The development of Water Street has been on the wish list of Ypsilanti politicians and residents for decades. Last night, two developers made their pitches on their vision for the vacant downtown area. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

When you call 911 with an emergency, do you ever think about how dispatchers must make split-second decisions on the legitamacy of your call? A bigger dilemma, lately, is how to respond when a person calls to say they fear a person near them but cannot describe any suspicious behavior. These are often described as "bias-influenced" calls. And they are a growing concern to the Washtenaw County Sheriff. Jerry Clayton. joined WEMU's Cathy Shafran, as he urges a "Call to Action" on bias-influenced dispatching.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is reporting a troubling trend with fewer people being reconnected with their lost pets. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

The Michigan House voted Tuesday to stop giving out letter grades like “A” or “F” to schools. Colin Jackson has more.

The Legislature has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer pro-union bills that include repealing Michigan’s decade-old right-to-work law.We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians is sounding the alarm about a potential crisis in the health care industry. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Flickering light and the clickety-clack of 24 frames of film per second running through a projector have kept projectionist Frank Uhle company for decades. Inside the booth high above the audience, he has been witness to Ann Arbor’s cinema culture since the 1980s. Join Deb Polich, your "creative:impact" host, to meet Frank and get a sneak preview of his new book "Cinema Ann Arbor" before it hits the stands in June.

Michigan Democratic lawmakers highlighted the need for more investment in urban areas during a roundtable discussion Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti City Council says it needs more time to examine its marijuana ordinance. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The city of Ann Arbor’s plan to buy eight duplexes on the west side of the city and turn them into affordable housing took a step forward last night. City council passed the first reading of a resolution unanimously. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.