A dual language program at Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School is dedicated to language development in early childhood. “Bridging Language, Honoring Identity: The Impact of Scaffolded Bilingual Bridging on Spanish Language Development" is a new project that will explore how Spanish–English instructional strategies on vocabulary retention affects students in a Spanish-immersion setting. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor discussed the project with YCS kindergarten teacher Viviana Iturbe and professional learning consultant Melissa Brooks-Yip.

The City of Ann Arbor is working with the urban development group Strong Towns to give residents a closer look at how it responds to traffic crashes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

It is 2026, and all too often, we continue to see incidents of discrimination in housing. In fact, because of increasing complaints, the Fair Housing Center of Washtenaw County had to rebrand as the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan about 10 years ago. Why is this still happening? WEMU's David Fair talked it over with the Fair Housing Center’s executive director, Kristen Cuhran.

The Ann Arbor School District is facing some long-term budget obstacles. That as members of its teachers' union wrap up voting today on a tentative contract. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Lyme disease cases continue to jump round the state, including here in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw County’s economy is expected to continue to see measured growth over the next three years, even as risks persist. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Joshua Lee of Wyandotte has pleaded guilty to having sex with inmates while employed at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Scio Township Fire Department will soon be rolling out a new water tanker truck. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Today is Arbor Day, and students from Ypsilanti International Elementary School got their hands dirty. They participated in tree plantings next door in Prospect Park. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In the November 2024 elections, Washtenaw County residents approved a new tax to support the communities’ elders. The Older Persons Millage is a half-mil levy to be collected for a period of eight years. Last summer, the County Board of Commissioners set the framework for how the money is to be allocated and, in January of this year, named Shannon Effler as the new director of the Office of Aging Services. She will oversee the millage and the services it provides to those 60 and over in our community. Shannon spoke to WEMU's David Fair about the plans for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit recently defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald to secure the Michigan Democratic Party's nomination for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel who cannot run again due to term limits.

The expansion of Ann Arbor’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA)’s boundary to the Huron River is expected to benefit the city’s northern corridors. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.