Ypsilanti jazz concert series fundraiser is May 25

The John E Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series kicks off this summer in Ypsilanti. This Friday is a fundraiser to support the free festival.

Evenstar’s Chalice announces closure of downtown Ypsilanti store

After seven years in downtown Ypsilanti, metaphysical store Evenstar’s Chalice is closing. However, business will continue online.

Motor City Furry Convention reopens after bomb threat

This was the second year in a row a threat was lobbied against the convention, causing the host hotel to be searched before the convention was allowed to continue.

Road rage leads to shooting of woman in parking lot of Ypsilanti Meijer

The shooting appears to have stemmed from a road rage incident, according to police. This victim is in stable condition at a local hospital.

Washtenaw County Sheriff investigating 22-year-old's murder in Ypsilanti

A 911 caller told police that someone had been shot in their car in the parking lot of an apartment in Ypsilanti late Tuesday night.

Eastern Michigan student food pantry needs donations as demand surges

"We have gone from seeing 55 shoppers a day during the summer on average to now seeing about 90 shoppers plus per day," said Cartwright, Swoop's Food Pantry.

Ypsilanti man accidently shot in face with ghost gun sues manufacturer and former friend

On April 9, 2021, the teen named in the Michigan lawsuit allegedly purchased ghost gun build and completion kits online for $464.97 and had them shipped to his home in Ypsilanti.

Deja Vu Showgirls in Ypsilanti reopening nearly 4 years after fire

Deja Vu in Ypsilanti is reopening nearly four years after a fire damaged the building while it was closed during the Covid pandemic.

Ex-hoops standout turned fashion design star Desyree Nicole to visit alma mater EMU

Eastern Michigan is kicking off its National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a special guest who's been featured on Netflix and who has designed clothes for NFL and NBA players.

Coffee shop opening in Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House space

Two years after Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House's sudden closure, Ann Arbor's Vertex Coffee Roasters is planning to open a new location in the space.

EMU names court after former coach Ben Braun

The court inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center was officially renamed “Ben Braun Court."

Hundreds of high school girls carve career paths at EMU STEM event

For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.

Feedback sought on proposed Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti bus changes

Public transit changes are coming to TheRide service in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Ypsilanti Township, and public input is needed ahead of the implementation.

Ypsilanti man found guilty of 2015 rape of incapacitated woman

The reopening of a cold case rape by the Washtenaw County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative led to a conviction against an Ypsilanti man.

Unicorn Feed & Supply closing Ypsilanti storefront

Ypsilanti's bright and colorful Unicorn Feed & Supply is shutting its storefront and moving entirely online.

Ypsilanti's Go! Ice Cream closing after 10 years

Go! Ice Cream in Ypsilanti is closing indefinitely this month, the shop's owner announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday.