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U-M Center for American Dialogue launches content later this fall
The University of Michigan has opened a new center focused on improving interpersonal connection. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
Love a Good Crossword? We’ve Got Three.
Need a quick brain break? The Sun Times News Games page has something to distract you, whether you have a couple of minutes or want to settle in for a challenge. Crossword fans have three puzzles to choose from. Start small with the Mini Crossword, a quick 5×5 puzzle built for a…
Sherrone Moore alerted of alleged rape in 2024, Ann Arbor police report finds
According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, newly unredacted documents from the Ann Arbor Police Department reveal the woman who accused ex-football staffer LaTroy Lewis of assault in 2024 went to former coach Sherrone Moore the day after the assault. The Ann Arbor Police…
Feds ask UMich, other universities for public stance on admissions, free speech and AI
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a letter to university presidents and governing boards across the country Aug. 3, asking every postsecondary institution to publicly address their commitments to “rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service” before…
Dingell Proposes Federal Data Center Bill of Rights
Weekly Data Center Watch: The proposed framework targets utility costs, water, noise and transparency as Michigan utilities plan billions in new power generation. After months of debate over who should pay for data center infrastructure, how communities can control noise and…
Chelsea Schools Update Emergency Plan
The Chelsea School District has put in place an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is a guide for how the district prepares for, responds to and recovers from emergencies that may affect students, staff, schools or community. The school board approved the update plan…
EMU hosting conference examining the history of Black student activism
Eastern Michigan University is hosting a two-day conference on the history of Black student activism on campus. The conference is also commemorating the 10th anniversary of 2016 student protests following the murder of George Floyd. WEMU’s Ana Longoria sits down with Dr. Peter…
Another Developer Walks Away from Dexter’s 3045 Broad Street
B For more than a decade, Dexter officials have tried to turn one of downtown’s most prominent vacant properties into a mixed-use development. The latest attempt has now joined a growing list of plans that did not make it to construction. The Ferlito Group has asked to terminate…
Ypsilanti City Council to be asked to oppose police budget ballot proposal
Ypsilanti City Council member Patrick McLean is asking his colleagues to officially come out against city ballot Proposal B, which would require a vote of the public to increase the police budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Domestic violence advocates urge passage of PPO bills
Advocates are pressing Michigan lawmakers to get rid of fees for serving restraining orders. Colin Jackson reports bills to do so are nearing the finish line.
Slotkin says voters should be wary of federal interference in midterms
A U.S. Senator from Michigan says Democrats need to have a plan if they retake Congress in November. As Russ McNamara reports, Elissa Slotkin says it’s the only way to move on from the Trump era.
Journalist Peter Bergen talks implications of 9/11 attacks 25 years later
More than 75 students and community members gathered at the Ford School of Public Policy Tuesday afternoon for “25 years after 9/11: Reflections on the U.S. war on terror,” a lecture examining the current and future implications of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event —…