Superior Township
Coverage of Superior Township in the Nexus archive.
- Americans hate AI so much that politicians are starting to lose their jobs over it
Data center projects in Michigan face opposition due to environmental and water supply concerns, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer supporting tech companies despite local resistance. The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory proposed a data center project that was rejected by a local water company, leading to a site change. Conflicts highlight tensions between corporate interests, community values, and environmental justice.
- Potholes patched, bigger problems remain at Washtenaw County complex that failed HUD audit inspection
The Sycamore Meadows apartment complex in Superior Township failed a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) audit inspection due to ongoing issues like sewage backups, mold, and unsafe living conditions. While some repairs have been made, residents report unresolved problems, and the township is now involved in litigation to enforce property standards.
- Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case out on bond
Buster Robbins, accused in the 1989 rape and murder of Beverly Wivell, was released on bond on July 2 and has a pre-trial hearing scheduled for September 2026. Investigators used forensic genealogy testing to identify Robbins, whose DNA matched evidence from the crime scene. The trial, initially set for July 20, was rescheduled to October 2026.