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From The Eastern Echo, The Detroit News and 11 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Eastern Echo29 minutes ago
4 candidates elected to Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees, on The Eastern EchoThe Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees has been elected and reelected to their seats.
The Detroit News1 hour ago
Proposal E to create Ann Arbor public power company narrowly fails, on The Detroit NewsAn effort to break Ann Arbor's utilities away from DTE faced opposition from city council, which raised concerns about the ballot language.
mlive3 hours ago
Savit plans to finish out year in office, despite AG win, on mliveWashtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit plans to finish out the year in his current role, despite clinching the attorney general seat on Tuesday.
mlive3 hours ago
Public power proposal narrowly defeated in Ann Arbor, but group not giving up the fight, on mliveVoters narrowly rejected the public power ballot proposal in Ann Arbor in the Nov. 3 election, results released early Wednesday morning show.
mlive3 hours ago
After best season in program history, Michigan basketball shoots for more, on mliveKim Barnes Arico and Michigan are eager to take the next step after an Elite Eight run last season
The Sun Times News3 hours ago
McVey Unseats Marl as Local Voters Choose City and Township Leaders, on The Sun Times NewsSaline voters elected a new mayor after nearly 14 years under Brian Marl, while Dexter chose four City Council members and Lodi Township selected a new supervisor in the Nov. 3 election. Michael McVey’s victory over Marl was among several local leadership changes, including a Dexter City Council race decided by just 58 votes. McVey … Read more
Detroit Free Press4 hours ago
Young voters flood U-M election hub, shattering Election Day record, on Detroit Free PressAnalysts are watching to see if a surge in youth voting can shape Michigan’s closely contested U.S. Senate race.
WILX4 hours ago
Eli Savit elected Michigan’s next attorney general, AP projects, on WILXWashtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is set to become Michigan’s next attorney general.
Cars 1084 hours ago
Michigan State vs. Michigan 2026: Kickoff, Streaming and Rivalry History, on Cars 108Michigan State and Michigan meet Saturday night in Ann Arbor with Paul Bunyan on the line. The game streams exclusively on Peacock.
The Sun Times News4 hours ago
Close School Board Race, Fire Funding Decisions Highlight Local Election, on The Sun Times NewsWEMU4 hours ago
Issues of the Environment: Ann Arbor students lead Michigan's Youth Environmental Press Team, on WEMUThe Youth Environmental Press Team supports aspiring young journalists who write about the climate crisis and other environmental issues. The team is spread across several schools across America, including a new chapter here in Michigan. Ann Arbor Community High students Anna Birchok and Zia Walker co-lead the new chapter. They joined Rebekah Warren to discuss their work and how it may lead to a promising journalism career for themselves and other students.
WEMU4 hours ago
#OTGYpsi: Growing Hope's many accomplishments in 2026, on WEMUIt’s been a busy and productive year for the Ypsilanti-based food justice nonprofit Growing Hope. It has expanded existing programs, updated its farm, renovated its incubator kitchen and received several awards. On top of all these changes, the organization has also found time to focus on advocacy work. Lee Van Roth talked more about these many achievements with Growing Hope's Executive Director, Julius Buzzard.
The Michigan Daily6 hours ago
Tracy Van den Bergh and Patrick Conlin win reelection to 22nd Circuit Court, on The Michigan DailyIncumbent Judges Tracy Van den Bergh and Patrick J. Conlin Jr. won reelection to the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County Nov. 3.
The Michigan Daily6 hours ago
Erane Washington reelected to 14B District Court judgeship, on The Michigan DailyIncumbent Judge Erane Washington won reelection to the Michigan 14B District Court after running unopposed.
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Hogan, Mohammad, Smith, Puno elected to full term on AAPS School Board, on The Michigan DailyBecca Hogan, Rima Mohammad, Brandon Smith and Aaron J. Puno ran together as the Together Forward coalition.
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Jennifer Lawrence elected to Washtenaw County Probate Court, on The Michigan DailyAttorney Jennifer Lawrence was elected to the Washtenaw County Probate Court Nov. 3, defeating opponent Alethia Battles, an attorney and clinical social worker, securing a six-year term as a judge.
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
David DeVarti, Christina Fleming and Ruth Hatcher reelected to Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees, on The Michigan DailyIncumbents David DeVarti, Christina Fleming and Ruth Hatcher won reelection to the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees Nov. 3, earning themselves a third term each and beating out newcomer challenger Daniel Katanski.
