ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric vehicles in law enforcement, currently operating one electric patrol vehicle as it evaluates whether EVs can play a broader role in police work. Department officials describe the vehicle as a pilot, not a fleet conversion. The EV is primarily used
COLUMBUS — Ohio law allows adults to grow marijuana at home, but legislation heading to Gov. Mike DeWine would tighten where and how residents can legally cultivate cannabis, further reshaping the state’s newly legalized adult-use market. Under current Ohio law, adults may grow marijuana plants at their primary residence, but strict limits already apply. Households
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one of the most ambitious electric-vehicle bets of the past decade, ending their $11.4 billion joint venture to build EV battery plants in the United States as demand for electric vehicles softens and federal policy signals shift. The move marks a
ALLENDALE — As 2025 draws to a close, West Michigan’s economy is losing momentum, mirroring broader economic headwinds facing Michigan and much of the United States, according to new data from Grand Valley State University. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business, said his latest monthly survey
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged in southeast Michigan, adding to a growing list of projects aimed at powering artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Panattoni Data Center Group wants to develop a data center campus on roughly 280 acres in Van Buren Township, near Belleville in
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump is likely to loosen long-standing federal restrictions on marijuana early next year by reclassifying the drug under federal law, according to Axios. If that happens, the move would carry major consequences for cannabis companies, investors, researchers, and state-regulated marijuana markets. Under the plan under review, marijuana would be shifted from
FRANCE - Archaeologists in northeastern France have uncovered an ancient neighborhood beneath the town of Senon, where they found three ceramic jars filled with Roman coins. The hoard is huge, numbering at least 25,000 bronze and copper coins from the 3rd-century CE. The discovery, made during a routine excavation, offers new insight into how people
Commuting in the city is becoming increasingly stressful—traffic congestion is getting worse, parking is limited, public transit is overcrowded during rush hours, and travel distances often fall into the “awkward zone” (too far to walk, too short to justify driving). In this environment, a lightweight, flexible, cost-saving mode of transportation has quickly become a favorite
In Michigan, everyday life unfolds against a backdrop of busy highways, industrial centers, and tightly knit communities—places where accidents can happen without warning. When an unexpected injury interrupts your routine, the impact often extends far beyond physical pain, touching your livelihood, your family, and your sense of security. Michigan’s legal framework adds another layer of
WASHINGTON DC - The Star of Bethlehem has long been viewed as a miraculous celestial sign tied to the nativity story. However, new scientific analysis offers a different explanation. Instead of a traditional star, the event may be linked to a rare astronomical occurrence. As a result, the centuries-old mystery is being reconsidered through a
