In a move that has sparked global and national debate, including here in Washtenaw County, President Donald Trump said the United States is “going to run” Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The couple has since pleaded not guilty to narcoterrorism and other charges. Javed Ali is an associate professor of practice at Ann Arbor’s Ford School of Public Policy and a former senior U.S. government counterterrorism official. He offers insight into a situation that raises questions about the legitimacy of U.S. power abroad in a conversation with WEMU's Caroline MacGregor.

The City of Chelsea is seeing early success with its community social worker pilot program. Goals are now in place for the program’s second and final year with hopes that it could be extended. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

We're one week into 2026 now, and some great movies are coming along with it! WEMU's David Fair and Nick Alderink from Marquee Arts discussed the latest films and special screenings available at your favorite movie houses!

Ypsilanti residents living near a man’s over-30-hour standoff with police are demanding answers as to why such dramatic tactics were used to end a mental health crisis. He was arrested unharmed. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department led the situation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is standing by its recommended childhood vaccination schedule, which includes 17 shots. That differs from recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which suggests children need only 11 vaccines. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is appealing a recent federal court decision on an oil and gas pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Colin Jackson has more

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion Wednesday that reverses budget cuts enacted last month by the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan wants to stop what he calls predatory home purchases in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University broke a new school record as 30 student-athletes were chosen to be represented in the 2025 All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) football team. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Ann Arbor is expecting progress towards its sustainability goals in 2026. Advancement on the voter-approved Sustainable Energy Utility will continue, and with the 2030 deadline rapidly approaching, more work is to be done to move ahead with the goals and aspirations of the city’s A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality plan. On the first "Issues of the Environment" of 2026, WEMU's David Fair explores the environmental year ahead with Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.

The Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is coming to the Michigan Firehouse Museum on January 17. The event provides a sampling of high-end whiskeys and bourbon from both local and national distilleries, as well as great food and live music. Lee Van Roth gives a preview of the 2026 Bourbon Fest with the event's organizer, Paul Starr.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission Tuesday night completed the latest and likely final draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.