Katie Scott

Over 200 people packed into Ann Arbor’s New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night for an interfaith vigil. It was in memory of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Goode, who died due to actions by federal immigration enforcement officers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Katie Scott has been re-elected as chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Justin Hodge has been re-elected vice-chair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A police standoff in Ypsilanti ended late Monday with the suspect taken safely into custody. There have since been questions raised by members of the community about the level of police response to the crisis. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners wants to transfer administration of the Sheriff’s Office human resources department to the county. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote tonight on a resolution to transfer human resources duties from the Sheriff’s Office to the County Administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In the wake of recent actions by the Trump Administration, Washtenaw County Commissioners tonight will vote to allocate funds from the Older Persons’ Millage for local food programs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Commission will vote on a resolution tonight urging local municipalities to require specific information before approving any new data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has given final approval to the creation of the Office of Aging Services. But it took another marathon session to get there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A handful of dignitaries and civil rights activists were on hand Tuesday morning for the annual Pride Flag-raising ceremony in front of the Washtenaw County Administration Building. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer ran into a buzzsaw on Wednesday while addressing County Commissioners about her office’s budget and transparency. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.