With growth comes increased traffic. One city experiencing significant congestion due to development is Chelsea. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Police officials in some Washtenaw County municipalities are warning businesses about counterfeit $100 bills being circulated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Several "No Kings" rally events are taking place in Washtenaw County, mostly on Saturday. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has this preview.
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The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given conditional approval to a major affordable housing project. It will be going up on the site of the old YMCA on Fifth Street. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A new report finds Michigan State Police isn’t properly controlling security access to the state’s sex offender registry. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan’s monthly jobs report that would reveal employment data for the month of September wasn’t released Thursday due to the federal government shutdown. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Lori's Hands is a nonprofit organization that connects college student volunteers to adults in the community who are living with chronic illness. The students provide companionship and practical assistance to people who share their health and life experiences to support students’ learning. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Maddi Riemenschneider, Lori's Hands Metro Detroit Senior Manager, and Eastern Michigan University student James Thurman about the organization's mission to connect generations within the community.
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As the weather continues to cool down, the City of Ypsilanti’s snow and ice enforcement goes into effect starting this week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Legislation is in a state Senate committee seeking to lower car insurance premiums. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to talk all things movies! This time around, they take a moment to remember Diane Keaton, who passed away on October 11th. They also preview the newest film offerings arriving at your favorite movie houses.
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There are four candidates running for three spots on the Chelsea City Council this fall. That means we can expect a lot of change with only one incumbent on the ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Washtenaw County is creating a new Space Plan Steering Committee to evaluate the properties owned or leased by the county government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County residents aged 60 and older can now request free transportation services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.