News

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-02-05 > wcc-recognized-by-washtenaw-county-with-environmental-excellence-award

WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award

WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (127+ words) The Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with an Environmental Excellence Partnership Program Award. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story. WCC recognized by Washtenaw County with Environmental Excellence Award Washtenaw County government has recognized Washtenaw Community College with…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > michigan-news > 2026-02-04 > school-board-member-sues-rochester-schools-over-privacy-policy

School board member sues Rochester Schools over privacy policy

School board member sues Rochester Schools over privacy policy1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (458+ words) A Rochester Community Schools trustee is suing her district over free speech concerns. Carol Beth Litkouhi says her fellow board members censured her for writing an op-ed criticizing a proposed millage to fund schools in Oakland County. She claims district…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-02-04 > aaps-and-city-of-ann-arbor-meet-to-form-cooperative-ties

AAPS and City of Ann Arbor meet to form cooperative ties

AAPS and City of Ann Arbor meet to form cooperative ties2+ day, 23+ min ago   (116+ words) Officials from Ann Arbor Public Schools and the City of Ann Arbor are looking to strengthen cooperation between the two entities in the year ahead. The "Partners in Progress: City School Collaboration" meeting was a first-of-its-kind opportunity for school and…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-02-03 > washtenaw-county-school-districts-consider-allotted-snow-day-extension-plans

Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans

Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (140+ words) Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans'WEMU Washtenaw County school districts consider allotted snow day extension plans As winter weather leads to more school closures, some districts may have to consider extending the school year. Local school…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-02-02 > ychs-principal-dr-chelsea-harris-hugan-inspires-students-to-be-agents-of-change

YCHS Principal Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan inspires students to be agents of change

YCHS Principal Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan inspires students to be agents of change3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (357+ words) Ypsilanti Community High School Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. This is Black History Month, and we're here today to celebrate and reflect on Black achievement in the community. With me today is my guest, Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan. She's the…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-01-30 > wisd-looks-to-adopt-new-education-strategies-from-other-districts

WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts

WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (131+ words) WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts'WEMU WISD looks to adopt new education strategies from other districts The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is looking to utilize strategies from other districts to improve its educational programming throughout…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-01-30 > local-educator-says-decreased-anxiety-would-be-benefit-of-ban-on-cell-phone-use-in-classrooms

Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms 

Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms 6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (144+ words) Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms'WEMU Local educator says decreased anxiety would be benefit of ban on cell phone use in classrooms Legislation waiting for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature would…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > wemu-news > 2026-01-29 > ypsilanti-township-residents-get-ready-for-thursdays-u-m-open-house-on-information-center

Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center

Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (166+ words) Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center'wemu.org Ypsilanti Township residents get ready for Thursday's U-M open house on information center The University of Michigan is holding an open house tonight to inform residents…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > show > on-the-ground-ypsi > 2026-01-28 > otgypsi-nick-azzaro-brings-his-ypsilanti-future-history-project-to-ypsilanti-community-schools

#OTGYpsi: Nick Azzaro brings his 'Ypsilanti Future History' project to Ypsilanti Community Schools

#OTGYpsi: Nick Azzaro brings his 'Ypsilanti Future History' project to Ypsilanti Community Schools1+ week, 1+ day ago   (368+ words) Sarah Rigg's Feature Article:Students respond to Ypsi history through art in "Ypsilanti Future History" project Nick Azzaro: Thank you so much for having me! Lee Van Roth: So, for listeners who may not be familiar or if this is…...

WEMU-FM
wemu.org > michigan-news > 2026-01-22 > michigan-senate-poised-to-send-classroom-cell-phone-ban-to-whitmer

Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer

Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (143+ words) Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer'WEMU Michigan Senate poised to send classroom cell phone ban to Whitmer The state Senate is poised for a final vote on legislation to require school districts to create policies…...