Good morning, Ypsilanti.

The case against Eddie Gardner Jr., 38, accused of shooting a man in the chest near Ypsilanti was dismissed—prosecutors declined to pursue one of the cases after a bindover was quashed.

On March 27, top University of Michigan officials emailed that the school would end its DEI programs by closing the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion—staff will shift to strengthen student support like financial aid and mental health services. The university also ended its DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan while updating its online presence to reflect the new direction.

Ypsi's Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt

12-9 p.m. — Downtown Ypsilanti — Buy tickets online — Discover the hidden gems and historical treasures of Ypsilanti through a fun self-guided scavenger hunt.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

7-9 p.m. — Riverside Arts Center — $20 Regular, $18 Students/Seniors — Experience Ariel's enchanting journey in this delightful adaptation of Disney's classic tale.

Independent Film Festival

N/A — Thu, Apr 17 – Sat, Apr 19 — Riverside Arts Center — Free and open to the public — Celebrate local cinema with diverse short films and hands-on workshops.