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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Firehouse Museum in Ypsilanti will host a wine festival on Saturday, June 27, featuring tastings from 14 Michigan wineries, local distillers, and a craft brewery. Each ticket costs $22.94 and includes a souvenir glass (granting access to three museum floors, live music, and small bites). MLive
- ➤ Three veteran blues guitarists will perform live at The Ark (316 S. Main St.) in Ann Arbor on Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. as part of their Midwest tour, which features solo acts, collaborative numbers, and storytelling from decades of musical expertise. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EPA officials met with local leaders and environmental activists at Washtenaw Community College on April 7 to discuss next steps for cleaning up the Gelman dioxane plume, now a federal Superfund site. The agency will review data and plan further actions to protect the Huron River from contamination. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Henry Ford Health has launched the Healthy Heart Project which provides free heart screenings at nine local centers during April. Dr. Shukri David explains that quick tests can detect hidden heart issues (like high blood pressure and diabetes). FOX 2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan hockey, seeded No. 1, is set to face Denver today in the Frozen Four after a 4-3 win against Minnesota Duluth. Coach Brandon Naurato and his team, featuring a revamped roster, aim to end nearly 30 years without a national title. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor-area players are set to shine this spring season — 25 top softball athletes were identified by local coaches and sports media based on last year's strong performances. Fans can follow their progress as these top players, including talents from Chelsea, Ypsilanti, and Milan, gear up for the upcoming season. MLive
- ➤ Michigan head coach Dusty May confirmed he is staying after signing a contract extension through the 2029-30 season (calming fans’ concerns from the tournament) as the Wolverines push further into national contention. MLive
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The Spinning Dot Theatre Playwriting Workshop Performance
2-3 p.m. — Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road — Free entry — Experience the creative culmination of local playwrights and workshop participants showcasing new voices in theater.
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