cheer to patients at C.S. Fire crews called to Ypsilanti apartment after resident notices burning laundry. YPSILANTI, Mich. (FOX 2) - Eight families are out of their homes after a fire Wednesday morning in Ypsilanti. 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. Fire officials said the cause is under investigation. Homeowners were not home at the time, but officials report some cats died in the fire. Ypsilanti-area garage fire causes $70K in damages. Palestinians: Israeli fire kills teen in West Bank raid | AP News YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office is investigating the homicide of a young man that happened Saturday. Madron Aldonihah Austin was arrested on Sunday evening in connection with a triple stabbing in Ann Arbor. As part of that mission, we want to set the standard for approachable, clean and safe indoor gun ranges. Police pulled the vehicle over to perform first aid on the victim while paramedics were en route, police said. He weighs about 240 pounds and is 6 feet, 4 inches tall. Fire causes $375K in damages to Ypsilanti-area apartments . We want COVID testing in our community, absolutely. 28 April 2023. Ypsilanti Township firefighters responded to the "heavy fire" that was centralized in the back corner of the . WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township is no longer facing murder charges. A new resurfacing project is kicking off east of the University of Michigan's central campus. 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. Mya Petticord is heading to the Big Ten. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office confidential tip Line at 734-973-7711 or Crimestoppers at 800-773-2587. YTown.org - Fire Department FAQ - Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with the murder of a local Facebook celebrity who was shot and killed in Ypsilanti Township after an argument with commenters during a live stream. Fire crews responded to College Heights Condominiums on Washtenaw near . 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, 2022. 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? A benefit for the couple is being planned in March. A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township, police said. Homeowner accused of starting Badger Creek Fire in Park - CBS News Ypsilanti. Henry Peoples Ross, 32, was found by deputies after being shot in the drivers seat of a vehicle, according to the WCSO. The reasoning behind the discrepancy is that a few homicides occurred outside Washtenaw County, but the autopsy was performed by the Washtenaw office, some occurred within the county, but the victims body was found in another county and one homicide occurred after the FOIA request was sent. License plate readers have been used to apprehend murder suspects and quickly locate missing persons in nearby communities, police have said, pointing to their value in solving serious crimes. 9-year-old boy among victims in Ypsilanti neighborhood plagued with . SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two women who aren't supposed to be in Michigan were caught stealing dozens of candles in Metro Detroit, the Westland police chief resigned over a video controversy, and a person of interest is in custody after a well-known neurosurgeon was found dead in his Detroit home. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Man facing a felony charge after allegedly fatally shooting his wifes dog has taken a plea deal. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the eastbound/westbound US-12 ramps from I-94 to Hewitt Road and the westbound I-94 ramp to eastbound US-12 for permit work from May 5 to June 30, 2023. I enjoyed my six years on the township board. The man, 33 of Van Buren, was taken to an area hospital where he is still undergoing emergency medical treatment, police said. The suspect has a tattoo of a cross and typography referencing God on his upper left arm, the victim says. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Nows the time to pay your respects to the Gault Village Shopping Center, whose decades-long decline from a thriving Ypsilanti-area commercial hub to a crumbling set of vacant storefronts is soon set to meet the wrecking ball. 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. Feds offer $5,000 reward for man they say burned woman's body after slaying in Ypsilanti, 2 charged in connection with 2013 Ypsilanti rape after DNA links them to crime. The rationale for the no contest plea, which is treated as a guilty plea, was Finney stated he had no memory of the incident. Kawaun Deshawn Robinson, 17, was arraigned Monday, Aug. 22, on one count of open murder in connection with the shooting death of Deshawn Patterson, 17, court records show. Gretchen Whitmer's office said. A new grocery store for Ypsilanti Township? The incident occurred on Watson Avenue just north of State Street in Ypsilanti Township, near the YCUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, though the private contractors were not working for the utility system, Mullapudi said. 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. A 43-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning in Ypsilanti Township, and police took another man into custody, officials said.