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 incident happened on Nov. 11, 2022. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the fire had been extinguished and crews were still working to address hot spots in the building. The break, which occurred around 10 a.m., was subsequently repaired on Tuesday, according to YCUA Director of Wastewater Operations and Compliance Sree Mullapudi. The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. On Tuesday, Ypsilanti Township Supervisor Brenda Stumbo told demonstrators the township doesnt yet have all the answers to questions residents have raised. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. This mural is very symbolic of the work of Friends In Deed, mural project chair Kate Roos said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is announcing 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administrations coronavirus relief package. A house has been left uninhabitable after a chimney blaze, a fire service has said. When a Stutsman County Deputy got on scene to page out the department, the home was fully engulfed in flames. See all of the breaking Ypsilanti local news, events, and much more. That's after the U.S. Embassy evacuated all of its diplomatic personnel over the weekend and shut down. But is the city living up to its goals of affordable housing at the same time? Officials have agreed not to rent or sell any portion of that land for another retail grocery store, according to the purchase agreement. Anyone with information on the fire is urged to call the Ypsilanti Township Fire Department at 734-544-4225. The Red Cross Resource Center is set up at CrossPointe Church on 24th Avenue. Read more: It has been a disaster: Vacant Ypsilanti-area shopping plaza could be demolishedThe residents (of Gault Village) have been more than patient with the developer and so have we. A fire-damaged building near downtown Ypsilanti could receive a new lease on life. . Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. Joining them and making a return to the county board is Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, representing Ann Arbors District 8. Reid said ACM decided to look into a hydrogen supply after one of its tenants, Toyota Motor Corporation, brought up testing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the facility. Section. 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. The fire caused between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage to the floor, officials said. While township leaders discussed the technology in work sessions last year, they have so far not considered any action item or taken any vote on implementing or purchasing license plate readers. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the body in the trunk of a car. Storm debris pickup starts Monday in Norman. He says it's a tough decision to replace a building that dates back to the 1800s. With his son, he dug holes the size of a trash can lid, planting two-foot blue spruce trees, a few at a time. 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. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on Monday's incident. Related: Trash talk online led to men killing man live on Facebook, testimony revealsHe was located and arrested by U.S. The incident is being investigated as a homicide, police said. Mother arrested for leaving children home alone to go to gym, police say, Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash, Couple cashes in $109,000 lottery ticket on anniversary, Police: Man shipped $3 million worth of fentanyl to restaurant, Governor Burgum signs major pension reform bill into law - April 29, Four former Bison sign with NFL Teams - April 29, Valley News Live Weather at 10:00PM Sunday April 30th. 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 former 4-star basketball recruit transferred to Rutgers on Friday after spending her freshman season at Texas A&M. 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. Firefighters were at the scene for more than three hours after the fire was reported around noon. 26, 2023, 3:12 p.m. An Ypsilanti City Fire Department truck parked near the city's iconic water tower. Published. 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. 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. 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. The Packers star apparently finished up his degree and got to walk the aisle, with his mom taking this picture: Two building renovation projects in downtown Milan have been awarded funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Five Penny Properties LLC plans to rehabilitate 49 E. Main St. and 25 E. Main St. for new housing and shopping options, a news release from Gov. Petticord averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 21 games with the Aggies last season. Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a semi truck on I-94 in Ypsilanti Township. The fire destroyed the Woodland Skating Center at 2041 Ecorse Road, Local 4 . 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. Stumbo praised Hunters work on the AAATA board, particularly representing township officials concerns over the timing and magnitude of a public transit tax hike that passed on the August 2022 ballot. "When we got the page, when the (Stutsman County) deputy got on scene, it was . The man, 33 of Van Buren, was taken to an area hospital where he is still undergoing emergency medical treatment, police said. The victim and suspect did not know each other, police say. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Police are investigation a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Ypsilanti Township near the county border. Upon arrival, crews found a first-floor fire in a townhouse. Fire crews responded to College Heights Condominiums on Washtenaw near Eastern Michigan University around 4:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Washtenaw County saw three fewer homicides in 2022 compared to 2021, death records show. As part of that mission, we want to set the standard for approachable, clean and safe indoor gun ranges. The Ypsilanti Fire Department (YFD) is a comprehensive, full-time fire department that provides fire services to the City of Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University. 