Good morning, Ypsilanti.

At 5:24 a.m. on April 30, local firefighters responded to a house fire on the 1400 block of Evelyn Avenue—displacing four people and causing about $125,000 in damage while all residents evacuated safely.

Accused killer Luke Edwards testified on Friday that two men—who had been blackmailing his wife into paying $50,000—attacked her when she refused further payments and forced him to write a note reading 'father forgive me ok' found on her body.

On May 1 at 10:51 a.m., Pittsfield Township police responded to an incident on Ellsworth Road when a resident faced a mental health crisis—officials confirmed the case had no tie to immigration enforcement.

Federal ICE agents appeared briefly at the Ypsilanti courthouse earlier that morning, and local officers were not involved in those actions.

Desiraé Simmons & Amber Fellows will host Ward 3’s Neighborhood Forum and quarterly update on May 8th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ypsilanti Freight House where community members of all ages can learn about recent city work and the budgeting process.

Federal agents with ICE notified Washtenaw County dispatch before arresting a suspect outside the 14A-2 District Court at 415 W.

Michigan Ave. on May 1—while Sheriff Alyshia Dyer said the sheriff’s office received only partial information and did not expect courthouse involvement.

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.

Blue Hues Big Band & Depot Town Big Band Concert

5-7:30 p.m. — Ypsilanti Performance Space — Check website for ticket pricing — Experience the vibrant sounds of two incredible big bands in an unforgettable evening of music.

Black Birders Week Extravaganza

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Erickson Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate Black Birders Week with activities involving the local birding community in outdoor fun.