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Ann Arbor
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Chelsea man's cat, Bucky, died after getting caught in a neighbor's steel-jawed leghold trap + the Humane Society of Huron Valley warned residents to use humane wildlife control methods. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Charles Holmes is set to become the next dean of the UM School of Public Health starting July 1, pending Board approval on June 25. He returns to UM with worldwide health experience after earning his MPH in 1995 (May 28 update). MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Michigan collected more than 16 tons of reusable items during spring move-out and graduation, keeping waste from campus events to 217 pounds and redirecting 32,000 pounds of clothes, bedding, and household goods to student programs and local nonprofits in Ann Arbor. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomfield Hills-based developer is reviving the approved 73-home subdivision behind Arborland mall on Ann Arbor’s east side. Utility installation begins in June or July while sales start later this year — the project will feature luxury ranch and colonial homes on 36 acres with a new park. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan high school girls track and field rankings released through May 28 list top finishers in events like the 100 dash and shot put; Ann Arbor Pioneer runner Natasza Dudek ranks high in the 1600 run (and several other events) as athletes from various schools compete across the state. MLive
- ➤ Three Michigan Wolverines players + Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Morez Johnson Jr. will be first-round NBA draft picks on June 23, with multiple outlets rating Mara as the top prospect due to his standout performance in Michigan’s title run. MLive
- ➤ On Friday, May 29, Greenhills defeated Milan 2-0 for its third straight district title and will play in Tuesday's 7 p.m. regional semifinal at Ann Arbor Huron High School as standout midfielder Cate Alumkal scored the decisive goal & helped secure the win. MLive
- ➤ Former Michigan pitcher Cameron Weston made his MLB debut for the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, May 28, pitching a scoreless top of the ninth inning in Toronto, despite his team losing 2-1 to the Blue Jays. He struck out his first batter on three pitches and induced a double play. MLive
- ➤ A final stat leaderboard has been released May 29 showing top Ann Arbor-area softball players in batting, hitting, and pitching as teams head into the district tournament (based on GameChanger data and including schools such as Ann Arbor FGR, Chelsea, Dexter, and Ypsilanti Lincoln). MLive
- ➤ Michigan football added its first linebacker for the 2027 class as Buford (Ga.) three-star player Brayden Watson committed, choosing Michigan over Oregon, USC and Mississippi State and boosting the pledge count to 16. MLive
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River Rescue 2 Training Course
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $150.00 — Expand your river safety skills with immersive training in kayak recovery and swimmer rescues.
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Blind Pig Comedy Night
8 PM — Blind Pig — Tickets starting at $2.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians in a vibrant venue.
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Rachel Baiman & Philip Bowen Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville's Rachel Baiman and Appalachian roots of Philip Bowen in an intimate setting.
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Chris Smither Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience a captivating evening of traditional folk music with Chris Smither's unique guitar sound.
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Jane Siberry Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience the ethereal voice and poetic lyrics of Jane Siberry live in Ann Arbor.
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Family-Friendly Concert by Gratitude Steel Band
2-3 p.m. — Ann Arbor District Library — Free — Enjoy an interactive concert for all ages with vibrant steel pan music.
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Darrell Scott Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience the poignant and surreal storytelling of multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott through his captivating music.
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Jeff Black Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful storytelling of Jeff Black, a master songwriter with a powerful live performance.
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An Evening with Radney Foster
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $46.50 — Experience the storytelling and music of country legend Radney Foster alongside special guest Logan Mac.
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Jason Carter Band Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of bluegrass with Grammy-winning fiddler Jason Carter and his ensemble.
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