City of Ypsilanti

The Ypsilanti City Council for the first time held a type of hearing Tuesday night they hope never have to participate in again. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, it was over the termination of a well-known employee.

The Ypsilanti City Council has voted to establish a new ad-hoc tenants’ rights committee to address housing instability and other matters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is looking to give a boost to stargazing while aiding wildlife. The City Council tonight will take a first look at a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against the two employees of The Beer Cooler in Ypsilanti over an alleged assault of a woman caught on video. The incident has brought forth some deeper problems facing the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti residents will be receiving new trash cans from the city in an effort to standardize trash collection. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Changes are coming to the fire code in Ypsilanti. The current code hasn’t been modified since the 2018 edition. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti officials have been having a difficult time finding green solutions to removing invasive plants from their city parks. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti’s Water Street Redevelopment project is moving forward. As Kevin Meerschaert reports, the excavation work on contaminated soil could begin as early as this week.

Ypsilanti officials are seeking local opinions on the city’s parks, recreation and public art initiatives. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ypsilanti is working with several community stakeholders to install fiber optic cables throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.