Memorial Day

A portion of I-94 in Scio Township was closed for a few hours on Memorial Day after a woman jumped from an overpass. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti veterans, their families, and friends gather each Memorial Day to honor local men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

With Memorial Day weekend kicking off summer travel, the local forecast for travel remains strong in the face of higher costs and gas prices. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The 2026 Cinetopia Film Festival is now in the books! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the festival's highlights with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink. They also chat about the new films landing on the silver screen this weekend and Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

Ypsilanti is holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning from 9 to 11 AM — a solemn procession organized by the local post of the American Legion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Those who served in the Vietnam War commemorate and remember their brothers in arms who have departed today here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Commission and the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County are restoring Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

As we mark Memorial Day, and all of the men and women lost in service to our country, we also want take note of the veterans who have returned home to our community. Many need medical, physical and emotional help and support. That’s where Fisher House in Ann Arbor comes in. It provided free lodging and support services to veterans and their families. Find out more in this conversation WEMU's David Fair had with Fisher House Michigan executive director, Kate Melcher.

Many events are held on Memorial Day, such as Ypsilanti's parade, but there may be ways to honor service members past the holiday. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

If you’re out on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, chances are you’re going to see more state police troopers starting today. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.