The Trump Administration is suing Washtenaw County officials over local policies that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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ICE agents reportedly detained a man Friday morning in Ypsilanti. The man, whose name has not been released, was driving on Michigan Avenue in front of the downtown library when apprehended. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The University of Michigan is holding a parade and celebration in Ann Arbor on Saturday to honor the Men’s Basketball National Champions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Interest rates, loans and investment strategies—it all plays into the health of individual businesses and the Washtenaw County business community as a whole. How are we doing right now? WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre check in with Erik Bakker from Bank of Ann Arbor for a better perspective on well-being of our local business community, now and in the near-term future.
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Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Ann Arbor Public Schools wants to use artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and make sure it has proper oversight, so it’s not abused. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the Inkster City Council must read out loud the written public comments of a paralyzed man who is unable to attend its meetings in person. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The largest county Republican party in Michigan and John James, the Republican frontrunner for governor, are at odds over a debate later this month. Colin Jackson has more.
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Eastern Michigan University’s new president has officially been on the job for just over a week. Dr. Brendan Kelly is EMU’s 24th president, taking over the reins from Dr. Smith, who has retired. A proud two-time EMU alum and Michigan native, President Kelly is returning in a true homecoming fashion to lead the institution that was the trajectory for his academic and professional path. He talked to WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about his transition.
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A local Michigan House Representative is gathering support for a national statement to call for constitutional action against President Trump due to the ongoing war with Iran. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The City of Saline is asking for financial help from the state and federal governments for rehabilitation of its sanitary sewer system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given its approval to a revised site plan for the SouthTown housing development project. The proposed complex faced challenges after developer 4M’s owner, Marge Poscher, died last October. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer put on a hard hat and a fluorescent vest Wednesday to launch the warm weather road repair season – paid for with money from last year’s bipartisan road funding deal. We have more from Rick Pluta.