The weather is warming up, and the same can be said about the movie world! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to discuss the newest films landing on the big screen, what to expect at this year's Cinetopia Film Festival, and the special screenings that are coming to Ann Arbor!

The Michigan Senate okayed around $63 billion in department spending for the next state budget Wednesday. As Colin Jackson explains, the bill that passed does not include funding for K-12 schools.

The land purchase deal south of Ann Arbor that was planned to be a data center has fallen through. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Doctors at the University of Michigan may soon be able to diagnose a difficult to spot form of heart disease using AI. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Bills meant to keep kids safe online passed in the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor’s Sustainability Commission is considering possible deer management methods as the deer population grows and raises concerns within the community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Environmental concerns continue to surround data centers, and there are a number either approved or planned in Washtenaw County. Supporters of these centers contend there are ways to ensure environmental health while improving the local economy. We’ve explored environmental concerns on WEMU’s "Issues of the Environment." This time around, we’ll get a business perspective on it. Phil Santer is Chief Operating Officer for Ann Arbor SPARK, and he joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the economics of these data centers.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has secured funding for its plan to build a roundabout in Scio Township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) program for grid reliability and energy affordability in Ann Arbor is expected to launch next week. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan House of Representatives voted Tuesday to stop certain practices in the so-called “troubled teen industry.” Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor Education Association (AAEA) has voted to reject a tentative contract with Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS). WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A dual language program at Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School is dedicated to language development in early childhood. “Bridging Language, Honoring Identity: The Impact of Scaffolded Bilingual Bridging on Spanish Language Development" is a new project that will explore how Spanish–English instructional strategies on vocabulary retention affects students in a Spanish-immersion setting. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor discussed the project with YCS kindergarten teacher Viviana Iturbe and professional learning consultant Melissa Brooks-Yip.