Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
Good morning, Ypsilanti.
📰 Economy
DTE Energy announced it will pause further rate hikes until 2028, banking on revenue from two data centers if the first is online by the end of 2027 — it will file a $474.3 million rate increase request next week to fund grid improvements.
🎓 Education
Three University of Michigan professors were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining the 2026 honorees for their work in computer science, history & political science.
Their induction ceremonies will take place in October in Cambridge, MA.
🏥 Health
Today, residents in Ypsilanti can safely dispose of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — an event hosted by the DEA and local law enforcement.
The program aims to reduce drug misuse.
🏈 Sports
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau surprised fans by entering the NBA draft Friday while keeping his college eligibility—players have until May 27 to decide and he averaged 10.5 points and 5.9 assists last season for the Wolverines.
Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham was selected by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday in the NFL Draft third round, making him the third Michigan player picked on Day 2.
Barham (6'3½) posted four sacks and a forced fumble at Michigan.
Michigan junior center Aday Mara declared for the NBA draft Friday after a season where he led Michigan in blocks and played all 40 games while seeking more minutes than at UCLA — he retains the option to keep his college eligibility until May 27.
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