The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a more permanent solution to stabilize the Border-to-Border Trail between Geddes Dam and the fishing pond at Gallup Park after sinkholes began forming beneath the walkway. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Voters in Ann Arbor’s Third Ward have two candidates on the ballot for this fall’s election. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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The Ann Arbor City Council has established a Bill of Rights for people experiencing homelessness. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Aly Thompson is a teacher at Washtenaw International High School. She is also this year’s recipient of the Jean Ramseyer Award for Excellence in Approaches to Teaching and Learning. The award is presented annually by the International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Thompson and WIHI Diploma Program Coordinator Daniel Giddings, who nominated her for the award.
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Every 16 years, Michigan voters get a shot at redrawing Michigan’s constitution. As Russ McNamara reports, it’s been 65 years since voters last said "yes."
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A new government audit finds serous concerns with the state’s oversight of thousands of children in the foster care system. Colin Jackson has more.
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More than 500 people showed up to support the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. It was the first stop on a three-event day that culminated in a 1,200-person rally in Marquette that evening. Russ McNamara reports.
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Democratic State Representative Morgan Foreman is prioritizing education as she seeks a second term in Michigan’s 33rd House District. WEMU’s Patrick Dunn reports.
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Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers opened his first Detroit field office over the weekend. Colin Jackson has more.
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Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business broke ground Thursday on a long-awaited upgrade. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
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In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. Our next guest in the series is Brian Ignatowski, who is running against incumbent Jennifer Conlin to be Michigan's 48th District State House Representative. He spoke with Decky Alexander about what he wants to bring to his district and the state.
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While opposition to the proposed University of Michigan/Los Alamos computing center remains strong in Ypsilanti Township, departing U-M President Domenico Grasso says the project is necessary for progress in many fields. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. Our next guest in the series is Jennifer Conlin, who is running for reelection as Michigan's 48th District representative. She spoke with Decky Alexander about what she wants to bring to her district and the state.