Ypsilanti
LATEST NEWS
Motorcyclist dies in crash after hitting traffic sign
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after he went off the road and struck a traffic sign, Oakland County sheriff’s deputies said. The crash happened around 2:42 a.m. Sunday, July 21, near Woodward Avenue and Osman Street. Police said a 39-year-old Waterford Township...
Spud-tacular: Monroe News staff agrees with Monroe County's best fries
MONROE — Friday was "Fry Day" at The Monroe News and our readers were right, Smokehouse 734’s fries are spud-tacular. In honor of National French Fry Day on July 12, we asked our Facebook community who makes the best french fries in Monroe County. After collecting nominations and posting a list, people voted for their favorite.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
Monroe swimming coach Erin Dowen leads two teams to success
YPSILANTI – It was a busy week for Erin Dowen. The daughter of former Monroe High coach Ron Evans who was a standout in the pool for the Trojans during her high school career has been working hard to rebuild the school’s swimming program since taking over as varsity coach two years ago. She...
Should Brighton scale back housing density 'uptown'? Some on council think so
BRIGHTON — Housing density in "uptown" Brighton is back up for discussion. Some city councilmembers want to see it dialed back to fewer stories with larger setbacks from existing homes. Historically, Brighton is a downtown defined by single-family homes. Several years ago, city officials created a new zoning district...
Budgeting for back-to-school supplies in Monroe. Where's the best place to shop?
MONROE — It’s never too soon to start thinking about back-to-school supplies. Several school districts are beginning to post lists with specific items online. The National Retail Federation (NRF) says more than 55% of back-to-school and college shoppers have begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year. ...
Bella Juozapaitis named Tecumseh's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
TECUMSEH — Tecumseh softball isn't a program used to having losing seasons. But when the 2024 senior class were freshmen, they had to go through some growing pains. There was no 2020 season due to the pandemic and with a handful of strong freshmen, they made up the bulk of the lineup while the others didn't have a ton of experience. ...
It’s time to ‘Sale-ebrate’ in Grosse Pointe
GROSSE POINTE — The Village Streetside Sale-ebration is moving to a Saturday and Sunday event this year in response to community feedback. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. Besides the sales, more than a dozen local...
Train and REO Speedwagon full of surprises at Pine Knob concert
CLARKSTON, MI - It was a night filled with a lot of music and a number of surprises with Train and REO Speedwagon. The tour rolled through Pine Knob on Sunday, July 21 with the music getting started at 6:30 p.m. with Yacht Rock Revue. If you purchase a product...
Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams
The Detroit Tigers are at least listening to potential Tarik Skubal trade offers, and two teams appear to be emerging as the most interested suitors. The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers have both had talks with the Tigers regarding Skubal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale cautions that a Skubal trade is... The post Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nation's top point guard, Darius Acuff, set to announce Friday on the 247Sports Channel
Darius Acuff, the top-ranked point guard and No. 4 overall prospect in the rising senior class of 2025, will announce his college commitment on Friday at 5 pm ET, live on the 247Sports Channel. The announcement will air live from the ACC Youth Center in Highland Park, Michigan. Acuff is...
Former No. 1 Overall Pick Spencer Torkelson’s New Look Is Turning Heads
The Detroit Tigers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the calendar flipped to July. Winners of 12 of their last 16 games, the Tigers are slowly making up ground in the surprisingly competitive AL Central - and they've done so without the help of former No. 1 prospect, ...
What's the move? July 22-28
Check out these events happening on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus this week. Head to the dance studio of Riverside Arts Center for a session of Zumba, led by instructors Kadesha and Teri. The weekly class occurs on Mondays from 6-6:55 p.m., and the first class attended is free of charge. Following the first class, each class costs $10 with a student ID or $15 without. Pass options are also available, which allow for the payment of multiple classes at once.
Michigan Wolverines news: Big Ten Media days lineup, guarding against a flip, more
Michigan football will start fall camp for the 2024 season in less than 10 days and this week, the Michigan Wolverines will be back in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days. Some people feel that media days are the unofficial start of the college football season. The Big Ten is the last major conference to hold its media days and for Michigan football, it will be the first time with Sherrone Moore as the head coach.
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
UMich Regents dismiss Nursing professor Robert Stephenson, amend non-academic student misconduct statement
The University Insider is The Daily’s first faculty and staff-oriented newsletter. This weekly newsletter will give U-M faculty and staff the ability to see the most important issues on campus and in Ann Arbor — particularly those related to administrative decisions — from the perspective of an independent news organization. It will also provide a better understanding of student perspectives.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.