A notable decline in the number of people taking advantage of the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period reflects growing affordability challenges for local families. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Jeremy Lapedis, Executive Director of the Washtenaw Health Project, about the tough choices many people are making when faced with escalating health insurance premiums.

A plan to prepare Michigan in case of a federal constitutional convention received a state House committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council on Thursday re-referred an overhaul of its bicycle parking requirements back to the Planning Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

House Speaker Matt Hall says he will roll out plans soon to cut real estate and property taxes that fund schools and local governments in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has given preliminary approval to a pair of brownfield plans bringing more affordable housing to Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A train derailment occurred early Wednesday leading to road closures that are expected to last several days. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

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.