Washtenaw County’s first Director of Aging Services is getting to work. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, Shannon Effler officially began in her new position last week.
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A bill that would require schools to come up with policies to ban personal electronic devices in classrooms is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The trend of flat jobs numbers in Michigan continued last month. Colin Jackson has more.
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As a primary provider of mental health resources, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) offers an array of services. Among them is their Crisis Negotiation Team, which was called upon during a recent standoff in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to the organization’s president, Trish Cortes, about the various roles they play in providing support to law enforcement, in addition to their comprehensive crisis continuum of care.
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Homeless and runaway shelters across Washtenaw County are ready to take in residents who might not have a place to go to avoid the next several subzero nights. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The Washtenaw Sheriff’s Office has released 911 calls and dashcam video of an officer-involved shooting of what turned out to be an unarmed suspect. The incident occurred earlier this month in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. (NOTE: The audio in this report may be disturbing to some listeners.)
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It's going to be a very, very cold weekend, so get ready to warm up with some new movies! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink cover the latest films and next round of special screenings coming to your favorite Ann Arbor movie houses!
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has voted to ban ICE agents from all county properties unless they have court-approved warrants to be there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County officials and volunteers are preparing to accept funding requests from local organizations that are working to address social issues. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Democratic attorneys general from Michigan and a couple other states looked back on some of their lawsuits against the Trump administration Wednesday as President Donald Trump marks one year in office. Colin Jackson has more.
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The state Senate is poised for a final vote on legislation to require school districts to create policies on cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms. The Senate vote would send the bill to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Michigan’s Secretary of State is renewing her push to bring driver’s education back to schools. Colin Jackson has more.
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As winter continues in Washtenaw County, monthly heating bills may be a source of sticker shock for some residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares ways to save money while staying warm.