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Washtenaw County state legislators Morgan Foreman, Jimmie Wilson Jr, and Jason Morgan want to rein in the University of Michigan regarding land purchases. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The fight over the proposed U-M/Los Alamos computing center in Ypsilanti Township is continuing. The latest involves an argument including county commissioners and township officials on Facebook. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Programming has grown swiftly in the last year-and-a-half at nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center in Ypsilanti Township. Thanks to a recent renovation of its facility, the organization now holds more community activities, including weekly dinners. Lee Van Roth talked all about Peace Neighborhood Center's latest endeavors with its executive director, Bonnie Billups.
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A lawsuit has been filed in connection to the death of the man shot and killed in January by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of "Peacenic Ypsi," an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches. This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 13th at Ypsilanti's West Willow Park. Lee Van Roth talks about this summer event with Peacenic Ypsi founder Pastor Joseph Jackson.
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As energy bills continue to rise the Michigan League of Conservation Voters is renewing the push for the passage of a state Ratepayer Bill of Rights. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation into a police chase that ended in the death of a Navy veteran has been forwarded to the prosecutor for review. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Two people are hospitalized following a shooting Thursday outside a strip mall in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) held a session announcing its plans to resurface miles of road across the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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With the approval of the City of Ypsilanti, the owners of Arbor One will transition to a new property management company to restore remaining condemned apartment units at the facility. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.