The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has named Ann Arbor SPARK as one of the first-ever recipients of the Michigan Innovation Fund. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Opponents of Ann Arbor’s Proposals A and B on the August ballot say the city has conceded the measures are non-binding and will not produce the benefits being promised. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Visitors poured into downtown Ann Arbor Thursday on the first day of the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Rescissions Act of 2025 has passed the U.S. House and Senate and now awaits President Trump's signature. This will claw back about $1.1 billion in already dedicated funds from public media. Morning Edition local host David Fair discusses potential consequences and the path forward with WEMU General Manager Molly Motherwell.

Activists hit the streets in several Washtenaw County locations on Thursday for “Good Trouble Lives On Day”. About 100 were in front of the Target at West Waters and Ann Arbor-Saline Roads to protest the company dropping its DEI policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has confirmed the presence of Jamestown Canyon Virus in local mosquito populations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

While they have been only provided plans, the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) says the proposed University of Michigan data center in Ypsilanti Township likely wouldn’t strain its capacity for water and sewer service. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan’s unemployment rate dipped in June for the second month in a row to 5.3%. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Thousands of Michiganders could soon get a letter in the mail saying their medical debt has been erased. Colin Jackson has more.

The City of Ann Arbor is working to launch its sustainable energy utility initiative and has found an executive director to spearhead the effort. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.