The family of John Jenuwine - the 34-year-old veteran shot by police has filed an amended lawsuit claiming excessive force on the part of Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Creative Washtenaw is sponsoring "The Get Down", a pair of community concerts this coming Saturday, October 3 in Detroit and Sunday, October 4 in Ann Arbor. Drummer Ali Jackson and pianist Mr. B joined Michael Jewett in "The Music Room" to talk about the event.

The "Power of the Purse" fundraiser is one of the United Way of Southeastern Michigan's most anticipated events. It has raised more than $450,000 to fund organizations focused on advancing the economic success of women. Decky Alexander talked about this year's Power of the Purse event with Katie Groves, UWSEM's Senior Director for Engagement and Experience.

Local government leaders across Michigan say they support state regulations regarding data centers. That’s according to a survey conducted by the University of Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 150 kids from the Ann Arbor area got to spend Sunday morning learning skills from the University of Michigan baseball team and Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The pending removal of the Peninsular Dam later this year has caused concern for specific animals in its ecosystem. A group of local volunteers have concluded an effort to relocate mussels around the dam this summer. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.

Ann Arbor State Representative Carrie Rheingans has hit the electronic campaign trail for fellow Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s "a2Tech360" is underway with a series of events planned over the course of the 10-day event celebrating innovation in the greater Ann Arbor region. Jennifer Hayman is Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communication & Events for Ann Arbor SPARK, and she talked to Caroline MacGregor about the "Women in Tech" event lined up for Monday, September 28th from 10 AM-3 PM.

Thursday marked the first day of absentee voting in Michigan. And, as Colin Jackson reports, democracy groups are reassuring voters they can trust the election’s results.

The rising cost of goods and groceries is due in part to the high cost of diesel fuel. As Russ McNamara reports, the Trump Administration’s trade war with Canada isn’t helping.

An analysis by the University of Michigan shows a sharp drop in Detroit gun violence connected to a violence prevention program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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!