A question asking Saline voters about the future of the Mill Pond Dam may not make it on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.

A bipartisan state board meets today to decide if a question to limit the political influence of utilities and businesses with large government contracts qualifies for the November ballot. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a new housing development on the site of the former University Inn on Stadium Blvd. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

Got no weekend plans? Well, a movie just might be the ticket! WEMU's Mat Hopson and Marquee Arts’ own Nick Alderink meet up again at the WEMU studio to talk about the new and returning films coming your favorite local movie houses!

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Mayor Brown about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown faces a challenge in the August 4th Primary election from Amber Fellows, who currently serves as City Council member of Ward 3. Both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican challenger, and the winner of the primary will run unopposed in the November election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Fellows about her campaign and the issues facing the city ahead of the August primary.

Early voting for this August’s primary election approaches for voters here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares what you need to know.

Early voting for the August 4th Primary Election begins on Saturday. There are two Democrats running for City Council in Ann Arbor’s Second Ward. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new report is questioning whether the state's newly approved budget is actually balanced, as required by the state constitution. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Supreme Court has refused a case filed by an animal rights group that is seeking constitutional legal rights for a group of chimpanzees in an Upper Peninsula Zoo. We have more from Rick Pluta.