Thursday, May 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State police say that speeding, distracted driving, and following too closely (the dangerous mix) have caused 314 deaths and over 1,500 injuries so far, and they expect the numbers will rise as the 100 deadliest days on the road continue until Labor Day. FOX 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ypsilanti Police are investigating a series of break-ins downtown after a man broke into three businesses on May 22 between midnight and 7 a.m. — he entered Café Liv through a window and took a cash register, and a break-in on May 5 is also under review as the suspect remains unidentified, officials said. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Township officials had planned to buy a new building at 50 S. Fletcher Road, but seller Jeff VanRiper ended talks on May 12 when the appraisal was too low—forcing the board to stop spending funds on that option. This leaves the township with tough choices about updating its 143-year-old hall that has sparked debate for years. MLive
TRAVEL NEWS
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Elephant Den Live Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ziggy's — Tickets required — Experience a wild night of music featuring Elephant Den with special guests Andrew Wooten and Sock Jock.
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Sweet Dreams Art Night
7-9 p.m. — Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour — Check the website for pricing — Create a masterpiece in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with friends.
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