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Enbridge Energy's Line 5 pipeline, located beneath the Straits of Mackinac, has been long been a controversial topic. The line has been deteriorating and leaking, yet action to remedy the problem has been slow. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak were joined by Dr. Mike Shriberg, Director of the University of Michigan Water Center and a Professor of Practice and Engagement at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, to discuss the current state of Line 5.
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The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a rezoning and site plan for a new mixed-use development across from the Delonis Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Health officials have closed Independence Lake County Park in Webster Township because the water contained high levels of E. coli. The beach has experienced more closures than any other public swimming area in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
A business-backed group is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to block a petition campaign from going to the November ballot. The initiative would ban campaign donations from political committees linked to utilities and large government contractors. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
A new Washtenaw County Healthcare Access millage is unlikely to be placed on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Information about how to get a shuttle from Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti to the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival. -
Now that the August Primary elections are over, why not catch a flick? WEMU’s Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink reunite to talk about the latest movie news, the new films opening in downtown Ann Arbor, and the next round of special screenings! -
Pittsfield Township’s Planning Commission is presenting a zoning amendment proposal to its residents. The proposal would set rules for any future data center development. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Officials gathered on Wednesday to cut the ribbon for a solar array in the parking lot of the Washtenaw County Human Services Building in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson held a joint appearance Wednesday – one day after Benson won the Democratic nomination for governor. Rick Pluta reports. -
A notably large turnout of voters came out to cast their ballots for this most recent election night. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
Washtenaw County has joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. It’s the first county in Michigan to receive the designation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The expansion of Washtenaw County's Border-To-Border Trail continues, and the next piece of the puzzle is the "Dexter Connection." This stretch of the trail will connect hikers and bikers to downtown Dexter and is expected to be completed this fall. Roy Townsend serves as Project Manager for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. He spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion's current progress and how it may impact Washtenaw County's overall environment and infrastructure.
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