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Haynes, Goldberg and Kulkarni elected to AADL Board of Trustees, on The Michigan DailyCassie Haynes, Rachel Goldberg and Gaurav Kulkarni have won seats on the Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees. The three ran on a joint platform, defeating Zach Buck, an independent fourth candidate. As of 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 4, Haynes has secured 31.01% of the vote, Goldberg has secured 31.73% and Kulkarni has secured
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
John Benson elected to partial term on AAPS School Board in special election, on The Michigan DailyJohn Benson won a partial-term seat on the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education in a special election, securing a two-year position as trustee. As of 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 4, Benson has received 36,076 votes, or 63.32% of the vote, with 100% of precincts reporting. The board, made up of seven trustees who
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Tamara Garwood reelected to District Court 15, on The Michigan DailyJudge Tamara Garwood was reelected to the 15th Judicial District Court Nov. 3. Garwood, who ran unopposed, received 33054 votes, or 99.28%, with 100% according to unofficial results provided by Washtenaw County. Garwood earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Ann Arbor City Council to welcome newcomers Bartholomew, Aldrich and Sova, on The Michigan DailyWith 100% of precincts reporting across all five wards as of 2:56 a.m. on Nov. 4, Washtenaw County’s unofficial results show that three new faces will be joining the Ann Arbor City Council following Tuesday’s general election. The 10-member council has one seat up for grabs every two years in each of Ann Arbor’s five
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Anna Frushour wins reelection to District Court 14A judgeship, on The Michigan DailyIncumbent Anna Frushour won reelection to District Court 14A in Washtenaw County Nov. 3, securing a second six-year term on the bench. According to unofficial results provided by Washtenaw County, Frushour has received 59440 votes, or 99.19% of the vote, with 100% of precincts reporting. District Court 14A is a Michigan state district court serving
9and10News.com7 hours ago
Eli Savit wins Michigan attorney general race, on 9and10News.comAlso reported byWJRT ABC12
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Ann Arbor residents pass Proposals A-D, on The Michigan DailyAs of 2:29 a.m. on Nov. 4, Ann Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Proposal A: Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement — Passed Proposal A was approved with 68.7% of votes in favor and
The Michigan Daily7 hours ago
Ann Arbor voters reject Prop E, DTE to remain city’s energy provider, on The Michigan DailyProposal E has failed, according to unofficial results provided by Washtenaw County. The Ann Arbor ballot measure would have authorized the creation of an elected utility board to lead a transition replacing DTE Energy’s electrical utility with a city-run power grid. According to the county’s data, 48.17% voted for the proposal, while 51.83% voted against
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Upper Michigan's Source8 hours ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Abdul El-Sayed is the projected winner of the Michigan US Senate race, on Upper Michigan's SourceAbdul El-Sayed is projected to win the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.
The Michigan Daily8 hours ago
Students wait in long lines at UMMA to cast ballots as election day draws to a close, on The Michigan DailyLines stretched through the University of Michigan Museum of Art as students waited to vote in the last remaining hours of Election Day.
The Eastern Echo8 hours ago
Jocelyn Benson expected to win Michigan gubernatorial race, on The Eastern EchoJoycelyn won the race for Michigan governor.
The Eastern Echo8 hours ago
Joycelyn Benson expected to win Michigan gubernatorial race, on The Eastern EchoJoycelyn won the race for Michigan governor.
The Michigan Daily9 hours ago
Michigan checking October off nearly perfect, on The Michigan DailyMichigan finished out October with the goal to not simply beat each opponent but also hone in on every area of the game.
mlive9 hours ago
4 Ann Arbor area Michigan House races called, more still pending, on mliveThe results are in for multiple Michigan State Legislature seats involving Washtenaw County. Several seats are still pending.
mlive9 hours ago
Incumbent, new faces take early leads in race Ann Arbor school board, on mliveVoters in the Ann Arbor School District have filled four full-term seats and one partial term seat on the school board.
The Eastern Echo9 hours ago
Nov. 3 Election Night Watch Parties Across Ypsilanti, on The Eastern EchoVoters and residents tuned in all across Ypsilanti as votes were counted and results were announced throughout the night following election day on Nov. 3, 2026. (Gallery by Maddy Makin, Lee Hammock, Kaleb Stanley, and Courtney Prielipp)
mlive10 hours ago
‘DTE is on notice,’ Ann Arbor for Public Power leader says on Election Night, on mliveA2P2 Executive Director Brian Geiringer addressed supporters gathered at Uplift in downtown Ann Arbor.
