Washtenaw County Prosecutor

Participants in Friends In Deed "Over the Edge 2026" event will rappel down the front of Eastern Michigan’s Hill Hall Friday and Saturday in support of local families. EMU's President Brendan Kelly will kick off Saturday's rappels at 9 a.m. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Citizens for Racial Equity in Washtenaw (CREW) is asking the County Commission to hire an implementation manager for its equity policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former Scio Township Supervisor Will Hathaway has requested that the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office drop its case against Scio’s current Supervisor, Jillian Kerry. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

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.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit recently defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to secure the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel who cannot run again due to term limits.

The Trump Administration is suing Washtenaw County officials over local policies that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Last Thursday’s attack on Temple Israel has elevated feelings of unease among the Jewish community. But it has also revealed that where there is respect and a desire to understand, our common bond of humanity can forge ties more powerful that the forces that seek to divide us.

There’s a growing push from lawyers and law advocates to urge lawmakers to take action to protect undocumented immigrants during court hearings. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into an alleged letter sent by Danbury Park Manor Apartments claiming to have a formal partnership with county law enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Saline City Council is intrigued, but hesitant over the possible installation of automatic license plate reader cameras in the municipality. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.