As the month of September wraps up, the film world still delivers something new! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they gave a preview of the exciting (and spooky) film offerings coming to the Michigan Theater and State Theatre this October!

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a plan of what to do with the revenue generated though the sale of the Kline’s parking lot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

For years, the ladders of the Ann Arbor Fire Department have been a symbol of service to the community. Now, after being decommissioned, the ladders are being repurposed. WEMU Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan’s August Primary can put a squeeze on city and county clerks. As Russ McNamara reports, the two candidates for Secretary of State are keeping an eye on it.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted Wednesday to toughen the punishment for sex crimes. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council has narrowly approved a resolution directing the administration to develop recommendations for a regional deer management program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The spotted lanternfly is considered an invasive species in Washtenaw County, due to the fact that it feeds on trees, leaving serious damage in its wake. Right now, the county is taking action to protect local forests. Rebekah Warren shared more on these efforts with Matt DeJonge, Community Forester for the Washtenaw County Conservation District.

School is officially back in session for Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) students, but summer didn't keep some students and teachers away from the classroom. YCS's Grizzly Learning Camp gives students opportunities to explore their interests and further their education through hands-on projects and field trips. The camp's coordinator, YCS teacher Tiffany Powell, talked about the camp and the partnerships behind it with Lee Van Roth.

Ann Arbor is the first city in Michigan to grant tenants the right to organize and has approved an expanded Tenants' Bill of Rights. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan is among several state educational institutions named in US News and World Report that have seen their rankings at the national level drop. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A new report by the University of Michigan’s Center for Health and Research Transformation says new Trump Administration work requirements for Medicaid recipients will not lead to desired increased employment. They could instead create problems for the state and residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan environmentalists are continuing to push for stronger data center regulations. Colin Jackson has more.