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The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ann Arbor, carving a 1.7-mile path that damaged buildings, ripped a wall at the Veterans' Memorial Park Ice Arena, and caused power outages; straight-line winds accompanied the damage. No injuries were reported, with door-to-door damage assessments planned and schools back open after temporary closures.
Overnight storms battered Southeast Michigan, causing major damage to Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor with roof and debris damage, uprooted trees, and about 15,000 power outages; the city logged 75+ emergency calls as schools closed and campus facilities were assessed, with no reopening timeline yet.
Two EF1 tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service touched down in southeast Michigan early Wednesday, one in Ann Arbor and another near the Lincoln Park/Melvindale area, with winds up to about 110 mph and 95 mph respectively. They damaged a school roof and the Yost Arena, snapped trees and light poles, and caused other structural damage, but there were no reported injuries. Additional tornadoes were later confirmed in mid- and southwest Michigan, including Allegan, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties.
Severe storms swept through Michigan overnight, bringing tornado watches, damaging winds and heavy rain. Ann Arbor saw structural damage including the Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena’s east wall collapse and damage at Yost Ice Arena, with hundreds of emergency calls logged. Power outages affected thousands across the region (DTE reporting about 15,824 customers without power and Consumers Energy about 200 in Adrian). Flooded roads included I-75 in Wayne County and I-96 in Livingston County, while the entire state remained under a flood watch through Thursday. Several schools in Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties were closed as crews assess damage.
A severe storm in Ann Arbor damaged two hockey venues: part of the University of Michigan's Yost Arena roof was blown off in spots, and the east wall of the Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena collapsed. Police received about 120 storm-related calls with multiple roadways blocked; fire crews responded to dozens of calls but reported no injuries. City crews are removing fallen trees and restoring traffic signals as more storms are forecast.
Don Was opened two Blue Llama shows in Ann Arbor with a heartfelt tribute to Bob Weir, who died at 78 after battling cancer. He recalled their Wolf Bros history and framed the night as a celebration of Weir’s legacy, starting the set with Weir’s song “The Music Never Stopped” and underscoring that the music will continue long after his passing.
New condos in Ann Arbor, popular among Michigan football fans and alumni, are often used as second homes by wealthy out-of-town owners, raising concerns about their impact on the local housing supply. The article also covers stories on Kalamazoo's homelessness challenges, Michigan layoffs in 2025, Jackson's upcoming developments including a Five Guys opening, and Denny's restaurant closures and sale plans.
Before her nomination to the Federal Reserve, Lisa Cook signed mortgage documents for her homes in Ann Arbor and Atlanta, pledging to live in each as her primary residence, which became a point of contention in her firing by President Trump.
Kilwins in Ann Arbor, a beloved 42-year-old confectionery shop, is closing permanently due to declining foot traffic, rising costs, and changes within the franchise, with owner Chera Tramontin citing economic pressures and a shift in community habits post-COVID-19 as key factors.
Peonies at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor were vandalized, with about 250 of the 800 plants having their flowers cut, and no group claiming responsibility. The University of Michigan's security is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Thousands of peonies at the University of Michigan's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden were destroyed overnight, causing concern among the community and garden officials, who emphasize the garden's resilience and significance as the nation's largest collection of peonies.
Six Michigan cities, including Ann Arbor and Detroit, have been named among the top 150 places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, which evaluated factors such as crime rates, education quality, and housing affordability.
The Detroit Free Press provided coverage of the 2024 solar eclipse from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where 99% coverage of the sun was experienced. NASA and USA TODAY offered live streams from the path of totality as the eclipse crossed the United States.
Noah Williams, 21, from Ann Arbor, is facing assault charges after allegedly holding a knife to a victim's neck at a Target store and slashing a woman across the chest on a bus. The incidents occurred after interactions where individuals bumped into him.
Four Michigan cities, including Ann Arbor, have been ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. by Niche for 2024, with Okemos making the list for best suburbs to raise a family. The rankings are based on factors such as schools, crime rate, housing, cost of living, and amenities, with Naperville, Illinois topping the list.