emergency response

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.

There’s bipartisan support behind Michigan bills to expand the state’s missing person alerts beyond kidnapped children. But they’re still having trouble passing. Colin Jackson has more.

The City of Ann Arbor is asking residents their opinions on the possible decommissioning of the outdoor warning siren system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three people were injured in an explosion triggered by a gas leak in an office building near Ypsilanti on Wednesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.