Good morning, Ypsilanti.

The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show will feature an F-4 Phantom II supersonic jet at Ypsilanti from July 17-19 (its first North American demonstration in seven years) along with performances by the RAF Red Arrows and the only flying U.S. Navy P4Y-2G Privateer, with tickets on sale.

Ypsi Fine Arts Club will meet Wednesday, July 15 at Riverside Arts Center’s North Gallery (76 N.

Huron St.) for an art event featuring a raffle of Dylan Kite’s limited edition linocut print; tickets cost $5 each or $20 for five, and artists may present two works briefly.

High school students will explore aviation careers at a free Aerospace Day event on Friday, Aug.

7 at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Aviation (located at Willow Run Airport) near Ypsilanti. STEM Flights and industry partners will host facility tours and offer a complimentary flight for select students.

Ypsilanti has started its first comprehensive tree inventory in 15 years, examining about 6,000 trees in parks, public spaces and roadways to guide an urban forestry plan — using $143,000 in state grant funds and advanced mapping tools.

Saline Township postponed its vote on Oracle America's request for a 50% tax abatement for a new data center project.

The board will reconvene on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and the development is expected to generate nearly $150M in annual tax revenue + create thousands of union jobs.

Registered nurses reached a tentative contract agreement yesterday with the University of Michigan after nine months of negotiations; the deal includes wage increases, improved staffing ratios and stronger workplace protections, and members (7,500 total) will soon vote on ratification.

Quinn Costello, a McDonald’s All-American freshman forward, confirmed on social media his commitment to Michigan basketball under interim coach Mike Boynton Jr, completing the Wolverines’ six-player recruiting class.

He is expected to take on a key role this season.

Michigan is boosting its 2027 recruiting as four-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo will announce his decision Saturday (he is choosing between offers from Michigan, Utah and Washington), which could strengthen the Wolverines’ lineup.