Washtenaw County’s My Future Fund continues to see great success. The program is designed to help families pay for their kids’ higher education plans. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is testing out streetside trash corrals along downtown State Street. This initiative comes after numerous complaints from residents and businesses about trash management. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Can you believe how far we are into November already? Must be all of the movies coming out these days. WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talk about the latest cinematic happenings at the Michigan and State theaters, including a look at the 2026 Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer is responding to recent heightened immigration enforcement activity in the county. WEMU's Patrick Dunn reports.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking the federal government to refund Michiganders for money paid because of food tariffs. Colin Jackson has more.
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Trinity Health has received a $200,000 grant from the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation that it plans to use to bolster its suicide prevention services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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The City of Ann Arbor is cracking down on potential fraud connected to virtual currency kiosks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County will see a drop in the number of available Medicare plans for the 2026-2027 coverage year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Gathering data for ecological research is essential, but daunting. A new study from the University of Michigan shows that artificial intelligence combined with birdwatching may help in turning everyday nature observations into critical information. Rebekah Warren discussed the study with its lead author, Dr. Hengxing Zou.
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The Dexter City Council is looking to set some ground rules regarding data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ypsilanti's Riverside Arts Center is ready to kick off the holiday season with its upcoming Holiday Art Fair. Lee Van Roth will give a preview of the fair with Riverside Executive Director Liz Warren.
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Transitioning from military to civilian life can be difficult for some veterans. Eastern Michigan University is helping veteran students figure out their next life chapter. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this Veterans Day story.
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Michigan state officials are being sued over a ballot measure voters approved this month. But as Colin Jackson reports, the campaign behind the measure wants to defend it.