Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
Police responded to a stand-off in Northfield Township on Tuesday, June 3 at 4:35 a.m. near Seven Mile Road and Nollar Road and the bomb squad arrived at 9 a.m.—officials reported that a barricaded suspect was armed and an injured person was taken from a nearby gas station in stable condition.
Ann Arbor fire crews responded at 11:04 a.m. on June 3 to a suspicious fire at Victory Inn and Suites on Washtenaw Ave which reached the third floor and was under control by 11:30 a.m.—officials suspect the fire was started intentionally at a hotel already ordered for demolition due to health violations.
FBI charged a Chinese scholar at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend with smuggling a pathogen that can cause severe crop disease—Liu admitted to smuggling it on July 27 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport while Jian said she did not know about the plan.
Ann Arbor City Council voted 9-0 on June 2 to rezone the 1.21-acre downtown library site for high-rise development — a move that will allow a new mixed-use library with housing above — while voters will decide in August whether to include the adjacent Library Lane property.
Library officials said they will plan spaces for growing public use and discuss the parking garage once its debt is paid off.
Ann Arbor public works staff told the Planning Commission on June 3 that if the new land-use plan moves forward the city’s water and sewer systems could reach their limits — requiring costly upgrades to support future growth, as current facilities are near capacity.
Ann Arbor City Council voted 9-0 to require a sobriety test for Spin scooter and e-bike riders before late-night trips, a rule enforced through the mobile app.
The new contract with Pheenix USH LLC runs from July 1 to June 30 and includes rider education events and quarterly injury reports—steps designed to boost public safety.
Ann Arbor City Council approved a deal with Landmark Properties on June 2 for 19 affordable apartments at the nearly complete Legacy high-rise behind the Michigan Theater, with rents ranging from $1,275 to $1,701 — 13 units serve households earning up to 80% of the median income and 6 units serve those up to 60%, and they will remain affordable for 99 years and be available in August.
A team of student-athletes from Washtenaw Technical Middle College in Ann Arbor have developed an app to help injured athletes rate pain and communicate with coaches and medical staff — the tool lets them select pain areas and discomfort levels — they are now headed to Georgia for a national competition as the first Michigan students to reach the top 10.
Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Robotics Building — Registration required — Explore the creativity hub of North Campus with a guided walking tour of Michigan Engineering facilities.
Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Experience an engaging walking tour showcasing the creative hub of North Campus and its impressive engineering facilities.
I'm With Her Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Michigan Theater — Tickets from $62 — Catch the captivating harmonies of I'm With Her live in Ann Arbor.
Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the creative hub of Michigan Engineering on a guided walking tour.
Fantastic Cat Live Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the collective magic of critically acclaimed artists with a velvet-clad rock and roll performance.
U-M Adaptive Sports: Wheelchair Tennis
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Varsity Tennis Center — Free entry — Engage in wheelchair tennis while promoting inclusivity and community wellness.
Kathleen Edwards Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of Kathleen Edwards, a luminary in North American roots music.
A2 Roller Derby Home Game vs Windsor
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Buhr Park Ice Arena — $18 entry, kids free — Experience thrilling roller derby action with local favorites A2 Roller Derby.
Bakin' with Bacon
8 a.m. — Zingerman's Bakehouse — $135 — Explore the delicious world of bacon-infused baked goods for a tasty morning class.
Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
2-3:30 p.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the creative hub of Michigan Engineering with a walking tour of North Campus.
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