Washtenaw County

Workforce Group Says IT, Health Care, Engineering, Skilled Trades Tops In Job Demand

A new report from the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan finds that IT, health care, engineering, design and skilled trades positions are most in demand in the region’s labor market.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/09

Man Convicted In 2009 Sexual Assault In Washtenaw County

A man who police say brutally raped a woman in Ypsilanti Township before attempting to cut her throat was found guilty by a jury four years after he committed the crime.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/04

Artist rendering of the Woodward Light Rail. (Credit: m-1rail.com)

Authority Starts Work On Detroit-Area Transit Plan

A 10-member board has started work on coordinating public transportation in parts of southeastern Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/30

Police Cracking Down On Drunk Drivers Through April 8

Luck may belong to the Irish, but it won’t help Michigan motorists who don’t designate a sober driver over the next few weeks.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/14

45 Drunk Drivers Arrested During Super Bowl Weekend

Michigan State Police say they arrested 45 drunk drivers across 20 counties during Super Bowl weekend.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/16

Vintage photo of the Lake Michigan Beach House at Ludington State Park. (Credit: michigan.gov)

Michigan Sites Nominated To National Register Of Historic Places

Six sites in Michigan have been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, including the Lake Michigan Beach House at Ludington State Park.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/07

Police Throwing A Flag On Drunken Drivers This Super Bowl Weekend

Michigan State Police are reminding motorists to make the right call by designating a sober driver before kick off if their Super Bowl celebration includes alcohol.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/31

Paul Joseph Creps could have more sex assault victims, police believe. (Photo: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department)

Man Pleads To Sexually Assaulting Underage Girl He Met On Facebook

A Washtenaw County man accused of sexually assaulting underage girls he met on Facebook has pleaded guilty in one of the cases.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/25

Ann Arbor Spark Gets $1M for Washtenaw County Incubator Collaboration

Ann Arbor Spark, the economic development organization for Washtenaw County, said Thursday it had been awarded $1 million from the Michigan Strategic Fund to support its business incubator activities via the creation of the new Washtenaw County Incubator Collaborative.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/24