As outrage spreads around the country in response to another fatal shooting by ICE in Minneapolis, one Ann Arbor organization is readying itself for action. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The attorney for the family of the man fatally shot by Washtenaw County deputies says he expects to file a wrongful death suit in the coming weeks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is reporting over 80% compliance with the city’s Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Local residents can train with the Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety (EMU DPS) in how to escape or survive an active shooter event. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is giving a thumbs down to a new housing project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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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.