Digital Water Lab at U-M
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Climate change has brought more unpredictable weather, and that has resulted in more severe storms and more flooding, more dams at risk and that, of course, puts property and lives in danger. Around here, we depend on the Huron River. The Digital Water Lab at the University of Michigan has set a network of real-time sensors to improve water monitoring, flood response and coordination among dam operators. WEMU's David Fair got a lesson in how that works in a conversation with U-M Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Branko Kerkez.
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There's an old saying: "It takes a village to raise a child." Through Ypsilanti Community Schools, an after-school program called "Ypsilanti Community — The Village" builds up the well-being of kids with athletics. Lee Van Roth discussed the program with its director, YCS football coach Mitch Long. -
Michigan’s clean energy standards would go away under bills passed Tuesday in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more. -
The Saline Fire Authority has been officially formed from several fire departments in and around the Saline area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
State grants to upgrade two minor league ballparks in Lansing and Utica have been suspended by a Michigan Court of Claims judge, who says it appears the Legislature skirted the rules when it approved the money. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Due to the damage caused by April’s tornado, the Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena will not open in time for next skating season. Other repairs are also taking place. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has introduced bipartisan legislation with Caledonia Republican John Moolenaar to ban Chinese vehicles in the U.S. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Avalon Housing has named two interim co-executive directors while the organization searches for a new permanent executive director. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a rezoning for a new housing complex on Varsity Drive north of Ellsworth. It would be one of the first rezoning for housing under the city’s new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Ann Arbor School Board is holding a study session on Wednesday to start the process for the next budget. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The organic grocery store Arbor Farms is reopening today after the building’s exterior caught fire. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
State of Michigan emergency resources are now helping out after a water main broke over the weekend in Oakland County. Colin Jackson has more. -
An Ypsilanti nonprofit is directing its efforts to provide programming for youngsters in Ypsilanti that promote positive outcomes in all aspects of life. It’s called Educate Youth and says it's committed to increasing high school graduation rates and working one-on-one to develop a clear post-high school plan. WEMU's David Fair talked with founder and executive director Gail Wolkoff about the successes to date and the challenges ahead.
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