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An NPR investigation has uncovered how skincare stores across the U.S., including in Washtenaw County, pressured customers into spending thousands of dollars on products they did not want. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to one of the reporters who worked on the story.
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Saline's Maple Road Bridge is commonly known as the “Troll Bridge.” While that name is fantastical, it belies many real-life tragedies related to the bridge. Today on WEMU’s “Hidden in Plain Sight,” WEMU's Joshua Nieman examines the somber history behind the bridge’s urban legends. -
A new bill from Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is targeting Flock Safety cameras and similar products. Colin Jackson has more. -
Democratic incumbent Jason Morgan is facing Republican challenger Miriam Corvino in the race for state representative in District 23. WEMU's Patrick Dunn reports. -
The scary movie season continues, so cover your eyes ... but not your ears. Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan meet up again to talk about the start of the Monster Matinee Film Series, along with all of the other new films and special screenings coming to Ann Arbor! -
Development has begun for Manchester’s first brownfield project to help create more affordable housing in western Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority has been awarded a $6.6 million state grant for a bus rapid transit study. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
With numerous recent bouts of severe weather, managing stormwater is more critical than ever. The city of Ann Arbor will soon release its new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, which will bring more eco-friendly infrastructure to the city. Rebekah Warren discussed the plan with Ann Arbor Water Quality Manager Jennifer Lawson. -
The August primary isn’t always the last word in an Ann Arbor City Council race. In Ward 4, there are two candidates facing off on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
High fuel prices and added costs because of tariffs are making things difficult for a lot of people in Michigan. As Russ McNamara reports, that’s especially true for small businesses. -
A progressive-backed group is working to organize Black voters against Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers. Colin Jackson has more. -
Eastern Michigan University's Department of Public Safety released a three-year report covering 2023 to 2025 showing changes in crime rates driven by rising public awareness and campus developments. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of an inmate who accuses corrections officers of recording the delivery of her baby. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
