Extreme heat, wildfire smoke and power outages are becoming more and more familiar parts of summer in Washtenaw County each year, and a growing network of local officials, health professionals and community organizers is working to help Ypsilanti residents do more than simply weather the next emergency. Lee Van Roth spoke about the actions being taken to protect residents with the director of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, Desirae Simmons.

Michigan’s major party candidates for governor sparred over many issues during a WOOD-TV-hosted debate in Grand Rapids Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

A resolution opposing Proposal B on the Ypsilanti November ballot failed to get the required votes for passage Tuesday night. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In response to numerous severe weather events over the years, the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office introduced a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan, which would allow municipalities to secure necessary funding for disaster relief while also advancing local carbon neutrality goals. Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons joined Rebekah Warren to discuss the current state of the plan and its impact on the environment.

Michigan’s attorney general is reiterating that people should have confidence in the state’s elections. Colin Jackson has more.

The administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler, was in Livingston County Tuesday to check out a government contractor. As Russ McNamara reports, the stop was well-received.

The Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (A2SEU) is now a member of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association (MMEA). WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Eastern Michigan University's Halle Library is raising awareness of book censorship while supporting students' right to access challenging ideas through literature. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Ann Arbor City Council is asking the administration to develop recommendations regarding the future of Veterans Memorial Park. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new poll shows Democrats have broad support among voters under 30. Russ McNamara reports.

Newly signed Michigan laws are cracking down on gift card fraud. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night voted to oppose a citizen-initiated ballot proposal that would establish a municipal utility board. Its supporters say they aren’t going away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.