gun violence

Washtenaw County is seeing positive trends in public safety across the board. That's according to the latest figures coming out of the Sheriff’s Office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Homicides across the U.S. including here in Washtenaw County have dropped for the third straight year in a row. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor takes a look at the numbers and the reasons behind the drop.

Anti-gun violence activists pressed Michigan lawmakers to fund resources for domestic violence survivors Tuesday during a rally on the Capitol steps. Colin Jackson has more.

Violence continues to be an issue in our community. There are so many ramifications, both societal and deeply personal. On Monday, April 28th, the 3rd Annual Washtenaw Community Violence Intervention Summit will begin. WEMU's David Fair talked with two of the participants in the upcoming two-day event: Stacey Mack, who lost her son to gun violence in 2024, and Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer, Derrick Jackson.

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.

Washtenaw County saw an increase in firearm deaths in 2023, but they remain well below state and national rates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

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.

A bill package that would require Michigan schools to provide parents with safe firearm storage information made it out of a state House committee today. Colin Jackson has more.

Acts of gun violence and deaths have reached epidemic levels throughout the United States. The group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is focused on reducing gun violence. Rylee Barnsdale speaks with Washtenaw County's chapter lead, Rochelle Igrisan, about the work they are doing in Washtenaw County and to highlight some upcoming events.