Many area residents don't know that the tangle of shrubs, saplings, and wildflowers on the south side of Prospect Park in Ypsilanti once was the location of a showcase, crescent-shaped pond called Luna Lake. Decades later, it was home to a native plant garden. The garden suffered neglect, especially during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but area residents and neighborhood association leaders are hoping a public workday in October will provide needed rehabilitation. Rylee Barnsdale discussed the event and its goals with organizer, Rachel Blistein.

With Washtenaw County voters being asked this fall to consider a millage for senior services, discussion is now turning to the creation of an office of aging. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former President Donald Trump rallied Michiganders Tuesday night. Colin Jackson was at the town hall-style event in Flint.

Engage @ EMU set up tables on Eastern Michigan University’s campus for Tuesday’s Voter Registration Day to help students sign up to vote. Ana Longoria has the story.

A federal judge says she will issue a decision today on whether Robert F. Kennedy Junior can have his name removed from Michigan’s presidential ballot. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A report by an independent public safety communications firm recommends against, for now, Washtenaw Metro Dispatch taking on dispatching for fire emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County saw an increase in firearm deaths in 2023, but they remain well below state and national rates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council is moving to close a loophole in its Home Rating Energy Disclosure process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

66 acres of vacant farmland along US-23 in Pittsfield Township is soon to be developed for more housing. WEMU's Ana Longoria has more.

Robert F. Kennedy Junior’s effort to remove his name from Michigan’s presidential election ballot heads to federal court this week. Kennedy wants to withdraw after endorsing former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Rick Pluta reports.