The 2026 Cinetopia Film Festival is now in the books! WEMU's David Fair talks all about the festival's highlights with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink. They also chat about the new films landing on the silver screen this weekend and Ann Arbor's next round of special screenings.

After a marathon session, Washtenaw County Commissioners this morning approved a brownfield tax recapture for the Arbor South development. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 80 people gathered in front of the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility on Wednesday to protest conditions and recent inmate deaths at the prison. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dexter residents could see a property tax increase if the city does not receive state reimbursement funding tied to its public safety debt. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michiganders would see their property taxes lowered under bills passed Wednesday night in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson reports some fear that would come at the cost of schools and public services

A state Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday to create a Michigan Voting Rights Act, largely in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month that struck down key portions of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A southeast Michigan military base is likely to receive $152 million in state spending under a bill passed in the state Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Veterans Memorial Park in Ann Arbor is beginning to welcome visitors back, but some areas remain closed following last month’s tornado. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

When the Ann Arbor City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, it added funding for public safety and addiction treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

There is a growing local food network in Washtenaw County. As high prices increase food insecurity, more homegrown food can help. Further, local farmers are creating better connections with the general public, and that is helping to combat the climate crisis by helping reduce transportation-related emissions. There is also potential for more local economic impact. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ryan Poe, the founder of The Hungry Locavore, about local agriculture as part of our carbon neutrality and food insecurity solutions.

Melvin Parson founded We The People Opportunity Farm with the mission of helping formerly incarcerated individuals get a second chance at life. After his tragic passing in March of this year, long-time member LaWanda Hollister took over as the farm's executive director. She talked with Lee Van Roth about her vision of keeping Parson's dream of helping others alive.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly says he wants to see a strong relationship between EMU and the City of Ypsilanti. He stopped by Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to introduce himself to the city officials. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.