The Michigan Daily10 hours ago
Do I always have to Go Blue?, on The Michigan DailyBut culture can also be overbearing and somewhat dictatorial of how we spend our time and what we choose to worry about. For most of my college experience, I’ve been the one forcing myself to go out when I really didn’t feel like it or automatically admiring the person wearing themselves out in 12 different clubs, a paid campus job and recruitment for investment banking. Immersing myself in these aspects of Michigan culture didn’t get me far and gave me a lot less time to figure out what it was I actually did enjoy.
The Eastern Echo10 hours ago
EMU students gather for Eastern Votes election night watch party, on The Eastern EchoOn Nov. 3, at Eastern Michigan University, students gathered in the Student Center for games, laughs and an Eastern Votes election night watch party amid the midterm election.
The Michigan Daily10 hours ago
Been there, bought that, on The Michigan DailyThrifting has taught me more about my personal style than any other shopping environment. I've learned that I prefer worn-in fabrics to anything too polished, that I'm drawn to deep, muted earth tones, and that color, fabric or fit alone isn't enough to make me love a garment. The clothes I reach for most often are usually the ones I can throw on without much thought and still feel put together.
The Eastern Echo10 hours ago
Ypsilanti voters approve police budget proposal, on The Eastern EchoDuring the election Nov. 3, 2026, Ypsilanti voters have approved Proposal B: Police Budget, created by the Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group.
The Michigan Daily11 hours ago
Michigan approves Proposal 2, citizen-lead effort to limit corporate influence in politics, on The Michigan Daily
In brief
The short notes of Daily Ann Arbor’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
ElectionAnn Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office as of 2:29 a.m.
Ann Arbor voters approved city ballot proposals A, B, C and D, according to unofficial results from the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office as of 2:29 a.m. Wednesday. Proposal A, the street, bridge and sidewalk repair tax, passed with 68.7% in favor and renews the 2.125-mill rate until 2032.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Michigan Daily
Library boardThree of the seven seats on the Ann Arbor District Library's governing board were up for grabs.
Three of the seven seats on the Ann Arbor District Library's governing board were up for grabs. mlive has posted the vote results.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: mlive
Carbon offsetsIf you have views on carbon offsets, the city has launched a survey and wants answers by Nov.
If you have views on carbon offsets, the city has launched a survey and wants answers by Nov. 20. The Office of Sustainability and Innovations asks you to weigh in on nine carbon offset projects from around the world, and OSI Director Missy Stults says it's to get an idea of what Ann Arbor residents prefer.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WEMU
New digsShawarma Shop & Bakery has opened in a 2,200-square-foot space at 777 E.
Shawarma Shop & Bakery has opened in a 2,200-square-foot space at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway Suite 110, up from 1,300 square feet at its former home. The family-run Lebanese restaurant, owned by Bilal and Jenny Choukeir, stays in the Southside neighborhood where it built its following.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: mlive, Metro Times
PioneerAnn Arbor Pioneer and Northville are two of the favorites to win the Division 1 girls cross country title at the state finals.
Ann Arbor Pioneer and Northville are two of the favorites to win the Division 1 girls cross country title at the state finals. Pioneer field hockey player Gabby Haudan is one of four nominees for the Detroit Free Press Girls Athlete of the Week, and voting closes at noon Fri., Nov. 6.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press
City laborThe city of Ann Arbor and AFSCME Local 369 have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year labor contract.
The city of Ann Arbor and AFSCME Local 369 have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year labor contract. It follows several months of negotiation, mediation and union demonstrations at city hall.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: mlive
Small businessAnn Arbor officials are planning to put greater emphasis on small business development as a strategic economic development priority.
Ann Arbor officials are planning to put greater emphasis on small business development as a strategic economic development priority. They cite rising rents and displacement.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: mlive
Election DayVoting today? Nearly 40,000 ballots were already cast in Ann Arbor before Election Day.
Voting today? Nearly 40,000 ballots were already cast in Ann Arbor before Election Day. The University of Michigan Museum of Art was the city's busiest early voting site. ClickOnDetroit has a results page for Washtenaw County.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: mlive, ClickOnDetroit
Gas pricesAnn Arbor has the priciest gas in Michigan this week at an average $4.59.
Ann Arbor has the priciest gas in Michigan this week at an average $4.59. The statewide average for regular is $4.55, down 28 cents in a week, according to AAA. That's still $1.57 more than a year ago. A 15-gallon tank runs about $68.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: ClickOnDetroit, CBS Detroit, WTVB