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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A road through the University of Michigan campus is closed following a pedestrian being hit by a car, with the involved driver cooperating with investigators. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Court records reveal additional details on a tragic incident where two were killed and one injured in a Northfield Township foster family shooting, including the kidnapping and planned sale of a 9-year-old witness. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ella Hayek, an 11-year-old from Ann Arbor, progresses to the next round of the 'Kids Baking Championship', Season 13, after impressing judges with her animal-themed tart. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit accusing Ann Arbor Public Schools and others of enabling abuse against an autistic boy by a bus aide is scheduled for trial in May 2026. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washtenaw County has acquired about 45 acres of land by the Saline River to create a new nature preserve, protecting it from development and planning to open it to the public by Spring 2025. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor agreed to a $50,000 settlement with former City Council member Zachary Ackerman after a job offer misunderstanding related to remote work logistics. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a ban on various rental 'junk fees', capping application fees at $50 and prohibiting other pre-tenancy charges, a move celebrated by renter rights advocates. MLive
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 17-year-old Will Horcoff made his debut with the University of Michigan's hockey team, scoring in his first game, after joining the team mid-season to help with depth due to injuries. MLive
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Experience a captivating candlelight concert showcasing the beloved music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet at the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.
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Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2025
This cross-country ski race event features multiple competitive categories including 15km and 5km races, taking place in Huron Meadows Metropark.
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G. Love and Special Sauce Live in Concert
G. Love and Special Sauce will perform an electrifying concert featuring a mix of blues, hip-hop, and modern pop, accompanied by a special VIP pre-show experience.
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Faceless Concert at The Blind Pig
Faceless will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, providing an evening of music.
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Concert by On Tap in Ann Arbor
On Tap will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.
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Etienne Charles Concert in Ann Arbor
Trinidad-born jazz musician Etienne Charles presents a multimedia performance that explores untold stories through music and sound.
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Heywood Banks Live Performance
Heywood Banks is a unique musician and comedian known for his inventive songs and humorous observations, drawing a diverse audience with his eclectic style.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The event marks the in-store release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for attendance.
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Pete Siers & the Kerrytown Stompers with Special Guest Steve Pistorius
This concert features Pete Siers & The Kerrytown Stompers alongside renowned New Orleans pianist Steve Pistorius, offering a lively performance of early jazz music.
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Concert by Gabriel Kahane and Caroline Shaw in Ann Arbor
Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane present a collaborative performance inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’s 'The Library of Babel,' exploring themes of knowledge and human understanding through contemporary music.
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