Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly wants to build a strong partnership between the school and the local business community. That’s the message he emphasized Wednesday morning while addressing the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Two candidates are making their case to be Washtenaw County’s next Probate Judge. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.
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A new voter guide aims to help voters understand how the November midterm elections will affect environmental issues around the state and locally. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Based out of Adrian, the Raisin Valley Land Trust was dedicated to preserving natural habitats in Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties. This past January, the land trust was dissolved and had its assets transferred to the Legacy Land Conservancy, which guaranteed the protection of 700 acres of land. Raisin Valley Land Trust co-founder Sybil Kolon looked back on her conservation work and shared her hopes for the future with Rebekah Warren.
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The state of Michigan recently introduced the concept of "3P Learning," which involves problem-based, project-based and place-based learning in STEM education. Now, a 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative is in place, and both Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) and the Lincoln Consolidated School District are participating. Lee Van Roth discussed the challenge and what it may bring to both districts with YCS Director of STEM Innovation Kelly Mickel.
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Gun regulations are one way to differentiate the candidates in Michigan’s race for attorney general. Russ McNamara has more.
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The City of Ypsilanti is kicking off early voting on Saturday with a Souls to the Polls and Trick or Treat event. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The major party nominees for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat outlined their visions Tuesday before metro Detroit’s business community. Colin Jackson has more.
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The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a more permanent solution to stabilize the Border-to-Border Trail between Geddes Dam and the fishing pond at Gallup Park after sinkholes began forming beneath the walkway. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Voters in Ann Arbor’s Third Ward have two candidates on the ballot for this fall’s election. We hear more from WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.
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The Ann Arbor City Council has established a Bill of Rights for people experiencing homelessness. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Aly Thompson is a teacher at Washtenaw International High School. She is also this year’s recipient of the Jean Ramseyer Award for Excellence in Approaches to Teaching and Learning. The award is presented annually by the International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Thompson and WIHI Diploma Program Coordinator Daniel Giddings, who nominated her for the award.
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Every 16 years, Michigan voters get a shot at redrawing Michigan’s constitution. As Russ McNamara reports, it’s been 65 years since voters last said "yes."