Preparations are underway for Marquee Arts' biggest cinematic event of the year! WEMU's David Fair was joined by Marquee Arts' Nick Alderink with a sneak peek at the 2026 Cinetopia Film Festival. Plus, they chatted about the new films of the week and all of the special screenings coming to Ann Arbor!
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Members of the Ann Arbor Education Association will gather today to discuss the tentative contract agreement reached with the school district. Its likelihood of passage is uncertain. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority has adopted a 12-month moratorium on water and sewer services for data centers and similar facilities. The time will be used for a due diligence study on their effects. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Michigan’s two biggest universities would see a funding hit in a $76 billion spending proposal passed Wednesday in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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Ann Arbor is well on the way to recovery after an EF-1 tornado tore through the area a week ago. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office recognized past and present employees along with its community partners during a combined 2024 and 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony this week. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor and the District Library have finalized their agreement that will lead to a new downtown library and a major housing project. But it’s still going to be some time before anyone moves in. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Union workers with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) are holding an informational picket on Thursday to raise awareness ahead of contract negotiations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs said it has reviewed the allegations of "lewd messages" concerning Regent Jordan Acker. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Today is Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet." To mark the occasion, we take a look at the power of natural river flow and the benefits and consequences of man-made dams. There are some legislative reforms under consideration in Lansing, and, in the meantime, there are a number of dams in Washtenaw County in different states of functionality. Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair for a look at where the power of policy and funding will lead us in the years ahead.
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The African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County (AACHM) has been making strides in its efforts to rehabilitate and transform Woodlawn Cemetery in Ypsilanti Township, the only known African American graveyard in Washtenaw County. AACHM Board Chair Dr. Debby Covington joined Lee Van Roth to talk about the progress already made on the project and what else is planned.
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This year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” A free program offered by the City of Ann Arbor exemplifies that theme by helping residents plant new trees. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.
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Approving funding to establish a Community Responder Program in Ypsilanti will have to wait for the budget process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.