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Michigan’s OK2Say school violence prevention program received a record 11,671 confidential tips in 2024, a 20% increase over 2023. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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.

After months of discussion, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to approve creation of the Office of Aging Services. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, it will oversee the voter-approved Older Persons Millage funds.

Democrat lawmakers will review Michigan’s state omnibus budget plan for fiscal year 2026. State Representative Jennifer Conlin is concerned that Republicans are overlooking education funding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The bombings and resulting aftermath of the Israel-Iran Conflict have some in the local community concerned about personal safety. WEMU’s Ana Longoria speaks with Sheriff Alyshia Dyer.

The Michigan House and Senate are pushing a vote on a new budget for K-12 schools into next week. Colin Jackson has more on the negotiations Thursday that led to the decision.

Current Ypsilanti Police Chief Tim Anderson took the reins from former Chief Kirk Moore who retired earlier this year after just two years in the role. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor recently sat down with Anderson to talk about his goals for the community moving forward, as well as police morale after several years of upheaval in the department.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has released its annual suicide report, marking a continued decline in overall suicide completion rates since 2021. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

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.

The Ypsilanti City Council passed a new $53 million budget Wednesday morning while able to protect recycling and youth programs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.