Michigan voters are preparing for Tuesday's general election, and state election officials have several important final reminders for voters. WEMU's John Stockwell has details.
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The City of Ann Arbor has reached a tentative contract agreement with its AFSCME Local 369 union employees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Residents in Ypsilanti Township’s West Willow neighborhood are working to remove racially restrictive covenants from their home deeds. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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President Donald Trump is unpopular with Democrats and some Republicans due to high gas prices and the war with Iran. As Russ McNamara reports, a Republican former Congressman is predicting a blue wave on Election Day.
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In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Felicia Brabec, who is running for the Michigan Senate's 15th District seat. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her goals for the state if elected.
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As Election Day draws near, the 47th House District Race is heating up between two candidates seeking to represent parts of Washtenaw and Jackson County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.
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After several building delays, Ann Arbor’s new Number 4 Fire Station is open for business. It’s the first station in the state to be net zero, carbon neutral. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The city of Ann Arbor has updated its Circular Economy Map for people looking to reuse, repair and restore items instead of throwing them away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has rekindled Islamophobia in the state. As Russ McNamara reports, the rhetoric has some voters concerned – and determined.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling by refusing to hear a challenge to how absentee ballots are counted in the state. Russ McNamara has more.
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Nixon Farms outside Dexter began an annual fall tradition over 15 years ago. Today, it’s a growing destination for Washtenaw County residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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"Hidden in Plain Sight" steps into the wilds of Washtenaw County to rediscover lost history. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to a debunking session of one of the county's most infamous urban legends.