2023 FOX Television Stations, DPD host walk to raise awareness on National Crime Victims Rights Week, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond was in Allen Park as the Lions introduced their 2023 first round picks, 'No Beef Zone in effect' by Detroit activists in Greektown to keep the peace. 2023 FOX Television Stations, DPD host walk to raise awareness on National Crime Victims Rights Week, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond was in Allen Park as the Lions introduced their 2023 first round picks, 'No Beef Zone in effect' by Detroit activists in Greektown to keep the peace. 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. Fire officials said the cause is under investigation. Community Outpouring Support for Displaced Ypsilanti Couple Fire Destroys Home in Ypsilanti Tuesday - Valley News Live People that dont have resources dont always feel represented, and people who dont always have access to participate dont feel represented. 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. All the moments after a police chase on April 26 in Ypsilanti Township have become the center of a lawsuit by the family of an 11-year-old boy. June 14, 2022 5:31 am. It is not clear if the five occupants are displaced from the residence, officials said. US Marshals still looking for man accused of burning woman's body after The Ypsilanti Township fire department was aided by crews from the city of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township and Superior Township. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. Court proceedings and marriage licenses for April 29, 2023, Ice dams on roofs can cause drywall issues, Seven sentenced on felony charges in Southeast District Court, Jamestown student graduating from college and high school, General Store to serve up sweet treats, merchandise at Frontier Village, Staff will need to review 38,000 items at Jamestown libraries. Michigan State lost out on three-star Saline, Michigan TE Dylan Mesman, who picked Louisville over Sparty. "We will use every resource at our disposal to bring him to justice. The woman and child escaped without injury, but eyewitnesses . 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. "Bashid Bristal-Davis is accused of a serious offense which demonstrates a clear disregard for the law," said Owen Cypher, U.S. Three people a man, woman and an infant were in the home on the 1300 block of Gattegno Street at the time of the incident, authorities said. A new grocery store for Ypsilanti Township? The testing site got off to a rocky start. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. The victim says the suspect lives in Ypsilanti and his name might sound like Dale or Dan. She fell asleep on a couch and woke up on the floor without her pants on. The fight happened Tuesday around 12 p.m. at West Willow Park, near I-94 and Wiard Road. 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. Firefighters were unable to save the home, but worked more than 6 hours to protect nearby houses. An 18-year-old man was killed in an Ypsilanti Township shooting, police said. The U.S. The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. The Michigan Daily spoke with students and campus safety officials to understand the current state of this enduring problem. U.S. 23/Michigan Avenue widening project in Pittsfield Township will cause lane closures. Washtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns. At about 4:45 a.m. on . The rationale for the no contest plea, which is treated as a guilty plea, was Finney stated he had no memory of the incident. In early March, the township Zoning Board of Appeals granted a temporary six-month permit for the testing site, which collects saliva samples. A show cause hearing was held for a 79-year-old woman, who says shes growing multiple marijuana plants for those in pain. 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. Debris from a home fire in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, February 15th. Paulson said icy streets and a lot of snow on roadways created issues to get to the homes. In pleading no contest, his original felony charge of reckless discharge of a firearm in a building was dismissed. As part of the purchase agreement, ALDI would construct an access drive from Brinker Way, which could potentially connect to future development to the north. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A dog is dead and a man faces a felony charge after allegedly shooting his wifes dog in an Ypsilanti Township home Sunday morning. This year it falls on Sunday, May 14. Palestinians: Israeli fire kills teen in West Bank raid | AP News 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. 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. Thats still a tough pill to swallow for Ypsilanti Township officials. 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. In 2022, officials welcomed Underground Printing as it moved to a warehouse behind the property involved in the ALDI deal. A deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left Ypsilanti Township residents stunned. Bus stop safety in Ypsilanti Township has left some people in high-traffic areas and lower visibility. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A fire caused roughly $70,000 worth of damage to a detached garage in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday. The Ypsilanti Fire Department and the Superior Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. Related: 30 Ann Arbor developments to watch in 2023, including more high-risesWASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - From marijuana dispensaries to solar farms and new affordable housing, 2023 is likely to be busy year for development in Washtenaw County. 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. Michigan Avenue and I-94 interchanges in Ypsilanti-area will see construction. 