Lori's Hands is a nonprofit organization that builds partnerships between college students and community members with chronic illness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke with local student volunteers Grace Yuan and Jillian Retzler to hear about the practical assistance they provide in return for budding relationships that benefit the student’s long-term learning.

Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the upcoming budget for the County Health Department. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, one area where a personnel shortage continues is having enough qualified nurses.

Local Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, alongside Democratic New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle, introduced a bill that could prevent the renaming of any of the Great Lakes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

New job and career outlooks from the state of Michigan are detailing where to expect the most growth in the coming years. Colin Jackson has more

The Ann Arbor Fire Department launched a community engagement campaign to reduce potential fire risks during back-to-school parties. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The MLive Media Group is ending all print editions of its newspapers around Michigan. The last will hit front porches and newsstands on December 6th. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Detroit Jazz Festival arrives at Detroit's historic Hart Plaza this Labor Day weekend! WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin talked all about what to expect this year with the festival's president and artistic director, Chris Collins.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is launching a new program designed to show that in-patient healing can go beyond hospital walls. Its "Hospital Without Walls" initiative fundamentally redefines modern healthcare by physically integrating medical wellness with the surrounding natural ecosystem. Rebekah Warren discussed this innovative and environmentally friendly plan with Lacey Sapkiewicz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston.

The Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday gave preliminary approval to an emergency moratorium on providing any new zoning permits for data centers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Michigan elections officials to respond to a lawsuit over a proposed constitutional amendment. Colin Jackson has more.

Juvenile justice advocates marked their latest policy wins with a gathering in Detroit Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Huron River has experienced an uptick in litter over the past several years. The City of Ann Arbor has been working on ways to address this growing issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.