As Election Day draws near, the 47th House District Race is heating up between two candidates seeking to represent parts of Washtenaw and Jackson County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.
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After several building delays, Ann Arbor’s new Number 4 Fire Station is open for business. It’s the first station in the state to be net zero, carbon neutral. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The city of Ann Arbor has updated its Circular Economy Map for people looking to reuse, repair and restore items instead of throwing them away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has rekindled Islamophobia in the state. As Russ McNamara reports, the rhetoric has some voters concerned – and determined.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling by refusing to hear a challenge to how absentee ballots are counted in the state. Russ McNamara has more.
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Nixon Farms outside Dexter began an annual fall tradition over 15 years ago. Today, it’s a growing destination for Washtenaw County residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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"Hidden in Plain Sight" steps into the wilds of Washtenaw County to rediscover lost history. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to a debunking session of one of the county's most infamous urban legends.
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The Pittsfield Township Board of Trustees Wednesday night passed a new ordinance regulating data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A new study from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) examines the difficulties young men and boys are having in the state. Russ McNamara has more.
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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called for a more “positive” message while stumping for Republican candidates in West Michigan Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Both candidates in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District race focus on putting Southeast Michigan’s concerns on the national stage in Washington. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.
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Ann Arbor may soon be making some changes regarding food trucks in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.