Affordability is one of the major issues in 2026, and it has exacerbated food insecurity throughout the country and here at home in Washtenaw County. There are resources to help, but not everyone knows what is available. That is particularly true when you move beyond the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas. One such support service organization is the Manchester Community Resource Center. WEMU's David Fair spoke with executive director Carol Wotring about what is available and how increasing demand is impacting that part of our community.

The City of Saline is looking to put a hold on any data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A town hall meeting is being held tonight to discuss how to stop a proposed new landfill in Salem Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Public Schools educators represented by the Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) have entered the winter semester without a new union contract. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

More than 7 million Americans suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's. And reports indicate the number of new cases will double by 2060. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A rally and march are planned in Ann Arbor this morning for Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor has completed Michigan’s first implant of the smallest device for heart rhythm treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As we begin to settle into the new year, the economy in America, and right here in Washtenaw County, is facing some uncertainties. On this month's edition of "Washtenaw Business Lens," we explore the issues and potential local impacts. WEMU's David Fair was joined by Andy LaBarre from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber and Eastern Michigan University Associate Professor of Economics, Dr. Amanda Stype for a look at the business year ahead.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s delighted the U.S. House has voted to extend Affordable Health Care tax credits for three years. The bill passed Thursday on a vote of 230-196. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democratic 47th District House Representative Carrie Rheingans is encouraging her local constituents to be politically conscious this election year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the University of Michigan does not have to share research videos of experiments on mice with an animal rights group. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for governor, is unveiling a health policy vision she says focuses on access, affordability and fairness. Colin Jackson has more.