Memorial Day

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.

This Memorial Day, AAA is projecting a nearly 7% increase in Michigan travel. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

For some, Memorial Day is a day away from work in which, maybe a little time is spent reflecting upon those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. For family, friends and fellow soldiers, it is much more. On a Memorial Day edition of "Washtenaw United," WEMU’s David Fair explored the very personal nature of honoring the fallen with a man who has lived it. Today, Derrick Miller helps Washtenaw County through his work as executive director of the Ann Arbor-based non-profit, Community Action Network. He is also a former Marine who brutally lost some of his fellow soldiers in Iraq. Yet, he recently jumped back into the war-torn fray and traveled to Ukraine to help with its refugee crisis. We pay tribute to his story on this Memorial Day.

COVID-19 will impact how veterans will be honored this year on Memorial Day in Washtenaw County. Memorial Day parades in cities like Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti,…

President Trump visited the Ford Rawsonville automotive plant in Ypsilanti Thursday but failed to follow safety protocols. The latest federal coronavirus…