WEMU's David Fair got together with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to chat about the new films arriving in theaters this weekend and the latest round of special screenings coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they took time to remember actor Robert Duvall and filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, who both passed away this week.

Golden Limousine President and CEO, Sean Duval presents today's Black History Moment.

As the Olympic Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, an Eastern Michigan University alum has big hopes for gold. Jasmine “Jazz” Jones is a former member of EMU’s track and field team who has been chosen to participate on Team USA. She will compete in the two-woman bobsled heats beginning Friday, February 20th. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor had the opportunity to speak to Jones from the Olympic Village in Cortina, Italy.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a final draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and sent it to the City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three people were injured in an explosion triggered by a gas leak in an office building near Ypsilanti on Wednesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan House passed a bill package Wednesday to outlaw what’s known as “fertility fraud.” Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined the progressive think tank The Center for American Progress (CAP) on Wednesday to blame the Trump Administration for higher Michigan energy prices. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today's Black History Moment is the story of Rodney Slater, presented by Eastern Michigan University's Chief Diversity Officer, Dwight Hamilton.

As we continue the process of mapping out our energy future, there are a number of issues to address, from energy generation and storage to how our electric grids are developed, secured and controlled. State Senator Jeff Irwin is a proponent of virtual power plants as a part of the comprehensive solution. It would divert control of the grids away from the major, centralized utilities. The 15th District Democrat believes virtual power plants can give power to communities in determining their energy futures while saving ratepayers money. Learn more in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

The Ypsi Performance Space has hosted many community gatherings and musical performances over the years. Now, the venue is more eco-friendly, thanks to the recent installation of new electric vehicle chargers. Lee Van Roth talked all about the chargers and how they’ve created a better connection to the community with Ypsi Performance Space manager Steve Pierce.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is expected to give its final approval today of the city’s new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is considering its response to ICE activities in light of a new resolution restricting immigration enforcement activity on city property. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.