Ann Arbor youth are very lucky to have not one, but two, fantastic educational venues. The Leslie Science and Nature Center gives kids a great outdoor experience, while the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum stimulates their minds with indoor activities. Charlie Reischl is the Director of Advancement at both institutions, and he joined Decky Alexander to talk about their latest work, including the "Access for All" initiative and the upcoming "Flutter" fundraiser.

The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority has approved a grant for Avalon Housing to help pay for repairs and renovations. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Community Schools has received authorization to establish its second International Baccalaureate Programme. The district began its first IB Programme focusing on career-related fields last year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Members of the Ann Arbor Education Association have ratified their new collective bargaining deal with the school district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Links to stream the Deroit Jazz Festival

The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has been getting an increasing number of reports of residents and businesses being targeted by impersonation scams. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A proposal to get a state constitutional amendment on the November ballot has been blocked by both the U.S. and Michigan Supreme Courts. Colin Jackson has more.

Citizens for Racial Equity in Washtenaw (CREW) is asking the County Commission to hire an implementation manager for its equity policy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan and several other mostly Democratic-led states are suing the federal government over a new rule blocking Medicaid from covering children’s gender affirming care. Colin Jackson has more.

We're approaching an extra-long weekend, so there's more time to squeeze in a trip to the movies! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films and special screenings coming your way for the Labor Day holiday weekend!

Lori's Hands is a nonprofit organization that builds partnerships between college students and community members with chronic illness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke with local student volunteers Grace Yuan and Jillian Retzler to hear about the practical assistance they provide in return for budding relationships that benefit the student’s long-term learning.