Public Safety

Local, state and national agencies have been in Washtenaw County and southeast Michigan for several days participating in a radiological emergency response exercise. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Pittsfield Township is holding the first of four public forums Tuesday to discuss with the residents the upcoming millage renewals vote on May 6th. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is looking to make stargazing more enjoyable while protecting wildlife. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

There is community concern following a number of sledding crashes at Veterans Park in Ann Arbor. Some of the injuries were serious. We hear from WEMU's Ana Longoria about the incidents being attributed to a ramp constructed at the base of the sledding hill.

The Ann Arbor City Council is looking to make bike riding safer. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County is accepting applications for people looking to join the newly created Public Safety Millage Advisory Committee. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Scio Township is moving forward with plans to build a second fire station to keep up with a growing population. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

The Michigan Senate sent a series of bills to the governor Thursday night in what was likely its last round of voting this year. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to outlaw the open carry of guns near polling places and absentee ballot counting boards. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Coming off Election Day, the Ann Arbor City Council has a light agenda tonight. It includes a change to the fire code regarding building height and bike lanes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.