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2025 is wrapping up, and one of the primary issues raised over the past year is the proliferation and impacts of data centers. In 2026, we're likely to see some of these centers move toward becoming operational. Weighing economic benefit against potential environmental harm will continue, and there will be more vocal support and outrage for each proposed center. WEMU's David Fair got together with Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons to try and compute the impact of data centers in Washtenaw County.
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The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is investing more than $8 million in road improvements next year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Weekly benefits for Michigan workers who file for unemployment benefits will increase in 2026. Rick Pluta explains. -
The Michigan Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to a state law regarding terrorist threats. Colin Jackson has more. -
Ozone House in Ann Arbor is seeking alternative solutions to secure funding for its youth sheltering programs after this year’s federal cuts have impacted them greatly. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
Washtenaw County’s Avalon Housing is looking forward to a productive 2026. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the organization has several projects ongoing. -
The increased cost of living is taking a toll on many Washtenaw County families. SOS Community Services provides shelter, needed resources and food, but the need is growing. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Michigan’s building safety laws are seeing an update that some say could protect young children in case of an emergency. Colin Jackson has more -
County officials worked this year to connect the Border-to-Border (B2B) Trail in Chelsea between North Territorial and Boyce Road and completed the Barton-Bandemer Tunnel in Ann Arbor. They’re now focusing on filling a key piece of the trail for 2026. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
For more than 40 years, the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum has filled the space of a former firehouse at 220 E. Ann Street in Ann Arbor. As we close out 2025, we can look forward to another fascinating and intriguing year. Susan Westhoff is President and CEO of the Museum and of the Leslie Science and Nature Center. She joined WEMU's David Fair to reflect on the current year and let us know about all of the new things we’ll get to learn in 2026! -
As the year is drawing to a close, Ann Arbor Public Schools are looking forward to a busy 2026. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The search for Chelsea’s next city manager has attracted several dozen applicants. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
The future of the Davenport House - Curtiss Mansion in Saline is expected to be decided when the City Council returns in January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
