Alyshia Dyer

It won’t be official until January, but Alysha Dyer was sworn in Tuesday night as the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

It was a clean sweep for incumbent Democrats in the races for Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A report by an independent public safety communications firm recommends against, for now, Washtenaw Metro Dispatch taking on dispatching for fire emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After a hard-fought and closely contested win in Tuesday's Democratic primary, Alyshia Dyer has reason to celebrate. She also has plans to make as she is likely to become the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Dyer to discuss plans and policy.

Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Early voting comes to an end on Sunday. Locally, perhaps the most closely watched race is for Washtenaw County Sheriff. It’s been a heated campaign featuring three candidates seeking to replace outgoing sheriff, Jerry Clayton. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert provides an extended report.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024. He has endorsed Derrick Jackson to replace him. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

On the heels of Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton announcing he will not run for re-election, a former police officer has thrown her hat in the ring. Alyshia Dyer is publicly kicking off her campaign for the position in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.