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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Tickets for Melanie Martinez's tour will go on sale tomorrow at 12 p.m. on Ticketmaster — the Detroit show is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Little Caesars Arena.  MLive

HEALTH NEWS

  • Michigan tick season is underway as Lyme disease cases nearly quadrupled since 2022 with more than 2,000 reported, and health experts advise Ypsilanti residents to check themselves and their pets for deer ticks (small and brown with white specks) to catch early symptoms like fever, headache, and fatigue.  FOX 2

SPORTS NEWS

  • Michigan football faces a low-key NFL Draft as analysts note a lack of top talent and that the Wolverines will forgo a first-round pick; eight players including defensive end Derrick Moore (a key prospect) are projected to be selected during the upcoming draft weekend in Pittsburgh.  MLive
  • The Michigan high school lacrosse season is underway with over 220 boys and girls teams competing for a state tournament spot. State finals will be held in June at Parker Stadium in Howell, and hundreds of games will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Confessionals: Local Songwriter Showcase

    7-9 p.m. — The Ypsilanti Performance Space — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of homegrown talent featuring open mic and local artists.

    Sat, 5/16/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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