Monroe County

We talk a lot about equity and inclusion in our community. It's about access to opportunity. For those with disabilities, gaining full access can still prove difficult. Alex Gossage has used his personal experience with disability to guide the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to a brighter and more accessible future. He talks about some new programs and initiatives underway to change that in our area with WEMU's David Fair.

The threat of nuclear war is greater now than at any time since the Cuban Missile Crisis. We also live in the shadow of the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in Monroe County. Should something go wrong there, it would take a huge toll on our environment, ecology, and, of course, our people. WEMU's David Fair checked in with Washtenaw County emergency planning coordinator, Benjamin Pinette, to find out just how prepared we are in case of a nuclear emergency.

Voter turnout was just over 18% in several local elections that took place in Washtenaw County on Tuesday. WEMU's Lisa Barry has the full story:5,698…

The Fermi 2 nuclear power plant is about 30 miles from Ann Arbor. A radiation leak could have dramatic impacts on public health. Ann Arbor City Council…

The list of school closings in the WEMU listening area will be updated as the information becomes available. Click through to see the current list.…

Drunk driving is on the rise across Michigan.Law enforcement officials arrested more than 560 motorists for drunk driving during the most recent 'Drive…

The Water is safe again for 400,000 people in Northeast Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Still, affected residents shouldn't drink straight from the tap…

The Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, has lifted a water ban that left 400,000 Ohio and Michigan residents scrambling for water for drinking, cooking and bathing.…

Ohio water contamination continues to effect some Monroe County communities in Michigan UPDATED 11:36 am 7/4/14Toledo, Monroe County Tap Water Safe To…

Authorities say a triple shooting in southeastern Michigan has left one man dead and two others injured. Monroe County Sheriff's officials say shootings…