gun safety

A state House committee held a hearing Wednesday on Republican-sponsored bills to repeal Michigan’s so-called “red flag” law. That law allows authorities to use a court order to seize guns from people deemed a risk to themselves or others. We have more from Rick Pluta

The State of Michigan has released its findings on how to combat local gun violence in its Gun Violence Prevention Task Force report. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares what this could mean for Washtenaw County.

A final report out Monday from the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is listing ways to support the state’s gun safety laws. As Colin Jackson reports, one of the recommendations is banning assault weapons.

A gun buyback is being held Saturday, October 11 from 9 AM-1 PM in Ann Arbor to get rid of unwanted firearms. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A new report by the Washtenaw County Health Department shows an overall increase in firearm death rates in the last five years but a drop for 2024. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The number of firearm deaths in Washtenaw County dropped in 2024. That’s according to figures released by the Health Department and Sheriff’s Office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A state Senate committee adopted new firearm restrictions Tuesday that are meant to make it easier to trace homemade firearms assembled from guns kits or 3-D printed parts. Rick Pluta reports.

According to the Washtenaw County Health Department, gun violence has been steadily rising. Local group, “Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence”, or PPGV, has been working with local officials to help reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state budget bill Wednesday, finalizing spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Rick Pluta has more.

Law enforcement and elected officials joined community activists on Wednesday to urge the community to get involved to reduce gun violence in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.