Educators from across Michigan gathered at Eastern Michigan University to develop a game plan to incentivize schools to promote and improve students' civic engagement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Residents of Avalon Housing’s Dunbar Tower in Ann Arbor will now be able to use an electric vehicle to run errands. It comes from a grant received by Avalon Housing from the Michigan Department of Transportation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It would cost more to remove the Saline River Dam in the short run. In the longer term, the cost of repairs and ongoing maintenance to keep the dam in place would cost even more. That’s the message presented to a packed house Monday night at Saline City Hall. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

DTE is working to replace old gas lines in Ypsilanti Township with more durable material. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

State officials say they’re looking for answers as to whether more could have been done to track and prepare for storms and tornadoes last week that caused at least four deaths. We have more from Rick Pluta.

There’s bipartisan support behind Michigan bills to expand the state’s missing person alerts beyond kidnapped children. But they’re still having trouble passing. Colin Jackson has more.

As Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine continue their negotiations, their patients are worrying about how a split would affect their health care. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor City Council recently approved contributions to its first project in its innovative Bluebelt initiative. The Bluebelt program is a supplement and extension of the city’s Greenbelt land preservation program. It aims to improve area water quality. Now, in partnership with Washtenaw County and Scio Township, Ann Arbor is purchasing the Davenport Property just west of the city, along Mill Creek. That will add 79 acres of woods, wetlands and farmland. WEMU's David Fair got an update on the Bluebelt program with Ann Arbor Land Acquisition Specialist, Rosie Pahl Donaldson.

The City of Saline is holding a town hall meeting tonight to discuss the future of the dam at Mill Park. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Tenants Union is seeking passage of an ordinance to get the legal authority to organize. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced plans for safety upgrades to the roundabout at State and Ellsworth Roads. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The first week following Daylight Saving Time can trigger several adverse health issues and increase the frequency of traffic crashes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.