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The commission will discuss guidelines on how the Ypsilanti Police should address mental health concerns in the community. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Ann Arbor School Board member Jeff Gaynor says he’s been hearing from a lot of anxious parents and teachers in the past several days as the district faces a $25 million budget hole. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The opioid epidemic is alive and well in Washtenaw County. In addition to prescription medications, fentanyl and heroin continue to claim lives. Fortunately, Narcan is saving lives. The Washtenaw County Health Department has put a focus on harm reduction and recovery when it comes to drug use. through the "It Is Possible" campaign. Communications coordinator Beth Ann Hamilton joined Rylee Barnsdale to discuss educating the efforts.
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Aaron Cooper joins Avalon Housing with seventeen years of experience working in affordable housing. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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According to the Washtenaw County Health Department, there were 56 opioid-related deaths in the county in 2023. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Eastern Michigan University is working to help prevent such deaths on campus.
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Federal and state officials gathered in Lansing Tuesday to announce new standards for some federal “Battery Workforce Initiative” apprenticeships. As Colin Jackson reports, leaders say the program will help future employees of electric vehicle battery plants planned for areas around the state.
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Imagine hitting the stage for a performance without ever seeing a script! That’s what an improv artist like Tony DeRosa does…gets on stage, is given an idea or phrase and runs with it. Tony is bringing improv to a new venue soon to open in Ann Arbor. We meet Tony and learn about hear.say brewing + theater opening in Ann Arbor this summer when he joins Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."
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A brand-new music program joins the WEMU lineup today. Every Tuesday and Thursday from noon-2 PM, John Bommarito hosts "The Song Break," which brings you the best in vocal jazz from the Great American Songbook to the modern-day tunes. John gives a preview of his new and enlightening program with our own David Fair.
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The Augusta Township Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting tonight. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the meeting includes the approval of an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission for some road improvements.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s concerned about how the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on a challenge to FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case today. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Residents at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, or WMed, are becoming the latest in the state to vote to unionize. Colin Jackson has more.
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Women are earning more roles in leadership positions than ever before. But we are still without equal access and opportunity. As we wrap up our Women’s History Month series on "Washtenaw United," we explore the challenges of winning and building more leadership roles for women. WEMU's David Fair talks with the President and CEO of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Dr. Darienne Hudson shares her journey to leadership as a Black woman and what hurdles she’s working to help others overcome.
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The Ann Arbor school district wants to hear from employees and the public regarding what should be prioritized as it faces a $25 million budget shortfall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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Jon Mallek is running as a Democrat to represent Ann Arbor's second ward on city council. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.