This week's top Washtenaw County stories include an early start to flu season, a big honor for the superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools and heightened immigration enforcement activity in Washtenaw County.

In the aftermath of the mid-term election results, both nationally and statewide, the immediate and long-term effects on local businesses is discussed in this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens." WEMU's Caroline MacGregor sat down with Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Chamber Director Andy LaBarre and EMU Regent-elect Kirk Profit to discuss what to expect moving forward.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is making another overseas trade trip. Steve Carmody reports.

A coalition of maternal healthcare advocates is laying out their policy wish list for Michigan’s next legislative term. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw County’s My Future Fund continues to see great success. The program is designed to help families pay for their kids’ higher education plans. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is testing out streetside trash corrals along downtown State Street. This initiative comes after numerous complaints from residents and businesses about trash management. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Can you believe how far we are into November already? Must be all of the movies coming out these days. WEMU's Mat Hopson and Tara Calligan talk about the latest cinematic happenings at the Michigan and State theaters, including a look at the 2026 Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer is responding to recent heightened immigration enforcement activity in the county. WEMU's Patrick Dunn reports.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking the federal government to refund Michiganders for money paid because of food tariffs. Colin Jackson has more.

Trinity Health has received a $200,000 grant from the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation that it plans to use to bolster its suicide prevention services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor is cracking down on potential fraud connected to virtual currency kiosks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County will see a drop in the number of available Medicare plans for the 2026-2027 coverage year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.