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Ypsilanti Police Chief Kirk Moore will step away from the job before the end of the month. As we hear from WEMU's Ana Longoria, Moore's last day will be on January 26th.

The New Year marks the end of an era for "Cinema Chat," as well as a new beginning. Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins has retired from that post and now is saying goodbye as co-host of "Cinema Chat". Russ and WEMU's David Fair say their goodbyes and welcome Marquee Arts Cinema Program Director Nick Alderink to the table as the new co-host.

It’s been a blast to host this show and introduce you to hundreds of artists and creative business in our region. Together, we’ve explored how they have impacted our local quality of life, place and economy. Join Deb Polich and WEMU's David Fair for the last edition of "creative:impact" to look back and forward as Deb signs off for what she expects to be the last time.

There are some new faces in office in Washtenaw County government following the November general election, and that includes a new Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner. Former Saline Mayor and Democratic State Representative Gretchen Driskell won election to the office after Evan Pratt decided against running for reelection after three terms in the position. WEMU's David Fair talked with Evan about his 12 years in office and the challenges his successor will face in her first term.

A plan to allow Michigan corrections officers access to the State Police Retirement System passed the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

WEMU's David Fair guest hosts this week's edition of "creative:impact." His guest? None other than the actual host of "creative:impact", Deb Polich. After 38 years as a champion of the arts and creative industries in Washtenaw County, Deb is going to retire. She joined David for a look back and a look ahead as the guest on her own show!

It is a day for celebration, though it may be tinged with a bit of sadness. Russ Collins has announced he will retire after more than four decades of work at the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. It will also bring to an end his 30 years as co-host of Cinema Chat right here on your Community NPR station. Russ sat down with his Cinema Chat cohort, WEMU’s David Fair, to discuss his career, accomplishments, and what lay ahead in his pending retirement.

The state House adopted a bill Tuesday that would reduce the state’s contributions to the public school employee retirement fund. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan’s governor is weighing in on what sorts of legislation she hopes to see in the new year. Colin Jackson has more.

A restaurant that has been an Ann Arbor institution for the last 67 years will close at the end of the year. It was one of the 49 private properties that will be purchased by the University of Michigan for $75 million at Central Campus. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.