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Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will perform the classic musical Jekyll and Hyde from Oct.

22 to Oct. 25 at the Arthur Miller Theatre on Murfin Ave. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. for most shows and a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 25.

The Ann Arbor District Library will host A2CAF: Small + Indie Press on Saturday, Oct.

3, featuring award-winning cartoonist Nate Powell, Katie Skelly, and Noah Van Sciver with presentations, demos, and book signings at the Downtown Library. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public.

Trinity Health will lay off 557 workers starting Oct.

25 as it outsources IT services at its Livonia headquarters on Victor Parkway - the permanent cuts affect tech roles while clinical positions remain unchanged.

A recent ranking by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds Michigan universities average a D grade for free speech.

The report highlighted Michigan Tech’s political tolerance while local UM ranked last amid controversies over a professor’s post and a denied festival permit, calling for revised campus policies.

Michigan hunters will start the Liberty Hunt and early antlerless firearm season this weekend, Sept.

12-13. The DNR introduced rule changes for 2026, including digital deer tags and revised license limits — aimed at better deer management and hunter satisfaction.

A WDIV/Detroit News poll found 64.2% of Michigan voters oppose a fifty percent tariff on Canadian goods and 71.5% expect prices to rise.

The survey of 600 likely voters was conducted from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.

Airbnb searches in Ann Arbor climbed over 160% ahead of the Oklahoma game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

12; available listings show steep prices in Kerrytown & Burns Park, and the city is drafting an ordinance for a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses.

Gov. Whitmer and EGLE director Phil Roos said the state will review permits for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel following a recent Supreme Court ruling — the review may delay construction as the governor also urged Enbridge to plan a faster transition away from the aging pipelines.

City Council approved a $438,000 contract with Inner City Contracting LLC to demolish the 88-year-old West Park bandshell in Ann Arbor, with work scheduled to complete within 224 days.

The parks department will redesign the park—potentially replacing the old structure with new plantings.

The Washtenaw County Health Department reported a 12% drop in suicide deaths between 2024 and 2025, with 36 recorded last year.

The report highlights efforts to increase local mental health support during National Suicide Prevention Month.

After a soft Sept. 5 game against Western Michigan, Michigan football leaders held a players-only meeting to refocus the team — they now prepare to face Oklahoma this Saturday at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan's 13-12 win over Western Michigan did little to buoy the Wolverines as their sluggish offense caused a drop in the Big Ten power rankings — they will face No. 10 Oklahoma at noon Saturday, setting the stage for further tests.

Local high school football power rankings update shows Saline (2-0) leading after strong wins in Week 2 and sets Chelsea and Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard as top contenders ahead of Week 3.

The rankings highlight a competitive season with most teams keeping undefeated records.