Restoration of historic Black cemetery in Washtenaw County uncovers burial sites with radar
Read full article: Restoration of historic Black cemetery in Washtenaw County uncovers burial sites with radarYpsilanti’s Woodlawn Cemetery, a historically Black burial ground long abandoned and overgrown, is getting a second chance through a dedicated restoration effort.
Most dangerous intersections in Washtenaw County -- here’s the new top 10
Read full article: Most dangerous intersections in Washtenaw County -- here’s the new top 10The North Hamilton Street and Washtenaw Avenue intersection in Ypsilanti ranked as the No. 1 most dangerous intersection in Washtenaw County.
3 former Eastern Michigan basketball players didn’t cooperate with sports betting probe, NCAA says
Read full article: 3 former Eastern Michigan basketball players didn’t cooperate with sports betting probe, NCAA saysThree former Eastern Michigan basketball players didn’t cooperate with an investigation into possible sports betting violations, the NCAA says.
Dorsey Estates honors Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman with new housing community
Read full article: Dorsey Estates honors Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman with new housing communityThe development, named in honor of Mattie Dorsey, Ypsilanti’s first Black councilwoman, represents an innovative approach to the housing crisis impacting communities across the state and country.
Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy reflects on Zia Combs’ strength, legacy after career-ending injury, death
Read full article: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy reflects on Zia Combs’ strength, legacy after career-ending injury, deathMichigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support following the passing of his friend and former teammate, Zia Combs.
‘He only stopped because he was being recorded’: Woman roughed up by employees at Ypsilanti store
Read full article: ‘He only stopped because he was being recorded’: Woman roughed up by employees at Ypsilanti storeYpsilanti police are looking into the case of a woman roughed up by employees at a liquor store.
Adidas and Puffer Reds unveil the Track 45 adistar, shoes go on sale Aug. 28
Read full article: Adidas and Puffer Reds unveil the Track 45 adistar, shoes go on sale Aug. 28adidas and Puffer Reds unveil new sneakers. Each pair purchased on launch day will include tickets to launch party at Diamondback Music Hall.
State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to know
Read full article: State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to knowThe Michigan Secretary of State is holding a clinic in Metro Detroit on Wednesday to help eligible drivers better understand how to get their driving privileges restored.
Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plans
Read full article: Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plansEastern Michigan University students are returning to campus with fewer dining options this fall, leaving many who prepaid for meal plans upset.
How Metro Detroit school is approaching use of AI in the classroom
Read full article: How Metro Detroit school is approaching use of AI in the classroomAs we increasingly ponder how to use artificial intelligence in our jobs and everyday lives, schools are also trying to figure out how to safely use it and teach it.
Fake returns, real profits: Over 400K lost to elaborate online return scheme run by Ypsilanti brothers
Read full article: Fake returns, real profits: Over 400K lost to elaborate online return scheme run by Ypsilanti brothersAccording to court records, defendants Mubasher Riaz and his brother, Muzzammil Riaz, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier this year.
Washtenaw County drive-by shooting suspects held on $1 million bond each
Read full article: Washtenaw County drive-by shooting suspects held on $1 million bond eachA 22-year-old from Belleville and a 21-year-old from Ypsilanti are facing multiple felonies for a string of drive-by shootings in Washtenaw County.
Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best
Read full article: Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The BestWhat’s the best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best tattoo parlor.
Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing children
Read full article: Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing childrenAn Ypsilanti man will be spending more than 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing a minor.
NFL players inspiring Ypsilanti youth through hometown football camp
Read full article: NFL players inspiring Ypsilanti youth through hometown football campWashington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry hosted their 4th annual Youth Football Camp on May 31 at their Alma mater, Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti.
Court order mandates safety repairs, rent relief at troubled Ypsilanti’s apartments
Read full article: Court order mandates safety repairs, rent relief at troubled Ypsilanti’s apartmentsCircuit Court Judge Carol Kuhnke’s order mandates that the New Jersey-based property owners make urgent health and safety repairs while providing relocation assistance to those who choose to leave.
