Local school board candidates in most Michigan communities appear on the ballot without party labels. Many people who serve on school boards say they like it that way because their major responsibilities don’t align with partisan agendas. But, as K-12 education has become more of a political flashpoint, an effort has launched in Lansing to have school board candidates show their blue or red primary colors. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A new state grant could help Michigan community college students receive an associate degree even if they've transferred early to a longer program. Colin Jackson has more.

The Arbor South development was pulled again last night from the Ann Arbor City Council agenda. City officials say there’s still some work to be done on the proposal. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Pittsfield Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting this week to head off any proposed data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Suspensions in our public school system continue to be an issue. The students who are disciplined because of their behavioral issues often find it difficult to get out of the cycle and back on track. That’s where the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan makes a difference. WEMU's David Fair talked with the center's executive director, Peri Stone-Palmquist, about the work to secure an education for students in need and to light the path to a brighter future.

The Ann Arbor City Council is scheduled to vote on the largest brownfield project in the city’s history tonight, but not everyone is on board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s new Emergency Operations Center is up and running. The EOC is designed to enhance coordination with multiple partners at a single location. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Marquee Arts organist Andrew Rogers, who has played live accompaniment to many films at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor since 2008, has passed away. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw Community College students are getting help for access to textbooks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The cannabis business in Washtenaw County has been rather robust since the legalization of recreational use. Now, the state is putting an additional 24% tax to help fund road repair and construction. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre spoke with Mike DiLaura about potential business impacts in Washtenaw County. Mike is the Chief Corporate Operations and General Counsel at House of Dank, which has stores in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

The citizens group Ann Arbor Indivisible will gather outside the Tesla dealership in Ann Arbor Saturday to collect food donations and demand more from the wealthy, particularly Elon Musk. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Board of Education approved new standards for health education at its meeting Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.