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Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a bench commemorating the life and service of Ypsilanti’s Major Frank Maki. Ana Longoria has more.
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Days are getting a bit shorter here in Michigan, but there's always time to catch a flick! WEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about the newest films and special events hitting the big screen!
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Robert F. Kennedy Junior has filed a last-ditch federal lawsuit in an effort to get his name off Michigan’s presidential ballot. That’s as local clerks are already finalizing ballots for printing. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The first frost of the season probably isn’t too far away. Properly preparing the agricultural soil for next spring and summer is a matter of timing. Getting the cover crops in place is essential before a hard freeze occurs. The Washtenaw County Conservation District is working to make it convenient and effective for local farmers. Conservation technician Matt Dejonge explained it all in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.
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Middle schoolers in the Ypsilanti Community Schools are in a new building this year. It’s actually a school that was shut down when Ypsilanti and Willow Run Schools merged. Rylee Barnsdale sat down with YCS Middle School Principal Charles Davis to learn more about the educational and community opportunities that stem from the change this academic year.
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The Ann Arbor School Board meets tonight with a light agenda. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they will vote to approve new age-appropriate materials regarding sexual assault and harassment.
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The City of Ann Arbor is looking for ways to make it easier for residents to start a home business. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Local residents can pay respects today at Eastern Michigan University’s 9/11 memorial. Ana Longoria has the story.
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will testify today before a U.S. House committee that deals with election security. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Ron Brooks is a jazz musician, a band leader and a mentor. He founded the legendary Bird of Paradise Jazz club, that, for more than 20 years, brought the greatest jazz musicians to Ann Arbor. Ron will receive Creative Washtenaw’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement medal at THE pARTy! on September 30. He joins Deb Polich to talk about his career and legacy on this edition of "creative:impact."
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The Ann Arbor City Council has approved rezoning of the last of four city corridors for high density redevelopment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin has been named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ypsilanti Fire Department reached a new union deal with the city that, among other things, protects pregnant firefighters from having hours reduced. Ana Longoria has more.
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Robert F. Kennedy Junior and Cornel West will appear on Michigan’s presidential ballot under separate rulings Monday from the state Supreme Court. Rick Pluta reports.