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Outgoing Ypsilanti Police Chief Kirk Moore says he’s hoping that a new policy will improve the department’s retention efforts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business, or the COB, has seen success with its new Professional Development Digital Badge program. It started due to high demand from students. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A national electrical training alliance will continue to its annual seminars in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Over 100 businesses in the area have been awarded a total of $6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin has been named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Speaking to union members on Wednesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Michigan stands to greatly benefit from the expansion of manufacturing taking place in the green industry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new state audit finds the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, has been mostly sufficient at overseeing work zone safety. But as Colin Jackson reports, there are some exceptions.

The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their sentences under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more.

With an aging workforce, Career Technical Education, or CTE programs, are found in school districts throughout Washtenaw County. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, CTE allows high school students to get a head start on 21st century careers.