Good morning, Ypsilanti.

Ann Arbor and Troy have been named among the 100 best places to live in the U.S. by Livability.com — Ann Arbor was praised for its strong education and amenities while Troy earned recognition for its safety, health services and low home values under $500,000.

Banelly Benitez Cruz, 28, pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact to a felony for her role in a fatal shooting outside a Ypsilanti parking lot last year — she will be sentenced on June 12 under a Cobbs agreement while her co-defendant, Lynell Rayshawn Pickett Jr., 20, faces multiple charges.

On April 21, Superior Township passed an ordinance by a 5-1 vote to limit water and sewer service expansion—this decision aims to slow new development while allowing exceptions for existing homes facing service issues.

Michigan voters will head to the polls on May 6 to cast ballots in local races that include many school district millage renewals, and early voting will last for several days.

Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. — a sign of Michigan's expanded voting options.

University of Michigan Health broke the state’s record for liver transplants in 2024 by completing 131 surgeries for adult and pediatric patients—surpassing Henry Ford Health’s 125 transplants the previous year.

The center also opened a liver transplant evaluation clinic in Grand Rapids on March 21 to improve access for patients.

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello

2-5 p.m. — George Gervin GameAbove Center — $27-$67 — Sing, dance, and play along with Elmo and friends in a fun-filled celebration on Sesame Street.

Jake Russell Live AF!

7:30-9 p.m. — Ypsi Alehouse — Ticketed event — Experience a unique live performance at an award-winning microbrew pub in Ypsilanti.