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. 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. Deputies in the area spotted the vehicle fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. Fire Destroys Michigan Skating Rink | Firehouse Ypsilanti Township - WDIV Fire crews called to Ypsilanti apartment after resident notices burning laundry. It is unclear what led up to the shooting which remains under investigationRobinson remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Juvenile Center without bond. Face masks will be optional for U.S. union auto workers, as long as their factories are in counties that are not at high risk for the novel coronavirus. A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday night when he crashed into an SUV that was turning left in front of him in Ypsilanti Township, police said. Your source for Local information & breaking news across southeast Michigan plus 4Warn Weather providing you with accurate forecasts so you can plan your day. When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is forced treatment compassionate? Photo: Lynn Lambrecht. See Top News from whatsleftypsi.com. A 43-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning in Ypsilanti Township, and police took another man into custody, officials said. At the time of the shooting, Smith was broadcasting himself live on Facebook, police said. Anyone with information is asked to U.S. The second floor will include two new residential units. A few cats in the home died in the fire, Paulson said. Homeowners were not home at the time, but officials report some cats died in the fire. He remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. Ypsilanti Township will receive an investment to boost its recycling program. He remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. Election results for Ypsilanti Township races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021. Archer was not part of the Washtenaw County Medical Examiners homicide totals as her autopsy was performed in Genesee County. The building, which includes eight apartment units, caught fire -- though the cause is currently unknown. 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. Marshal of the Eastern District of Michigan. 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. By Mirna Alsharif. They built their home in 1996. 9-year-old boy among victims in Ypsilanti neighborhood plagued with . Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. Debris from a home fire in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, February 15th. The apartment is currently uninhabitable, although the resident declined aid from the American Red Cross. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI -- An Ypsilanti man who had been previously reported missing was found dead at at a home near Textile Road earlier this week. City council passed the first reading of a resolution unanimously. You will never have equitable or quality in the public education. Luke Brady and Christy Mickelson were not home when the fire occurred, but lost their cats and the entire house to the fire. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township then turning himself into police has been arraigned on murder charges. April 30, 2023, 9:23 AM PDT. He then drove to Detroit and set the car on fire on Nov. 11, 2022. Democratic Ypsilanti Township Trustee Jimmie Wilson Jr. will face Republican Martin Church, an Ypsilanti business owner and information technology specialist, in the race for the 32nd House District seat. At least six demolition contractors have sized up the Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township this year, preparing bids for township officials to bring it to the ground. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. If you see people rummaging through your recycling cart this summer, dont be alarmed. The fire happened around 8 a.m. at a townhome on Villa Drive near Leforge Road and W. Clark Road. Family, friends, faculty and graduates of the Ford School of Public Policy gathered at Hill Auditorium Sunday afternoon to celebrate this years graduating classes. The state fire marshal is inspecting the site today and the cause of the fire remains under investigation . The vacant Gault Village Shopping Center at 1005 Emerick Street in Ypsilanti Township on September 27, 2022.Lucas Smolcic Larson | lsmolciclarson@mlive.comIts been nearly four years since the latest developer purchased the now-vacant and deteriorating Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township. Marshals Service tip line at 866-865-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online via the USMS Tips App, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198 Robinson, 17, was charged with one count of open murder in connection with the shooting death of fellow teen Deshawn Patterson, 17, who was found fatally shot in August. At about 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, firefighters arrived at a two-story apartment building in the area of Washtenaw Avenue and Hewitt Road, near the universitys campus. Police were called at 1:47 p.m. Monday, March 27, to the 2000 block of International Drive in Aspen Chase Apartment community for a report of shots fired in the area, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. Fire Department. 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. ALDI has two other locations in Washtenaw County, one on Ann Arbors west side and another in Pittsfield Township along Carpenter Road. 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. The school awarded four doctorate degrees, 107 Masters degrees and 78 Bachelors degrees. Range USA, however, was able to proceed after meeting the townships requirements and the areas zoning rules. The airport handles an average of more than 200 million pounds of cargo annually. Three crews were called to the house in Chelmsford Road, Rawreth, at 13:50 BST on Thursday and . Marshal of the Eastern District of Michigan. 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.