$500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searches
Read full article: $500M lawsuit: Michigan DOC recorded inmates in showers, strip searchesA $500 million lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Department of Corrections and other officials, alleging guards at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility used body cameras to record female inmates in showers and during strip searches.
NFL players host football camp in hometown Ypsilanti to inspire the next generation of athletes
Read full article: NFL players host football camp in hometown Ypsilanti to inspire the next generation of athletesWashington Commanders wide receiver K.J. Osborn and Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry will return to their hometown of Ypsilanti to host their 4th annual youth football camp on May 31.
Former Ypsilanti union president who embezzled thousands of dollars from members sentenced to 6 months
Read full article: Former Ypsilanti union president who embezzled thousands of dollars from members sentenced to 6 monthsDr. Dilanjan Miller, 38, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.
Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrage
Read full article: Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrageA viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.
Tenants in limbo after Arbor One Apartments condemned amid health hazards, legal battle in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Tenants in limbo after Arbor One Apartments condemned amid health hazards, legal battle in YpsilantiA large apartment complex in Ypsilanti has been condemned, putting its tenants in a difficult position. All 18 buildings at Arbor One Apartments have a condemned sign on the door.
Eastern Michigan University gives incarcerated students platform to present research projects
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University gives incarcerated students platform to present research projectsEastern Michigan University is giving incarcerated students the opportunity to present at an annual event that showcases research projects.
Welfare check leads to standoff in Washtenaw County; Man sets apartment on fire before arrest
Read full article: Welfare check leads to standoff in Washtenaw County; Man sets apartment on fire before arrestDeputies with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check for a 36-year-old man who was experiencing mental health concerns.
2 charged in attempted car theft in Southfield; police release video of arrest
Read full article: 2 charged in attempted car theft in Southfield; police release video of arrestFour people were arrested, and two of them were charged, in connection to an attempted car theft in Southfield after leading police officers on chases.
Dearborn police arrest man involved in fatal overdose linked to illegal drug transaction
Read full article: Dearborn police arrest man involved in fatal overdose linked to illegal drug transactionThe Dearborn Police Department announced the arrest of a felony charge filed against Anthony Earl Moore, 59, of Ypsilanti, who was in an illegal drug transaction that is suspected to have led to a fatal overdose of a Dearborn resident in 2024.
Eastern Michigan basketball under investigation for suspicious betting activity vs. CMU, per ESPN
Read full article: Eastern Michigan basketball under investigation for suspicious betting activity vs. CMU, per ESPNBetting integrity firms are scrutinizing the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team after sportsbooks reported unusual betting during their game against Central Michigan University.
Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on legacy at 99 during Veterans Day celebration in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on legacy at 99 during Veterans Day celebration in YpsilantiAs America honors its veterans and remembers those who served, one remarkable woman, Delphine Virginia Klaput, stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of an extraordinary generation.
Ypsilanti Transit Center reopens after hours-long closure due to shooting that left 1 injured
Read full article: Ypsilanti Transit Center reopens after hours-long closure due to shooting that left 1 injuredThe Ypsilanti Transit Center has reopened after an hours-long closure due to a shooting that left one person injured.
Snyder throws for 3 TDs, runs for game-winner in Eastern Michigan's 38-34 win over Chippewas
Read full article: Snyder throws for 3 TDs, runs for game-winner in Eastern Michigan's 38-34 win over ChippewasCole Snyder threw for three touchdowns but it was his sneak into the end zone late in the game that gave Eastern Michigan a 38-34 win over Central Michigan on Saturday.
Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Ypsilanti amid unionization effort
Read full article: Bobcat Bonnie’s closes Ypsilanti amid unionization effortWorkers at Bobcat Bonnie’s in Ypsilanti learned Wednesday that the restaurant will permanently close after they attempted to to unionize over issues of bounced paychecks and harassment.
