On October 1, 2025, the federal government shutdown began, halting many research projects tied to federal agencies, including those vital to the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs. The shutdown compounded earlier funding shortfalls that had already strained the Cooperative...

Halloween may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw away your jack-o’-lanterns. Washtenaw County is collaborating with local farms to give pumpkins a new purpose. WEMU’s Ana Longoria h...

Ann Arbor’s new Bluebelt program is now open for applications. The Bluebelt expands the city’s existing Greenbelt land preservation work to focus specifically on protecting drinking water and natural hydrology within the Huron River watershed. The city will use conservation...

Election Day is next week, and voters in Ann Arbor have the option to vote beginning Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates.

Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates.

People from all around the community are expected to gather in downtown Ann Arbor this Sunday for trick-or-treating during the annual Halloween Parade on Main Street. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the detai...

As fall colors peak across Washtenaw County, leaf drop offers a timely moment for tree health assessments and strategic planning, especially before spring’s renewed growth. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recommends that oak pruning be done during dormant months and...

The City of Ypsilanti has passed a resolution opposing the construction of a joint University of Michigan/Los Alamos National Laboratory facility in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert report...

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is considering expanding services for TheRide with new funding that’s now available from the 2025-2026 state budget. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

No matter who you are or where you come from, building a happy, successful life and career will present its fair share of challenges. Now imagine taking on that task having just been released from prison. It can be daunting and overwhelming. A Brighter Way is an Ypsilanti-based non-profit that provides support and mentorship to returning members of our community. Organization deputy director LaQuan Hill joined WEMU's David Fair to share his story of imprisonment, release and working the path to a better future. Now, he's dedicated to passing along the lessons he’s learned to others in search of "A Brighter Way".

Police officials in some Washtenaw County municipalities are warning businesses about counterfeit $100 bills being circulated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given conditional approval to a major affordable housing project. It will be going up on the site of the old YMCA on Fifth Street. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert report...

A report into how and why the Ann Arbor School District had to cut $25 million from its current budget and how its Fund Balance dropped below 2% has plenty of blame to spread around. WEMU’s Kevin Meer...

In September 2025, the City of Ann Arbor launched a network of ten solar-powered air-quality monitors placed across the city. These stations measure fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and ozone (O₃), with results translated into EPA-standard Air Quality...

Washtenaw Business Lens: The impacts of federal immigration policy  WEMU

Ann Arbor Public Schools produced a mixed bag in its annual student achievement report. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Funding for federal employees and programs in Washtenaw County remains in limbo as the government continues to be shut down. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Funding for federal employees and programs in Washtenaw County remains in limbo as the government continues to be shut down. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ellsworth Road in Pittsfield Township has become the first local pilot project using rubberized hot mix asphalt that incorporates ground tire rubber, marking a new step in Washtenaw County’s effort to test sustainable, resilient paving practices. By diverting scrap tires...

One in four parents say their child exhibits a medical or behavioral health condition that requires assistance at school. That’s according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott children’s hos...