Ypsilanti Township

2025 is wrapping up, and one of the primary issues raised over the past year is the proliferation and impacts of data centers. In 2026, we're likely to see some of these centers move toward becoming operational. Weighing economic benefit against potential environmental harm will continue, and there will be more vocal support and outrage for each proposed center. WEMU's David Fair got together with Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons to try and compute the impact of data centers in Washtenaw County.

The University of Michigan has agreed to hold a public meeting in Ypsilanti Township regarding its proposed computing facility. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Several state lawmakers are looking to rescind a $100 million allocation to the University of Michigan for its proposed Ypsilanti Township facility. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Township officials are encouraging families in the local community to write a letter to Santa as part of a campaign to bring holiday cheer to the township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Researchers have confirmed the names of 106 people whose remains are buried in Ypsilanti Township’s Woodlawn Cemetery, the only documented Black cemetery in Washtenaw County. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the search is on to find a lot more.

In 2017, the Veterans Administration estimated that, on a daily basis, 22 U.S. veterans lost their lives to suicide. The actual number is probably a lot higher. An organization founded in Ypsilanti works to do more than mourn their loss. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti has passed a resolution opposing the construction of a joint University of Michigan/Los Alamos National Laboratory facility in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council is expected to weigh in tonight on the U-M/Los Alamos facility proposed for Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County’s 14B District Court in Ypsilanti Township is now reopened after being under construction to update many of its features. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons says data centers use a lot of resources but also can provide essential services. That’s part of a report she presented to county commissioners on Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.