Ypsilanti

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 20 through Jan. 23.

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

A woman was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend with a katana-style sword in Ypsilanti Township. The man was left in critical condition and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti.

Police Blotter: Jan. 13 - Jan. 16

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 13 through Jan. 16

21-year-old man fatally shot in local Ypsilanti Township park

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

Saturday night, on Jan. 11, a 21-year-old man was found shot to death in Nancy Park. Medical personnel tried transporting him to the hospital, but he died of wounds. No arrest have been made yet.

Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff early Wednesday about an off-campus robbery that occurred on the night of January 7. The suspect hit the victim with an unknown object and stole cash. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck.

Police Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Dec. 2 through Dec. 7

Suspect in Country Meadows apartment complex faces charges

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

26-year-old Ajay Tremaine Stovall has been arraigned of two charges. Victim’s condition is still unknown.

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Opinion: Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor’s affordable housing policy

By Marcus Lawniczak · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Ann Arbor’s shortage of affordable housing causes real world consequences among citizens, including a lower life expectancy and higher crime rates.

Ypsilanti engineer accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with Iran

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh is being accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with his brother in Iran, who has connections with Iran’s cruise missile research. Hassanzadeh is said to have been a senior hardware engineer and had access to highly sensitive confidential information.

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Ypsilanti

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

Police Blotter: Jan. 13 - Jan. 16

21-year-old man fatally shot in local Ypsilanti Township park

Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

Police Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

Suspect in Country Meadows apartment complex faces charges

Opinion: Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor’s affordable housing policy

Ypsilanti engineer accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with Iran

Local non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, building broken into; safe stolen

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

Police Blotter: Oct. 14 - Oct. 19

City Council approves ordinance that will allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city

Police Blotter: Oct. 7 - Oct. 12

Local non-profit organization, The Cream, offers much to urban communities

Renovation of the Rutherford Pool bathhouse anticipated for 2020

Police Blotter: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

Suspects In Pease A-1 Lot Armed Robbery and Carjacking Incident Arrested