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Katharine Dexter McCormick was a vocal supporter of women’s rights, paving the way for women to enter and excel in previously disallowed career fields. As a suffragist, philanthropist, and scientist, she broke boundaries from an early age. Born in Dexter, Michigan, she was one of the first women to graduate from MIT. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with the Dexter Area Historical Society’s Caryl Burke and Jan Weaver about her early life and influence on women’s reproductive rights.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is suspecting a possible second case of measles in the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
A new energy policy proposal from Michigan House Republicans would get rid of the state’s plans to use only clean energy sources by the end of the next decade. Colin Jackson has more. -
After decades of local effort, the Environmental Protection Agency has designated the Gelman plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township as a Superfund Site. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Eastern Michigan University President Dr. James Smith is in his final days in that role. He will soon step away after 10 years on the job. President Smith stopped by the WEMU studios for a reflection of his time and tenure on campus in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair. -
The 2026 Oscars are just days away now! WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink talk about what to expect for this year's ceremony. Plus, they chat about the new films opening this weekend and Marquee Arts' next batch of special screenings. -
Ann Arbor Public Schools and its teachers’ union return to the bargaining table with a state arbitrator next week. Teachers have been working without a contract since January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
You can expect a lot of traffic issues around downtown Ann Arbor in the coming months. City officials say 2026 will be one of the busiest construction seasons in recent years, mostly in the downtown core. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a $1.7 million budget to upgrade two parks on the west side of town. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Bills to relieve the impact of medical debt moved out of the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more. -
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday that could help determine the future of a controversial pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Residents in Scio Township are asking that a popular Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority bus route be preserved. The issue is expected to be discussed at a meeting in the township Thursday morning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Washtenaw County Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the area. Health officials are taking precautions to help the public limit the spread of the virus. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
