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Huron River Watershed Council/hrwc.orgThe outdoor recreation season is getting into full swing and, for many, the summer fun will center around the Huron River. The Annual Huron River Day celebration will be held Sunday, May 19th at Island Park. As festivity preparations continue, we wanted to get an update on the health of the river and its watershed. New grades put it at about a C+. There are challenges, there are victories and there is more work to be done. WEMU's David Fair checked in with Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman for the latest. -
YpsiWrites has been providing resources and space for local writers to hone their craft and foster unity between writers and the with the community they call home. Since 2019, the nonprofit has hosted events and workshops, and the next is the upcoming Ypsilanti-Area Authors Reading on May 22nd. Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon will be among those presenting. She is an Africology and African American studies professor at Eastern Michigan University and has authored the book, "Lifting as They Climb: Black Women Buddhists and Collective Liberation." She joined Rylee Barnsdale to discuss the book, the event and the value of community connection.
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Third Ward Democrat Desirae Simmons was able to fight back a recall challenge on Tuesday and will keep her chair on Ypsilanti City Council. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Simmons defeated independent Rod Johnson by a vote of 467-429 in Tuesday's election. -
6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she, and other Democrats, are working to protect the Inflation Reduction Act. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their sentences under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate. Colin Jackson has more. -
When you find and wonder what to do with that loved, but dusty and unused musical instrument found in your basement, attic or garage, give it to "Horns for the Holidays." Ken Kozora has collected, repaired and repurposed instruments for students across Washtenaw County. Meet Ken and learn more about "Horns for the Holidays" when he joined Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact." -
Ann Arbor voters will be asked in November if they want to create a local Sustained Energy Utility, or SEU. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story. -
It’s Election Day with only one issue on the ballot in Washtenaw County: A Ward 3 runoff for City Council in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The vice president appeared alongside a handful of Biden Administration officials at a stop Monday in Detroit. Colin Jackson has more. -
Ann Arbor residents can now get a free home energy assessment and receive a customized decarbonization plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.
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A challenge has been filed with the Michigan Supreme Court seeking to overturn the state’s concealed weapon licensing law. Rick Pluta has more. -
Adult dogs are free to adopt until May 18th. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more. -
There is growing support for an alternative to police response to a mental health crisis in the community. The question is: Can it be a safer and more effective tool in dealing with such incidents for the person involved and the community at large? Care-Based Safety is an organization pushing for such operations in Washtenaw County, Southeast Michigan and beyond. The organization's co-director of culture and operations, Liz Kennedy, talks to WEMU's David Fair about why she believes it could and would work in our community. -
The Ann Arbor City Council will hear from the public tonight regarding the current budget proposal. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more.
