By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – Ypsilanti Schools' Superintendent James Hawkins has had the "interim" designation removed from his title, and has a contract extension through 2008. Click on the audio icon for more on the story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – After more than 30 years with the Ypsilanti police department, Chief George Basar is leaving to become police chief in Howell. Click on the audio icon for more on the story from WEMU's Bob Eccles:

By David Fair; Russ Collins

Ypsilanti, MI – Click on the audio icon to hear this week's Cinema Chat from WEMU.

By Andrew Cluley

Ypsilanti, MI – Two long-time Eastern Michigan University officials are asking to be re-instated, and want the school's Board of Regents to conduct a study into their November terminations.
On Tuesday, the Regents formally approved the firings of University Relations Vice President Juanita Reid and Associate Vice President Kathy Tinney. Click on the audio icon for more on the story from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

By David Fair

Ypsilanti, MI – Click on the audio icon to hear this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU, discussing the safety of hazardous waste deep injection wells now operating near Detroit Metro Airport.

By Bob Eccles

Ypsilanti, MI – A local Civil War re-enactment group wants the state to erect a monument in Ypsilanti's Depot Town in honor of the role the city played in the war. Click on the audio icon for more on the story from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

By Andrew Cluley

Ypsilanti, MI – Eastern Michigan University celebrated Martin Luther King Day with dozens of activities, including the 20th annual president's luncheon at the Ypsilanti Marriott ballroom. The keynote speaker was Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page. Click on the audio icon to hear Justice Page's remarks.

By Andrew Cluley

By David Fair; Russ Collins

Ypsilanti, MI – Click on the audio icon to hear this week's Cinema Chat from WEMU.

By David Fair

Ypsilanti, MI – Click on the audio icon to hear this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU, featuring 52nd District State Representative Pam Byrnes.