The City of Ann Arbor is sending out a team of damage assessors to document storm related impacts in the community following the recent tornado. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Huron River has risen after several days of steady rain this week, increasing flood risk for homes and businesses near the river. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A Michigan bill to keep utility rates steady for three years at a time received a state Senate committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Legislature is going to work on budget bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted along party lines Thursday to advance several budget bills to the floor. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Saying the time for change is now, new Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly says they are launching a new strategic planning process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

An affordable housing project in Chelsea has encountered complications that will delay construction. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Trump Administration is suing Washtenaw County over its policy not to cooperate with ICE. At Wednesday’s County Commission meeting, residents told the body to keep up the fight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Details are being withheld until union members can be briefed and vote on deal next week. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Township has passed a resolution asking the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) to impose a moratorium that would directly affect the proposed U-M/Los Alamos Computing Facility. It appears YCUA may be willing to oblige. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The creative community is coming together for the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti (iFFY) to display the impact film has on local culture. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The University of Michigan will start a new search to replace President-elect Kent Syverud, who announced his recent diagnosis of brain cancer. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Saying there needs to be continuity in leadership, Saline Mayor Brian Marl says he’ll be running for reelection this November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.