Austin Thomason
Some inspired volunteers will soon go “Over the Edge” on the Eastern Michigan University campus. On August 17th, you’ll see some folks rappelling down the side of Hill Hall. They’re raising money for the Ypsilanti-based non-profit, Friends In Deed, which works to reduce poverty and help people that fall through the cracks. Organization executive director Tania James and volunteer rappeler and event co-chair Ken Fischer joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on pushing the organization's supporters “Over the Edge.”
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6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) stopped by the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority on Thursday to hear about the progress being made locally to remove lead in drinking water. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert was there and has this report. -
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a new collective bargaining agreement with its AFSCME unions this week, but not without some late drama. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A new state audit finds the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, has been mostly sufficient at overseeing work zone safety. But as Colin Jackson reports, there are some exceptions. -
Summer may be winding down a bit, but the summer movie season is still going! WEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about the latest films and special screenings coming to a theater near you! Plus, the Michigan Theater is hosting not one, but two huge high school reunions! -
The Ann Arbor City Council is holding a rare Thursday meeting tonight. One item on the agenda asks City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. to negotiate the transfer ownership of all the state-owned trunklines in Ann Arbor to the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz continued their Presidential campaign with a rally at Detroit Metro Airport. Russ McNamara has more. -
Republican nominee for Vice President J.D. Vance talked immigration and crime with reporters during a stop in Michigan Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more. -
Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum says, despite the very low turnout for early voting, he doesn’t expect any changes for the fall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A controversial ultra-conservative coalition that took control of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners two years ago lost its majority in Tuesday’s Republican primaries. Rick Pluta reports. -
After a hard-fought and closely contested win in Tuesday's Democratic primary, Alyshia Dyer has reason to celebrate. She also has plans to make as she is likely to become the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Dyer to discuss plans and policy.
