A top dance song is now number one on the charts for a singer who recently took a big step in her career. After parting ways with a major record label, she released a new track that quickly climbed to the top spot. The single, called “New Religion, ” marks her first release as an independent artist.
A long-time supporter of Ann Arbor Public Schools has decided to leave his role as treasurer on the school board. Don Wilkerson, who was elected in late 2024, stepped down this month for personal reasons. In a message to the community, the board president praised Wilkerson’s fifteen years of involve
This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-roun
The new garden at the KRDO news studio is already attracting attention. A meteorologist named Steve has planted peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and basil in the studio’s backyard. He wants to grow enough herbs for homemade salsa that reflects Colorado flavor. Steve started planting last week.
New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri
A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t
Damani Gordon isn't just another name on Ypsilanti Lincoln High's track roster - he's the standout junior who dominated this year's spring sports voting in the Ann Arbor area. With over a third of all ballots cast in his favor, he claimed the top junior athlete spot for the 2026 spring season. His w
The recent awards for substitute educators Esther Yardumian-Smyth and Celia Effrig show that recognizing everyday heroes isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s about seeing the quiet power of persistence. While full-time teachers often get the spotlight, these two winners prove that substitute roles c
Over a year ago, fighters in a long-running conflict put their weapons down in a dramatic gesture. The scene wasn’t newsworthy just because of the symbolic act—it was notable because the fighters were asking a bigger question: What happens to the land and nature after war ends? This isn’t just about
Vertigo isn’t just about feeling dizzy—it can turn ordinary moments into dangers. One person, Lisa McCully, found out the hard way after years of dealing with a common inner-ear problem called BPPV. One morning, getting up from the couch sent the world spinning so hard she crashed into a table and T
