Eastern Michigan University has decided to close Jones Natatorium at the end of the school year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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"You Irritate Me So" is the newest record from Juno Award winner Caity Gyorgy. She speaks to John Bommarito about it and her upcoming performance in Ann Arbor.
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A few dozen people were on hand Monday night as Michigan 6th district Congresswoman Debbie Dingell held a Washtenaw County town hall meeting to discuss election security. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The group working to preserve and set a plan for the future of Saline’s historic Davenport-Curtiss Mansion says it wants to ensure it remains an iconic place for the community for years to come. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The wording Michigan voters will see for a ballot question concerning political donations became final Monday. Colin Jackson has more.
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SafeHouse Center, based out of Ann Arbor, has served as a haven for those who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Christine Watson has served as the center's executive director since 2022. She joined Decky Alexander to discuss what SafeHouse has achieved during her time and what the future may hold.
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Eastern Michigan University President, Dr. Brendan Kelly says the way higher education evaluates learning is evolving. He says that’s part of U-M’s recent announcement of a pilot program to give pass /no credit grades for some students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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11 more voices are joining the Ypsilanti District Library’s collection featuring the stories of local BIPOC and working-class farmers. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Cybersecurity expert, Detective Kevin Parvize to explore how emerging cyber security issues are increasingly posing a threat to the local business community.
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The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is throwing its unanimous support behind the ballot initiative of Ann Arbor for Public Power. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Republican Congressman John James announced his running mate Thursday in his campaign for governor. Colin Jackson has more.
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An objection has been filed asking the Michigan State Tax Commission to deny Oracle’s tax break for its Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has launched a statewide campaign to help city and township clerks who are experiencing a shortage of poll worker volunteers heading into the November election. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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