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News that Congresswoman Debbie Dingell opposes the University of Michigan/Los Alamos project is being celebrated in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan cut the ribbon on its new Histotripsy Research Center on Thursday. It could bring great advancements to cancer treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We're getting deeper into September, so before more leaves start falling, fall out to your favorite movie theater! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to talk about the new films landing on the big screen this week and the next batch of special screenings!

A large group of residents from and around Ypsilanti Township at a town hall meeting on Wednesday had a message for the University of Michigan: build your proposed high-performance computing research center with the Los Alamos National Laboratory somewhere else. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department launched a community engagement campaign to reduce potential fire risks during back-to-school parties. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

It’s highly unlikely a hyperscale data center will ever be built in the City of Ann Arbor. But more rural areas should be working to prepare for their possible arrival. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The mid-July Canadian wildfires released intensive amounts of smoke, resulting in days of hazardous air quality in Washtenaw County and all across Southeast Michigan. Studies have shown that climate change remains a major factor in these extreme conditions. Dr. Stuart Batterman, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Health Sciences and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, joined Rebekah Warren to discuss these studies in detail and what future precautions should be taken.

Ypsilanti Township has approved a 180-day moratorium on any new major electric infrastructure. It’s on the heels of The University of Michigan’s decision to build a high-tech computing center on a parcel next to the Huron River. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University President, Dr. Brendan Kelly says the way higher education evaluates learning is evolving. He says that’s part of U-M’s recent announcement of a pilot program to give pass /no credit grades for some students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

University of Michigan Regent Paul Brown says he opposes the decision to place the proposed Los Alamos computer facility at the Textile Road location in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.