Eastern Michigan University hosts dedication ceremony for new arts complex
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University hosts dedication ceremony for new arts complexEastern Michigan University hosts a dedication ceremony to celebrate the Windgate Foundation's $3.4 million contribution, pivotal in funding a new arts complex.
What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998
Read full article: What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998What happened to Marcus Rutledge? The mystery is now the subject of a “Missing in America” true crime podcast episode with Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz.
Report finds chlamydia, gonorrhea rates impact Black residents more than others in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Report finds chlamydia, gonorrhea rates impact Black residents more than others in Washtenaw CountyRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are down overall in Washtenaw County, but some groups are still disproportionately impacted, according to new data.
Ann Arbor’s TheRide awarded $25M to reduce carbon emissions
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s TheRide awarded $25M to reduce carbon emissionsOfficials said the money will support efforts to reduce TheRide’s overall carbon emissions by replacing diesel-fueled buses with low-emission diesel electric hybrid buses.
Data shows chlamydia and gonorrhea increasing among Washtenaw County teens
Read full article: Data shows chlamydia and gonorrhea increasing among Washtenaw County teensChlamydia and gonorrhea are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that spread through sexual contact without a condom, according to the CDC.
Eastern Michigan University becomes first American university to welcome refugee students for fall semester
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University becomes first American university to welcome refugee students for fall semesterEastern Michigan University will welcome three refugee students to campus during the upcoming fall semester, officials said.
Ypsilanti coach caught on video assaulting middle school student is charged with assault
Read full article: Ypsilanti coach caught on video assaulting middle school student is charged with assaultFormer Ypsilanti Middle School coach Josh Smith, who was caught on video attacking a student from behind, has been charged with assault.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers pretending to be officers
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers pretending to be officersScammers will ask for money, gift cards or other forms of financial support, then threaten potential victims with arrest and jail time if they receive pushback.
Here’s how your library card will get you free weekend trips on the bus
Read full article: Here’s how your library card will get you free weekend trips on the busThe Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti District libraries are partnering with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) to offer free rides.
Annual Bridging US-23 Unity Walk raising money for Washtenaw County restorative justice program
Read full article: Annual Bridging US-23 Unity Walk raising money for Washtenaw County restorative justice programOn Saturday, a five-mile walk aims to connect Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti while raising money for The Dispute Resolution Center’s restorative justice program.
These Washtenaw County zip codes have higher rates of suicide, according to data
Read full article: These Washtenaw County zip codes have higher rates of suicide, according to dataPreliminary 2023 data in the report shows that while there has been a 22% decrease in resident suicide since 2021, there is still an overall increase over the past 20 years.
Health Department: Suicide rates highest among men, white residents in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Health Department: Suicide rates highest among men, white residents in Washtenaw CountyPreliminary data from 2023 shows that 37 residents died by suicide -- a number lower than both the Michigan and national average, officials said.
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley celebrates 10 years of service by helping 74 year old Ypsilanti resident
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley celebrates 10 years of service by helping 74 year old Ypsilanti residentHabitat for Humanity of Huron Valley works to provide affordable and stable homes to area residents as rent and home ownership costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
Excavation scheduled to begin on Ypsilanti’s Water Street redevelopment area
Read full article: Excavation scheduled to begin on Ypsilanti’s Water Street redevelopment areaFor decades, the 38 acres near Ypsilanti's historic downtown, known as the Water Street Redevelopment Area, have represented hope and disappointment.
How Ypsilanti got its name from a Mediterranean war for independence
Read full article: How Ypsilanti got its name from a Mediterranean war for independenceWhile many of Michigan’s cities, landmarks, counties and streets can be traced back to the Founding Fathers, indigenous names, World War I battles and more; there’s one name that stands out as unique no matter how you square it.
Washtenaw County teachers awarded cash, new car for impact on students
Read full article: Washtenaw County teachers awarded cash, new car for impact on students“This year, we had a record number of nominations in our community, and we have truly picked the best of the best," said Teacher of the Year Committee Chair Dave Norton.
