The Ann Arbor City Council has given preliminary rezoning approval for a proposed new ten-story, mixed use complex across from the Delonis Center. It was over the objections of some residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution to protect places of worship. WEMU’s Kevin Merschaert reports.

Candidates in two of Michigan’s most hotly contested statewide primary elections will debate this week. Colin Jackson has more.

A bill to guarantee juveniles facing delinquency proceedings the right to adequate legal counsel is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Michigan Public Radio’s Rick Pluta.

Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, but absentee ballots are already being collected. Supporters who now want to change their vote can still do so. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains how.

Inspired by her own experience as a caregiver for a loved one living with a serious mental health condition, Judy Gardner is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, inclusion, and access to care. She has continued that passion as Executive Director of the Washtenaw County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Gardner talked about the organization's work in promoting men's mental health with Decky Alexander.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says making changes to the way the Emergency 911 system is funded would greatly benefit the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly says he wants to have a strong, positive relationship with Washtenaw County officials. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline City Council approved the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the Saline Police Department. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

It's the first "1st Friday" with former state lawmaker Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak as your hosts. For this month's edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," Rebekah and Lisa talked about the current state of the Great Lakes with Cameron Davis, who served as a senior advisor to the administrator of the EPA and as "Great Lakes Czar" during the Obama administration.

The Legislature met until early this morning to finalize the new state budget – missing the legal deadline by two days. We have more from Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta in this joint report.

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reflects on where the nation is now and where it’s going. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.