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By Ryan J. StantonAnnArbor.com Journalist posted 2 hours ago Comment Now

Portion of Fifth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor to close for 4 days as other portion is set to reopen

Another portion of Fifth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor will close temporarily starting later this week, while it looks promising that an already closed portion will reopen soon. The two-block portion from Huron to Liberty ...

By Katrease Stafford AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist posted 4 hours ago Comment Now

AATA's 5-year countywide transit program forum on Wednesday moved to Dexter Library

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s planned public forum tonight regarding the proposed 5-year public transit improvement program has been moved to the Dexter Library.

By Kyle FeldscherAnnArbor.com Journalist posted 4 hours ago Comment Now

wading in:Officers chase break-in suspect across Huron River to make arrest

After running over the river and through the woods, Daniel Campbell went to the Washtenaw County Jail after allegedly breaking into two homes and causing police to take an unanticipated swim Monday. Campbell, a 36-year-old ...

By AnnArbor.com Staff posted 4 hours ago Comment Now

Michigan's Carol Hutchins, Amanda Chidester and Haylie Wagner sweep Big Ten softball awards

Michigan senior first baseman Amanda Chidester (3) is a two-time winner of the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year award. The Michigan softball team, which won its fifth straight Big Ten title last week, ...

By Lorrie Shaw AnnArbor.com Community Contributor posted 5 hours ago Comment Now

Pets:FDA releases findings of investigation into Diamond pet food recall

A pet food recall that has had consumers buzzing in recent weeks because of its breadth prompted the Food and Drug Administration to conduct an investigation of the plant that all of the food was ...

By Nick BaumgardnerAnnArbor.com Journalist posted 5 hours ago Comment Now

Report: Ex-Michigan five-star commit Demar Dorsey will play at Hawaii

It appears Demar Dorsey is going tropical. The former Michigan football five-star defensive back signee will reportedly continue his college football career with coach Norm Chow at Hawaii, according to CBS college football writer Bruce ...

By Katrease Stafford AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist posted 6 hours ago Comment Now

New York Times:University of Michigan engineering students try to design 3,300 mpg vehicle

A team of University of Michigan engineering students and recent graduates are involved in the 2012 SAE International Supermileage Challenge competition which provides students the opportunity to develop and construct a single-person fuel efficient vehicle, ...

By The Associated Press posted 8 hours ago Comment Now

Gov. Snyder hasn't decided how much pay he'll keep

Gov. Rick Snyder turned back all but $1 of his pay last year, but he's not sure what he'll do this year.

By Tom Perkins AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist posted 8 hours ago Comment Now

Economic developer from Ohio selected as new Ypsilanti city manager

The Ypsilanti City Council selected Ralph Lange, the former head of the Monroe County Road Commission and current executive director of the Henry County (Ohio) Improvement Corporation, as the next city manager.

By Mary Bilyeu AnnArbor.com Community Contributor posted 9 hours ago Comment Now

recipe:Nachos Grande recipe to celebrate birthday of Adam Richman, host of 'Man v. Food'

Happy birthday to Adam Richman! He's the host of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" and upcoming "Best Sandwich in America" (which will premiere on June 6). As the mother of a 21-year-old male who ...

By Bob NeedhamAnnArbor.com Journalist posted 10 hours ago Comment Now

with poll:Big names highlight Sonic Lunch 2012 lineup

Sonic Lunch, the popular weekly free summer concert series in downtown Ann Arbor, released its season schedule today, and it combines some bigger-than-usual names with some old favorites.

By Cindy HeflinAnnArbor.com Journalist posted 11 hours ago Comment Now

17-year-old dies; 3 others injured in I-94 rollover crash near Chelsea

Updated story: Police identify victim in I-94 rollover accident A 17-year-old passenger died following a rollover crash Tuesday night on Interstate 94 near Chelsea after the driver - who suffered critical injuries - steered the ...