New legislation from Michigan Senate Democrats would sharply increase electric bill credits for outages to "incentivize" utilities to improve. Tracy Samilton reports.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is spotlighting local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents Tawn Beliger, who is challenging incumbent Sue Shink for the 14th Senate District. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her goals for the state of Michigan if elected.

In the run-up to Election Day, "Washtenaw United" is expanding focus from those who move and shake the nonprofit and advocacy world to those who move and shape our policy world—our local candidates for state Senate and state House. This week, WEMU presents State Sen. Sue Shink, who represents the 14th Senate District. She spoke with Decky Alexander about her work and her goals for the state of Michigan if re-elected.

Chelsea and Michigan State Police successfully disarmed a bomb found in a gas station outside of downtown Chelsea. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The success of Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility in the Bryant neighborhood has the city looking to expand the project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Nearly 100 acres of land in Livingston County north of Ann Arbor may become the future site of a Michigan National Guard facility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The U.S. Senate debate grew heated at times. As Russ McNamara reports, the Republican candidate often chose personal attacks over policy.

Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the recent opening of Legacy Barber College in Ann Arbor. It’s the first barber college to open in the area. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor joins Andy LaBarre of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber for a discussion with Gerod Sturgis about the opening of his new barber school.

Michigan’s attorney general sued the state’s biggest health insurance company in federal court Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Work is underway along the South State Street-Eisenhower corridor around I-94 in Ann Arbor to improve and beautify the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor School Board has agreed to a 90-day pause in its dispute with the U.S. Department of Justice over its transgender policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is considering some rule changes, including involving public comments during meetings. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.