News across Washtenaw County
Finding family across the net: The unshakable heart of Kapri Garnett
There’s only one set of eyes watching Kapri Garnett set foot on the court. It’s the end of her freshman year of high school in 2023, and she’s decided to take her playing career more seriously — so here she is, at Sunshine Volleyball Club in the South Bay for her first private…
Freshmen embrace new colors, shine in Michigan win over Bowling Green State
The No. 2 Michigan hockey team’s long-awaited home opener didn’t fall short of expectations. A 7-2 win over Bowling Green State with a varied scoring group demonstrated the immense depth the Wolverines possess. But, the true stars of the night rested in Michigan’s freshman class…
Second period surge boosts No. 2 Michigan over Bowling Green State, 7-2, in season opener
Heading into the first intermission, the No. 2 Michigan hockey team wasn’t where it expected to be — it was gridlocked at a goal apiece. The Wolverines (1-0) opened their season Friday against Bowling Green State (0-1) in a game that had favorable Michigan odds. But a trepid…
‘For you, this is just a game’: Ypsilanti Township residents push back against planned data center at UMich town hall
Ypsilanti residents continued their fight against the University of Michigan’s planned data center in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory Thursday evening at a town hall hosted by the University at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. Those in attendance…
Washtenaw County's first barber college celebrates ribbon-cutting
Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the opening of Legacy Barber College. The ribbon-cutting was held this morning in Briarwood Mall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Road Plan for Webster Township
Webster Township has a 10-Year Roads Maintenance Plan now in place for the funds generated by township’s Roads Millage. The years covered by the plan are 2025-2034.The Webster Township Roads Committee met on Oct. 1, to discuss the maintenance plan. Each year in the plan details…
Chelsea Council Agrees to Fund Social Worker Position
Chelsea City Council approved a motion for the city to financially fund the city’s social worker position until additional funding is made available through local partnerships and grants at the Sept. 28 meeting. The position was created in 2024 and has been held by Emilee…
St. Louis Center to Host Annual Trunk or Treat on October 21
St. Louis Center is excited to welcome the community to its 11th annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 21st, beginning at 5:00 PM. This family-friendly event brings together residents, families, volunteers, and community members for an evening of Halloween fun featuring:…
Old St. Mary School Opens Its Doors for a Dark and Mysterious Halloween Tour
What do James Bond, black ravens, and chalkboards all have in common? The answer: They all have a dark and mysterious story to tell. And they all feature prominently in the upcoming tour of the old St. Mary School building. As part of the Chelsea Chamber’s Hometown Halloween…
U-M grad Maaza Mengiste wins MacArthur Genius Grant
A University of Michigan alum has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
Ypsilanti Township residents continue fight against U-M/Los Alamos center at second town hall
The University of Michigan held another town hall meeting on Thursday regarding its proposed high-speed computing center with Los Alamos National Laboratory. And once again, the people of Ypsilanti Township told them they don’t want it built near them. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert…
Whitmer supports federal gas tax holiday, but declines to weigh in on state proposal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to call for a federal gas tax holiday. That’s as Michigan’s average gas price for a gallon of unleaded remains around $4.50. Colin Jackson reports.