-
According to the FBI, in 2023, cybercrimes cost Michiganders over $203 million. Ypsilanti Township is hosting a meeting Thursday to show residents some simple ways to protect themselves from cyberthreats. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more.
-
Going out for a run is great exercise, and it also happens to be an eco-friendly activity. But what about when hundreds, or even thousands, run together? Competitive running draws big crowds, and big crowds create a lot of excess waste. That’s why Jeff Jackson created Happy Planet Running. His Ann Arbor-based company works with race organizers to try and create zero-waste events. Jackson talked about how it’s working with WEMU's David Fair.
-
Pointing to a 42% drop in enrollment since 2013, Eastern Michigan University is making some changes, including offering a voluntary separation package for some employees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.
-
Two new Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives were sworn in Tuesday, meaning their party now has a slim, two-seat majority in the chamber and could move to advance legislation that had stalled while the House was tied. Colin Jackson reports.
-
Michigan could see its laws surrounding election recounts updated under legislation that passed the state Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
-
The state has reached a tentative $55 million agreement to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by workers who were wrongly forced to repay jobless benefits. We have more from Rick Pluta.
-
For the first time, as they mark the 300th "creative:impact" show on WEMU, producer Mat Hopson joins Deb Polich on the air. Together, they take a look back, reminisce a bit, chat about some of their favorite episodes and they might just disclose a blunder or two.
-
The Ann Arbor Tenants Union has launched a campaign to end waitlist fees in the city and across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
-
Independent Rod Johnson is running to unseat Democratic council member Desirae Simmons. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
-
Bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would offer many lower-income parents a tax break for every child under 4 years old. Rick Pluta has more.
-
Mental health and well-being is a growing issue among today’s youngsters. For at-risk kids, the challenges are even greater. The “Telling It” program in Washtenaw County provides an outlet for area youngsters to gather in safe, uncensored and judgment-free spaces. The program's founder, Deb Gordon-Gurfinkel, and lead social worker, Kelly Kundrat, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss how the process is equipping young people with essential skills that nurtures their well-being and sets them on a path towards success and fulfillment.
-
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton says the County Commission needs to take a long look at creating a committee that would advise the sheriff’s office on how it spends dollars from the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
-
The bike path along William Street saw over 10,000 riders. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
-
For over 40 years, Mountain Stage has brought the best in roots, country, and Americana music to the masses. In celebration of this milestone, the program's former host, Larry Groce, has assembled a new compilation album entitled, "Live at Mountain Stage: Outlaws & Outliers." Groce talks all about it with WEMU's own Jeremy Baldwin.