emergency response

FEMA officials will be coming to Ann Arbor to evaluate reimbursement claims by locals impacted by severe weather events in April. Ana Longoria has the details.

Medical staff who patrolled the streets during the Ann Arbor Art Fair saw a slight uptick in incidents compared to last year’s event. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The arrival of the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair means nearly half a million visitors will descend on the city. With extreme heat expected for the duration, Art Fair officials are taking measures to keep people safe. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says making changes to the way the Emergency 911 system is funded would greatly benefit the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan House approved bills Tuesday that would allow police to establish 25-foot buffer zones around law enforcement and emergency response activities. Rick Pluta has more.

The Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday night approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the city still had to dip into its Fund Balance, but not as much as previously feared.

A portion of I-94 in Scio Township was closed for a few hours on Memorial Day after a woman jumped from an overpass. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When a tornado tore a path of destruction though part of Ann Arbor last month, it was a reminder of the need to be prepared for such weather conditions. The State of Michigan may be able to provide some help. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Fire Department has received an evaluation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), ranking it among the top 2% of departments in Michigan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Ann Arbor, allowing the city to seek financial assistance to help cover emergency response costs and repair damaged public infrastructure. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.