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While much of southeast Michigan was spared the full punch of a widespread winter storm, at least three inches of snow had fallen in Washtenaw County as of 8pm Wednesday, causing difficult travel throughout the  region.

While county snow plows and salt trucks have been out on the roads since mid-afternoon, the snow has persisted, making for dangerous driving conditions in most areas.  Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies reported numerous accidents and spinouts throughout the day and into the evening, and continue to advise people to stay off the roads if at all possible.

With the start of the new year, the new Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will have a new compensation package.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Washtenaw County Democrats are not happy with the way right-to-work legislation was rushed through the state house Thursday.  WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.

Washtenaw County's Board of Commissioners has voted to give most county employees a one-time give back of earlier salary reductions.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

As the gift shopping season continues, "buy local" week is underway in Washtenaw County.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Washtenaw County's Board of Commissioners has approved spending up to a half-million dollars a year on animal control services.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

The Ways and Means Committee of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved changes to commissioners' compensation plan.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Wednesday is the deadline for people to apply for positions on various county boards.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor officials say phone service has been restored to city offices this afternoon. 

Earlier today, phone services in Ann Arbor City and some Washtenaw County offices were cut and employees were not able to make phone calls in or out.  Outages were also reported in Oakland, St. Clair, and Midland Counties as well as in the western Michigan city of Wyoming. Several other states were also experiencing problems, and it's not clear if service has been fully restored to all areas.

The Washtenaw County board of commissioners has approved a slight increase in the tax for agriculture and economic development.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

The Washtenaw County board of commissioners has adopted policies from its animal control task force to be used as the basis for negotiations with the Humane Society of Huron Valley.