The three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor met Wednesday for the first of two back-to-back television debates ahead of the August primary. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw Community College is presenting a proposal to local voters on whether or not to renew the school’s operating millage for another 10 years. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Supporters of a proposal to create a municipal electric utility for the city are gathering signatures to amend the city charter to place the initiative on the November ballot. Later approval by voters would create a board to oversee the utility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Leaders of a cash assistance program for pregnant and new mothers have a $20 million dispute with the Republican leadership of the Michigan state House. Colin Jackson explains.

Michigan Medicine’s Kahn Health Care Pavilion in Ann Arbor is now the largest healthcare facility in the world to earn LEED Platinum certification. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell hosted a celebration Wednesday afternoon in Trenton commemorating what would have been her late husband, John Dingell's 100th birthday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Every day, the choices we make in our homes and communities connect to much bigger environmental stories. One of those connections is through Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. But what does that look like right here in Washtenaw County? Lydia McMullen-Laird is the co-founder and deputy director of the Ann Arbor-based Zerowaste.org. She and Rebekah Warren discussed ways residents can reduce their use of everyday plastic and how to participate in the 2026 Plastic Free July Challenge.

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is kicking off the summer with some big sporting events in the Ypsilanti area. One of which is the return of the RowFest National Championship on Ford Lake in Ypsilanti Township, running July 10-19. Lee Van Roth provided all of the details on this exciting event in a conversation with the Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, Meaghan Hughes.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is recommending the approval of a major housing expansion for the Woodbury Gardens Apartments and Townhomes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is moving to develop a decarbonization program for commercial businesses to advance its A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality plan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to place election monitors in Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for Michigan’s August primaries. We have more from Rick Pluta.