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There is growing support for an alternative to police response to a mental health crisis in the community. The question is: Can it be a safer and more effective tool in dealing with such incidents for the person involved and the community at large? Care-Based Safety is an organization pushing for such operations in Washtenaw County, Southeast Michigan and beyond. The organization's co-director of culture and operations, Liz Kennedy, talks to WEMU's David Fair about why she believes it could and would work in our community.
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The first weekend of May is going to bring you a whole lot of cinematic delight, especially for Star Wars fans all over Washtenaw County! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins, to chat about all of the new films and special screenings appearing at your favorite movie houses! -
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson paid a visit to the Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday asking for their help to keep elections in the state safe and fair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story. -
Ed Golembiewski will join the U.S. Election Assistance Commission as a senior election expert after a decade of service in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that he intends to sue. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Michigan House of Representatives voted Wednesday to outlaw the possession of tools designed to break into a car with the intent of stealing it. Colin Jackson has more. -
According to the FBI, in 2023, cybercrimes cost Michiganders over $203 million. Ypsilanti Township is hosting a meeting Thursday to show residents some simple ways to protect themselves from cyberthreats. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more. -
Going out for a run is great exercise, and it also happens to be an eco-friendly activity. But what about when hundreds, or even thousands, run together? Competitive running draws big crowds, and big crowds create a lot of excess waste. That’s why Jeff Jackson created Happy Planet Running. His Ann Arbor-based company works with race organizers to try and create zero-waste events. Jackson talked about how it’s working with WEMU's David Fair. -
As housing and rent costs continue to soar across the country, developers in Ypsilanti are working to address a shortage of affordable new units – and, in one case, open the door to home ownership for residents. City officials are working to ensure that developers not only have sufficient funding, but that their homes and communities meet Ypsi residents’ needs. Rylee Barnsdale talks to Michael Appel from Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor about the development projects that are expected to start this summer. -
After years of false starts, Washtenaw County is closing in on building a new Community and Recreation Center on the site of the old Cheney Elementary School. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The health center is slated to open in the new location in early fall. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
