Over this past summer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy named a new chief climate officer. Alessandra Carreon was named to the position over the summer after serving on the Michigan Public Service commission. It is a challenging time to try and follow through on adaptation and resiliency policies. Alessandra will discuss how EGLE is proceeding and what the goal is by the end of the Whitmer Administration at the end of 2026 with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

Over 10,000 people are expected to explore numerous closed-off streets in downtown Ann Arbor tonight as part of "Midnight Madness". WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Today, kids at Perry Early Learning Center in Ypsilanti will be treated to a little extra holiday cheer through an annual gift-giving initiative. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has more.

Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has struck down an election rule from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office. As we hear from Rick Pluta, the challenge was filed by the state and national Republican parties.

Eastern Michigan University has found its next president. The Board of Regents is expected to approve the hire next week. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer is striking back at the County Commission moving to take away control of her human resources department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Township officials are encouraging families in the local community to write a letter to Santa as part of a campaign to bring holiday cheer to the township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

An esteemed and beloved organist at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor recently and suddenly passed away. Andrew Rogers will be honored with a Celebration of Life tribute. WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts cinema programming director Nick Alderink discuss Rogers' contributions and about tonight's event at the Michigan Theater. Additionally, they cover the next batch of new films and special holiday screenings playing in downtown Ann Arbor.

The Michigan Public Service Commission took public comment Wednesday night on a plan to provide power to a massive data center proposed for Saline Township. Elinor Epperson reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners wants to transfer administration of the Sheriff’s Office human resources department to the county. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti is beginning the process of transitioning to dark sky compliant lighting around the city with its new ordinance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.