Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor Public Schools wants to use artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and make sure it has proper oversight, so it’s not abused. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the Inkster City Council must read out loud the written public comments of a paralyzed man who is unable to attend its meetings in person. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The largest county Republican party in Michigan and John James, the Republican frontrunner for governor, are at odds over a debate later this month. Colin Jackson has more.

Eastern Michigan University’s new president has officially been on the job for just over a week. Dr. Brendan Kelly is EMU’s 24th president, taking over the reins from Dr. Smith, who has retired. A proud two-time EMU alum and Michigan native, President Kelly is returning in a true homecoming fashion to lead the institution that was the trajectory for his academic and professional path. He talked to WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about his transition.

A local Michigan House Representative is gathering support for a national statement to call for constitutional action against President Trump due to the ongoing war with Iran. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Saline is asking for financial help from the state and federal governments for rehabilitation of its sanitary sewer system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given its approval to a revised site plan for the SouthTown housing development project. The proposed complex faced challenges after developer 4M’s owner, Marge Poscher, died last October. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer put on a hard hat and a fluorescent vest Wednesday to launch the warm weather road repair season – paid for with money from last year’s bipartisan road funding deal. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A former NASA aerospace engineer will address students at Washtenaw Community College today. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department continues to expend huge resources to contain the spread of measles. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to the Health Department's spokesperson, Susan Ringler Cerniglia, about the effect on the department's daily activities in addition to increased costs associated with tracking the virus.

The Washtenaw County Conservation District is working with communities in the southwest part of the county to find ways to conserve and protect land in their area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.