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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Ypsilanti. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Ypsilanti is asking residents and bike advocates to complete a survey as it seeks to renew its Bicycle Friendly Community status—recent efforts include developing downtown bike lanes and improving crossings over I-94. Submitted responses will help guide future biking projects. City of Ypsilanti
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 53-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot nearly a week ago in the 1300 block of Russell Street near Ypsilanti Township — a fatal shooting on July 23 left another man dead, and officers have not been able to speak with him due to his condition — Cmdr. Eugene Rush said. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will raise fees for modern and semi-modern state park campsites and overnight lodging effective Aug. 1—modern campsites will cost $4–$10 more per night and deluxe lodging will be $160, while rustic sites remain unchanged. The move will help pay for better customer service, cleaner parks and improved amenities. FOX 2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Darryl Cuttell, owner of the International Hot Rod Association, purchased the dragway in Milan and renamed it Darana Dragway—a change that marked a new era for the track which has hosted grassroots and national races since 1963 and saw the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series run until July 26. FOX 2
TRAVEL NEWS
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