A new poll shows Democrats have broad support among voters under 30. Russ McNamara reports.

Newly signed Michigan laws are cracking down on gift card fraud. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night voted to oppose a citizen-initiated ballot proposal that would establish a municipal utility board. Its supporters say they aren’t going away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Since 1975, the SafeHouse Center has worked to provide advocacy and support through crisis intervention, housing assistance and community education for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to SafeHouse Center Executive Director Christine Watson about Wednesday's 50th Anniversary Evening Celebration, which will bring together supporters, partners, advocates and community members to reflect on SafeHouse Center’s history and invest in its future.

Ann Arbor residents now have more options for disposing of compost with new drop-off locations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Supporters of Republican attorney general candidate Doug Lloyd are attacking his Democratic opponent over sex trafficking. As Russ McNamara reports, they’re giving mixed messages in the argument against Eli Savit.

Ann Arbor may soon ban the sale of glue traps. An ordinance is being introduced at tonight’s city council meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will vote on a resolution encouraging voters not to approve Proposal E, creating a municipal electric utility board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The words, "I want to be ready," spring from one of the 6,000 African American spirituals that speak not just about waiting for what's next but actively preparing the ground we stand on. Here in Washtenaw County and in most communities, keeping cultural legacies alive and present requires that same kind of preparation. That’s what the Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale stands for. Decky Alexander talked about the chorale’s history and purpose with its musical director, Dr. Lavonte’ Heard.

Cardiac surgeons at Trinity Health Hospital in Ann Arbor are using robotic assistance to pave the way for a new aortic valve surgery procedure. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the opening of Legacy Barber College. The ribbon-cutting was held this morning in Briarwood Mall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Great Lakes hold one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water, but they're facing growing pressures from invasive species, pollution, aging infrastructure and new demands for water. Rebekah Warren and Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at the challenges facing our Great Lakes with Joel Brammeier, President and CEO of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, on a fundraising edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment."