The Juneteenth March for Change drew hundreds to the Diag on the University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. We’re taking a look at the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor this year, minus COVID-19 related coverage (because we’re making another list for that). Driver killed, passenger extracted after car vaults from ditch into Ann Arbor WalgreensFrom December: On Dec. 24, an 82-year-old Ann Arbor man was killed when the car he was driving “vaulted” from a ditch into a Walgreens in Ann Arbor. The man was killed and an injured passenger, a 77-year-old Ann Arbor woman who was “significantly pinned” in the vehicle was extracted after 45 minutes. Ann Arbor police on scene of barricaded gunman situation at apartment complexFrom February: On Friday, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the Hidden Valley Club Apartments in Ann Arbor.

YPSILANTI, Mich. Protesters gathered on Monday night at Ypsilanti City Hall as well as Mayor Beth Basherts home following comments the mayor made at a recent council meeting. Last week, during a vote on the reappointment of KaRon Gaines to a commission that advises the council on eliminating prejudice and discrimination, Mayor Bashert said, Since I will be crucified if I vote against any Black person on any commission, Im going to vote yes.READ: Ypsilanti mayor apologizes for racist comment about Black residentOn Monday night, a group of about 50 people called for her resignation. They also want to change the citys operational structure -- with big changes within the citys police department. READ MORE: Protesters gather in Ypsilanti following mayors controversial commentBashert issued an apology in a Facebook post:

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert has resigned from her positionMayor Beth Bashert has resigned from her position after comments she made at a recent Ypsilanti City Council meeting. Last week, during a vote on the reappointment of KaRon Gaines to a commission that advises the council on eliminating prejudice and discrimination, Mayor Bashert said, Since I will be crucified if I vote against any Black person on any commission, Im going to vote yes.

YPSILANTI, Mich. Mayor Beth Bashert has resigned from her position after comments she made at a recent Ypsilanti City Council meeting. I made a biased statement and voted based on that statement, she said. Bashert announced her resignation on Tuesday, releasing this statement:It has been an honor to serve Ypsilanti in the ways I have, including city council member and mayor. I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note and in this way. Please accept my resignation as mayor, effective at 9 AM June, 23, 2020.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – A Black Lives Matter protest was held in Ypsilanti on Saturday in support of the nation’s condemnation of racism and police brutality. UPDATE June 23, 2020: Ypsilanti mayor resigns: ‘I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note’Dozens of demonstrators gathered along Michigan Avenue Saturday afternoon amid Metro Detroit’s fourth week of protests following the killing of George Floyd. Saturday’s protest comes amid a controversial moment for Ypsilanti: Protesters have been demanding an apology from Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert, a White woman, after making an inappropriate remark this week. All of those actions were racist,” Bashert said in the Facebook post. MORE: Ypsilanti mayor apologizes for racist comment about Black residentAnother protest is scheduled for Monday in Ypsilanti, as some critics are asking Bashert to resign.

YPSILANTI, Mich. The mayor of a Michigan college town is apologizing after saying she would support the appointment of a human relations commissioner only because she would be crucified" if she voted against a black person. Beth Bashert's comments were made Tuesday during a Ypsilanti City Council meeting that was held through video conference. Bashert, who is white, was the only council member to vote in favor of Gaines, the Detroit Free Press reported. Since I will be crucified if I vote against any black person on any commission, Im going to vote yes, Bashert said. Related: AP-NORC poll: Many in US say protest impact will be positive