After several building delays, Ann Arbor’s new Number 4 Fire Station is open for business. It’s the first station in the state to be net zero, carbon neutral. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The city of Ann Arbor has updated its Circular Economy Map for people looking to reuse, repair and restore items instead of throwing them away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has rekindled Islamophobia in the state. As Russ McNamara reports, the rhetoric has some voters concerned – and determined.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling by refusing to hear a challenge to how absentee ballots are counted in the state. Russ McNamara has more.
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Nixon Farms outside Dexter began an annual fall tradition over 15 years ago. Today, it’s a growing destination for Washtenaw County residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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"Hidden in Plain Sight" steps into the wilds of Washtenaw County to rediscover lost history. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to a debunking session of one of the county's most infamous urban legends.
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The Pittsfield Township Board of Trustees Wednesday night passed a new ordinance regulating data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A new study from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) examines the difficulties young men and boys are having in the state. Russ McNamara has more.
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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called for a more “positive” message while stumping for Republican candidates in West Michigan Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Both candidates in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District race focus on putting Southeast Michigan’s concerns on the national stage in Washington. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.
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Ann Arbor may soon be making some changes regarding food trucks in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor’s Proposal E seeks to amend the city charter to establish a municipal electric utility governed by a voter-approved board of directors.