The decision on the part of the Chelsea City Council to terminate City Manager Elle Cole for cause, weeks before she waived her right to a public hearing and surprised the council with her last-minute resignation, has left city officials reeling. Caroline MacGregor sat down with Chelsea City Mayor Kate Henson to talk about the circumstances surrounding Cole’s departure, the impact on staff morale, and what lies ahead following another shake up in Chelsea city government.
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Oracle Vice President Beatrice Fullan says the company wants to be a good neighbor to Saline Township. She says she understands why people are concerned as The Barn Data Center continues to take shape. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson touted endorsements from first responders and veterans Monday. Russ McNamara has more.
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With Michigan’s general election underway, a new poll shows voters want many of the same things from government health policy. Colin Jackson has more.
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"Hidden in Plain Sight" gets an exclusive opportunity to step inside the iconic Chelsea Clocktower. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to peek behind the curtains and learn some of its unexpected history.
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After years of hopes and false starts, the official groundbreaking for The Adeline housing complex was held this morning in downtown Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The family of John Jenuwine, the 34-year-old veteran shot by police, has filed an amended lawsuit claiming excessive force on the part of Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Creative Washtenaw is sponsoring "The Get Down", a pair of community concerts this coming Saturday, October 3 in Detroit and Sunday, October 4 in Ann Arbor. Drummer Ali Jackson and pianist Mr. B joined Michael Jewett in "The Music Room" to talk about the event.
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The "Power of the Purse" fundraiser is one of the United Way of Southeastern Michigan's most anticipated events. It has raised more than $450,000 to fund organizations focused on advancing the economic success of women. Decky Alexander talked about this year's Power of the Purse event with Katie Groves, UWSEM's Senior Director for Engagement and Experience.
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Local government leaders across Michigan say they support state regulations regarding data centers. That’s according to a survey conducted by the University of Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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About 150 kids from the Ann Arbor area got to spend Sunday morning learning skills from the University of Michigan baseball team and Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The pending removal of the Peninsular Dam later this year has caused concern for specific animals in its ecosystem. A group of local volunteers have concluded an effort to relocate mussels around the dam this summer. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
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Ann Arbor State Representative Carrie Rheingans has hit the electronic campaign trail for fellow Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.