News across Washtenaw County
U-M grad Maaza Mengiste wins MacArthur Genius Grant
A University of Michigan alum has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
Whitmer supports federal gas tax holiday, but declines to weigh in on state proposal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to call for a federal gas tax holiday. That’s as Michigan’s average gas price for a gallon of unleaded remains around $4.50. Colin Jackson reports.
Flood Advisory Issued Until 9:45AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Flood Advisory is in effect for northeastern Lenawee, southeastern Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, southwestern St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan until 9:45 AM EDT, with urban and small stream flooding expected due to excessive rainfall. Minor flooding in…
‘The perfect guy to lead the team’: Garrett Schifsky ready to take on the ‘C’
Every hockey jersey has a story attached. Individual patches are carefully stitched on with intention. A lucky number received in childhood or a decoration of colors to unite a team. The name on the back complements the one on the front, each holding a unique significance. But…
Hadley Zann: NIL roster payoffs maximize Michigan’s potential this year
The No. 2 Michigan hockey team’s lineup this season has 20 returners, seven experienced freshmen and the most highly touted recruit in this year’s class. But without NIL, that roster wouldn’t exist. Just over five years ago, the NCAA allowed teams to pay their athletes through…
Big Ten Breakdown: Shooting for the stars
Four Big Ten teams made the NCAA Tournament in 2026, but none of them could seal the deal. In fact, none of them have since the conference was formed in 2013. After an efflux of talent to the NHL this past year, the Big Ten shuffled prospects within the conference, drawing from…
Roster Breakdown: Familiar faces moving up, fresh talent restocking the lineup
As October creeps up and temperatures drop, it means one thing for the No. 2 Michigan ice hockey team — the season is hastily approaching. Looking to take their run two steps further than last year’s Frozen Four semifinal exit, the Wolverines bring in a fresh crop of talent —…
The Daily’s Hockey Beat Predicts: Michigan’s 2026-27 season
After a heartbreaking loss in double overtime at the 2026 Frozen Four, the No. 2 Michigan hockey team is back and itching to display its plentiful depth. There are highly touted NHL prospects and a plethora of seasoned veterans. Now, the question remains whether the Wolverines…
Minnesota set to test Michigan’s elite secondary in Battle for the Little Brown Jug
The Battle for the Little Brown Jug is a rivalry that started with water. In 1903, the Michigan football team’s equipment manager brought a supply of Ann Arbor’s finest drinking water to ensure quality H₂O for the team. Ironically though, the 100th edition of the Battle for the…
Michigan longing to purge puzzling penalty plague
Zeke Berry knew he messed up. With less than a minute left in the Michigan football team’s Saturday game against Iowa, the graduate cornerback had a brief lapse in judgment that’ll forever live in his — and anyone invested in the Wolverines — mind. Michigan forced a third-down…
Losing the taste of youth
A thin layer of deep red oil sat at the top of the jar, its trickled leaks almost confessing to the bloodbath it had left behind in the bag. Within the jar lay pieces of diced mango packed tightly beneath seasoned, oily paste. The sharp aroma of mustard seeds, chili and spices…
Love a Good Crossword? We’ve Got Three.
Need a quick brain break? The Sun Times News Games page has something to distract you, whether you have a couple of minutes or want to settle in for a challenge. Crossword fans have three puzzles to choose from. Start small with the Mini Crossword, a quick 5×5 puzzle built for a…