The Saline Area School Board has decided to retain its policy protecting transgender and nonbinary students as it studies changes in its anti-bullying policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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"Hidden In Plain Sight" dives into the complicated past (and future) of a local historical site. WEMU's Joshua Nieman presents the story on Ypsilanti's Peninsular Paper Dam.
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Juicy Kitchen is making a comeback after a freezer fire closed the restaurant for over 11 months with its recent reopening. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Chelsea City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to address recent concerns about City Manager Elle Cole. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The campaign behind a proposed state constitutional amendment is suing over a Michigan elections board decision to keep it off the ballot. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ann Arbor School Board has voted to change the district’s policy regarding transgender and gender nonconforming students. It comes after a threat from the U.S. Department of Education. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s attorney general is joining another multi-state lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Colin Jackson reports this one concerns public health grants.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting local eating establishments to join the Restaurant Meal Program. It allows SNAP recipients to buy prepared meals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The state of Michigan settled a lawsuit against Meta. The company will have to set up guardrails for minors using Facebook and Instagram as part of the settlement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local story.
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School's almost back in session, so before you hit the books, why not catch a movie first? WEMU's Mat Hopson was joined once again by Tara Calligan to chat about the next round of film openings and special screenings coming to your favorite movie houses!
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The Ann Arbor School District is looking to make major cost reductions, including the immediate sale of the Earhart and Balas district properties. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan House of Representatives is forming a new select committee to consider policy changes to the state Bureau of Elections and Board of State Canvassers. Colin Jackson has more.
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Indigenous protestors and their allies gathered in Lansing Wednesday to call for an end to the Line 5 oil and natural gas pipeline. Colin Jackson has more.
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