Food, housing, transportation, health care, education—the price of everything is going up and putting a strain on greater numbers of people. The hardship is worse for those who are already living at or under the poverty line. Combating poverty and the challenges that perpetuate poverty through generations is at the heart of the work performed by the Ypsilanti-based non-profit, Friends In Deed. While the need for assistance is growing, so is the resolve to address poverty and related issues. For Friends In Deed Executive Director R. Tyrone Kelsey, the mission is personal. He explains why in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to ask the University of Michigan to hold off on purchasing property from Concordia. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Secure gun storage saves lives. With that in mind, the Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding the public about Michigan’s gun safety laws. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ann Arbor Public Schools needs to focus on rightsizing its staff regarding its enrollment numbers. That’s one of the suggestions coming from new Chief Financial Officer Ante’ Britten as they work on the next budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

An initiative is being rolled out from the federal to the local level that will aid Washtenaw County farmers and preserve their livelihoods. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

University of Michigan registered nurses are holding an informational picket and march on Sunday. They are seeking a new contract with Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Community Choir has made it its mission to bring quality music to the area for more than 30 years. The choir encourages people of all ages and from all walks of life to join, whether experienced singers, or those who like to sing in the shower! WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Ypsilanti Community Choir Music Director Ariel Toews-Ricotta about the choir and their Spring 2026 concert, which takes place tonight.

Details surrounding an independent investigation by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners into Sheriff Alyshia Dyer’s county-issued vehicle have become public. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The August primary ballot for Washtenaw County races is set. It’s filled with millage renewals, city council races and a vote on a data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Starting next year, 11th graders in Michigan will no longer face the essay portion of the Michigan Merit Exam, and SAT scores will no longer have to be part of high school transcripts. That’s under bills signed Thursday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A survey by Ann Arbor Public Schools shows a large portion of the community want teachers’ pay to be a priority in budget discussions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti has been seeing success in sparking local interest in the city’s history with its "Throwback Thursdays" campaign. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.