COVID-19

As people make their way back to school and work after the holidays, certain viruses may go along for the ride. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more about what illnesses are on the rise in Washtenaw County.

Four state universities do not owe students tuition and room-and-board refunds for cancelling in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Court of Appeals released those decisions Thursday. We have more from Rick Pluta.

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, food insecurity is on high in Washtenaw County. Eileen Spring is president and CEO of Food Gatherers, and she says, since the pandemic, the demand for food assistance has skyrocketed and continues to go up. What is being done to address this glaring community need? Part of the solution also provides some rather amazing environmental benefits. Eileen joined WEMU's David Fair for a discussion on dealing with food insecurity and how food rescue also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear a case filed by a business group that wants the state to compensate its members for losses due to state-ordered COVID-19 restrictions early in the pandemic. Rick Pluta reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department wants to remind you that, while the pandemic may have waned, COVID-19 is still a danger. As winter approaches, people should get their updated vaccinations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A recent medical report by the CDC lists Michigan as one of five states experiencing growing COVID epidemics. Ana Longoria has more on how Washtenaw County is faring.

Charges against defendants in a case involving an alleged dark money scheme in Michigan will continue. Colin Jackson has more.

Today is the final day of this Michigan Supreme Court term with some big decisions still outstanding. We have more from Rick Pluta.

An Ann Arbor woman has been arraigned for COVID-related fraud. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A state House Committee held a hearing Thursday on an audit into the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. It looked at the agency's ability to catch fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear more from Colin Jackson.