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. 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. Later this month, Dr. Ewing will be a featured panelist in Ann Arbor on the interplay between housing and transportation when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint. He remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. A driver was killed and a passenger was injured Monday in Ypsilanti Township when the car they were in went into a ditch, swerved back on the road, and then rolled over, police said. The fire caused between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage to the floor, officials said. Range USA, however, was able to proceed after meeting the townships requirements and the areas zoning rules. The mural is the finished product of volunteers and staff members at Friends In Deed who collaborated with TreeTown Murals to create the mural to commemorate the nonprofits 40th anniversary. Three teenagers have been arrested after they crashed a stolen SUV into an innocent womans vehicle in Washtenaw County, leaving her with serious spinal cord injuries, officials 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. 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. The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. Related: Man killed when hit by train in Ypsilanti, police sayOfficers arrived and found Koscielniak, who had suffered fatal injuries after being struck by the train, police said. 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. Family, friends, faculty and graduates of the Ford School of Public Policy gathered at Hill Auditorium Sunday afternoon to celebrate this years graduating classes. It is not clear if the five occupants are displaced from the residence, officials said. YPSILANTI, Mich. (FOX 2) - Eight families are out of their homes after a fire Wednesday morning in Ypsilanti. Fire crews responded to College Heights Condominiums on Washtenaw near Eastern Michigan University around 4:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. 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 Ypsilanti Township man was honored at a meeting Tuesday night for saving his neighbor from a burning home. All rights reserved. Five units are currently uninhabitable due to fire, smoke and water damage. Your source for Local information & breaking news across southeast Michigan plus 4Warn Weather providing you with accurate forecasts so you can plan your day. A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. 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. 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. They built their home in 1996. Ypsilanti Township fire crews were called to the 400 block of Villa Drive around 8 a.m. on Monday, April 11. A fifth person has 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. As far as I know, the (license plate reader) issue isnt moving forward at this time, he said in an email to MLive/The Ann Arbor News on Monday. "We will use every resource at our disposal to bring him to justice. U.S. 23/Michigan Avenue widening project in Pittsfield Township will cause lane closures. 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. The Red Cross Resource Center is set up at CrossPointe Church on 24th Avenue. Ypsilanti. Josh Hakala is the general assignment reporter for the WEMU news department. A house has been left uninhabitable after a chimney blaze, a fire service has said. 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. Serving those areas, and completing the ring around Ford Lake, are among the priorities outlined in parks and non-motorized plans completed by Ypsilanti Township in recent years, documents that focus on connectivity. 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. In Ypsilanti Township, officials have taken their time in considering implementing the technology. Brian Koscielniak, 35, of Ypsilanti Township, was found dead Jan. 8, after being hit by a train, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department. Absent any delays, the plan is to break ground early next year. Could 2023 be the year plans for an eastern Washtenaw County recreation center move ahead? Thats still a tough pill to swallow for Ypsilanti Township officials. 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. 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. 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. Marshals are seeking tips that will lead them to a man they say burned a murder victim's body. A 48-year-old Ypsilanti-area woman was found dead in an apartment on Monday. The property was scheduled for rental inspection on Sept. 19 and the conditions inside the house were so profoundly unsanitary and unsafe that the house was condemned, officials said. He weighs about 240 pounds and is 6 feet, 4 inches tall. 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? Authorities said one firefighter suffered first- and second-degree burns on the neck, back and ears. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. FOX 2 Detroit. After a ceremonial swearing in this month, he will officially take office as a state representative in the new year, he said. In early March, the township Zoning Board of Appeals granted a temporary six-month permit for the testing site, which collects saliva samples. 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. 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. 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. 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. Police 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. The 5-foot-9 guard entered the transfer portal on April 12. Mya Petticord is heading to the Big Ten. The woman and child escaped without injury, but eyewitnesses . The violence prevention member was able to facilitate Robinson turning himself in safely, police said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A 16-year-old boy was shot at while walking home Sunday evening in an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood. To the residents of Washtenaw county, I commit to doing everything in my power to help make our home a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, he said. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This is like a dream to me.More from The Ann Arbor News:79-unit Ann Arbor apartment development gets councils initial OKFailure to repair parking structure leads to Eastern Michigan defaulting with developerAlleged mistreatment of transgender students under investigation by Ann Arbor schoolsYpsilanti has 4 candidates who could become first new police chief in 9 years. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Today, making a complete loop around the Ypsilanti areas Ford Lake isnt possible without jumping on a few roads. 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. All I can say is Im sorry and ask for mercy and forgiveness on my soul.Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Passenger charged in police chase crash pleads no contestDeveloper defends decision to not include solar for proposed Ann Arbor buildingScammers are pretending to be Washtenaw County sheriff deputies again. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. Marshals on Nov.7, Washtenaw County Sheriffs Spokesman Derrick Jackson said. The vote may not have been the final nail in the shopping plazas coffin, but it comes pretty close. 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. "When we got the page, when the (Stutsman County) deputy got on scene, it was . Board meeting information, including agendas and meeting packets, can be found on the townships website. The exact location the assault took place is not known at this time, though investigators know it happened at a residence near the Water Tower. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. The U.S. The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian teenager in a raid in the occupied West Bank. However, bike theft has plagued the campus for years, raising questions about whether bringing a bike to campus is worth the risk. You will never have equitable or quality in the public education. Homeowners were not home at the time, but officials report some cats died in the fire. The fire reportedly began in the top corner of a second-floor unit. A consent judgement brokered with township officials allows it to move forward. The charge stems from a December incident in Ypsilanti Township where Finney fatally shot his wifes dog. A person is wanted for questioning by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office regarding a homicide in Ypsilanti Township. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. Your source for Local information & breaking news across southeast Michigan plus 4Warn Weather providing you with accurate forecasts so you can plan your day. The person appointed to fill Wilsons trustee seat will serve the remainder of his term, running through the 2024 election cycle. April 30, 2023, 9:23 AM PDT. Ypsilanti Township Fire Department was assisted by agencies in the city of Ypsilanti, as well as Pittsfield and Superior townships. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - An Ypsilanti-area COVID-19 testing site that has operated since cases reached a historic peak in January must shut down. 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. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the body in the trunk of a car. Feature Vignette: Analytics. Bashid Bristal-Davis, 28, is accused of assisting in placing a victim in the trunk of a vehicle in Ypsilanti Township and transporting her to another location before setting the vehicle and victim on fire. The U-M Mens Glee Club and Womens Glee Club performed the national anthem as graduates filtered through the tunnel entrance to the stadium and commencement attendees took their seats. 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. Read more: 18 people want a vacant Ypsilanti Township board seat. A home invasion in Ypsilanti Township led to a lengthy police chase Tuesday that ended in a fiery crash. An 18-year-old man was killed in an Ypsilanti Township shooting, police said. tamara djordjevic work,