Public Health

An air quality alert remains in effect for Washtenaw County and is expected to continue for the next couple of days. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County today. The advisory runs from 11am to 8pm. Prolonged exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the rescission bill passed last week will have serious ramifications beyond public broadcasting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has confirmed the presence of Jamestown Canyon Virus in local mosquito populations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair gets underway this Thursday and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has a few safety tips to keep in mind.

Ypsilanti is gathering to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and its impact on the BIPOC community during its Juneteenth celebration weekend. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The weather is expected to break into the 90s this weekend with many outdoor, family-oriented events happening throughout the county. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on how to stay safe.

If you live in Northeast Washtenaw County, you know about living with a with an unpleasant odor. Residents in Salem and Northville Townships have long complained about the smell emanating from the Arbor Hills Landfill. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the District Supervisor for Air Quality at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on the matter. Scott Miller discussed the ongoing efforts to address odors and air quality in the area.

Local reports of deer ticks have been increasing in Washtenaw County, along with more residents falling ill to Lyme Disease. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A new report shows overdose deaths dropped by 25% in Washtenaw County in 2024. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.