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If you've witnessed someone walking while furiously poking and swiping at their phone, you may be watching the "Pokémon GO" phenomenon at play. The app-based game has been around nearly 10 years and has devotees all around the world, including right here in Washtenaw County. WEMU's John Stockwell is a part of the craze and went in search of others who have the obsession. He found them locally, and another 10,000 or so, at a "Pokémon GO" event on the East Coast. Join John for the fascinating journey of adults creating community while satisfying their inner child.

Clinical psychologists from the University of Michigan are working with local addiction recovery clinics on a form of treatment called "contingency management." The study will determine if positive reinforcement affects recovery outcomes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

America sure loves its electronics! The technologies continue to improve and there can be no question; it has made life more convenient. However, these items contain a number of contaminants and are an environmental hazard. WEMU's David Fair talked with Washtenaw County’s Director of Public Works, Theo Eggermont about increased efforts to recycle used electronics.

Getting a good night's sleep seems to be a rare event for a lot of people. A Michigan Medicine doctor is blaming our smart phones for the problem and is…

You don't have to be a video game player to have noticed the current craze of people playing "Pokemon Go" on their cell phones. It's had an impact on…