Ann Arbor SPARK has published its 2024 annual report, revealing that $9.5 million was spent on start-up investments aimed at boosting the local economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A large crowd was on hand Thursday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Michigan Medicine’s Ypsilanti Health Care Center. The official opening is June 2nd. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Republican-led state House adopted a resolution Thursday to hold Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in contempt for failing to fully comply with a legislative subpoena. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Bills that passed in the Michigan House on Thursday would ban transgender athletes from playing girls’ school sports. Colin Jackson has more.

Ypsilanti Community High School a few months ago unveiled its new artificial intelligence learning space. Recognized as the first HP AI Spotlight School in the country, YCHS uses AI technology to advance career readiness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Carlos Lopez about the recent launch of their AI Ambassadors program, which hopes to advance teacher buy-in.

The Washtenaw County Board of Health is conducting a meeting Friday to discuss current public health concerns and establish pathways for potential solutions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

In the wake of voters approving the Older Adults Millage, Washtenaw County has applied to join the World Health Organization/AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The four-day Cinetopia Film Festival has come to a close and has been declared a success! WEMU's David Fair met up with Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to recap the festival and talk about the new films and special screenings coming your way for Memorial Day weekend!

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners wants the state to know its opposition to the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Corridor project and possible future toll lanes on the highway. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance is advocating for Black people to feel safe and included in birding communities as part of its Black Birders Week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.