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Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The national holiday is an annual reflection on how far we've come, where we stand along with progress that still needs to be made since Dr King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the National Mall in August of 1963. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Eastern Michigan University Chief Access and Opportunity Officer Dwight Hamilton, as we explore the meaning of this day and associated activities here at EMU.
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The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is throwing its support behind the city’s likely final version of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County’s (JFS) Thrive Behavioral Health Clinic this week received an overnight termination notice for a five-year SAMHSA award. It funded mental health services for youth, including those experiencing trauma and grief. The decision was reversed but not without resulting confusion. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Washtenaw County residents are being asked to take part in a study on a proposed passenger rail line that could connect Ann Arbor with the Traverse City area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
A divided Ann Arbor School Board has reelected Torchio Feaster as president for another year, but it will be his last. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. Colin Jackson has more. -
A Michigan Court of Claims judge will hear arguments today on disputed spending in the state budget that legislative Republicans want stopped. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Washtenaw County Health Department is predicting a continued rise in cases of influenza this winter. And a new influenza strain could evade immunity provided by this year’s flu vaccines. Spokesperson for the health department, Beth-Ann Hamilton brings us up to date on cases and the flu vaccine, which, health officials say, is the best tool health officials have in preventing hospitalizations and death. -
Three current and former Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball players are among 20 individuals who have been indicted in a point shaving scheme. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The City of Ann Arbor is being recognized by the global non-profit CDP for its efforts and progress towards environmental resilience. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the movie awards season and the new films and special screenings coming to the Ann Arbor area! -
The snow kept away about half the residents who had tickets, but Ypsilanti Township held a town hall meeting Wednesday night to present the latest news about the U-M Los Alamos Information Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is naming affordability as one of his top issues for the year. Colin Jackson has more.
