Women’s flag football is charging its way into Eastern Michigan University as the college's newest varsity sport. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Are you familiar with pocket forests? These are dense plantings of native trees and shrubs that can influence water movement and soil conditions and improve the environment and ecosystem in a targeted area. There are already some in Washtenaw County, and more are coming. WEMU's David Fair talked about the growing number of small-scale ecological projects with Dr. Heather Chen-Yost, who is a volunteer with the Tree Town Urban Forest Team.

Starting a new business—even a small business—takes a lot of work and resources. Fortunately, Ann Arbor SPARK East in Ypsilanti is there to provide such resources with its Small Business Support Hub. Lee Van Roth talked all about what the program does for budding entrepreneurs with Ann Arbor SPARK's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a rezoning for a new housing complex in the North Central Neighborhood. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline has extended the contract of Police Chief Marlene Radzik for another two years. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Concern has been rising among some local residents about finding ticks on their pets after returning home from a walk. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

What should happen when nine bills pass the state Legislature but never physically make it to the governor? Colin Jackson reports that’s the question the state Supreme Court will consider today.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge says the Michigan Bureau of Elections can’t deny access to public records on what method voters use to cast their ballots under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Facing a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, Ann Arbor School Board Trustee Don Wilkerson has resigned. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is advancing its community policing efforts by increasing its presence around the downtown area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council will get a look at the next proposed budget this evening. It includes dipping into the General Fund for some needed infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor and the Downtown Development Authority are developing a program to improve conditions in the downtown area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.