Thousands across Michigan proudly decide to become Girl Scouts. The program is robustly present in Washtenaw County, too. The mission of the organization is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Still, scouting has had its fair share of controversies through the years. Brenna West is Chief Communications Officer with the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. She talked to WEMU's David Fair about the drive for equity, equality and inclusion and about some of the hurdles in helping girls get to that place.

Ann Arbor residents may be seeing hikes in their city utility rates later this year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When the Michigan State House returns next week, there will be a pair of bills regarding data centers for lawmakers to consider. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saline’s downtown town square project is receiving support from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office to kickstart its development. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

As road construction season heats up in Ann Arbor, city officials want to keep residents updated on how to avoid closures and delays. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As more beavers are moving into Dexter’s waterways, local officials are considering numerous options on how to co-exist with them and work around certain dilemmas. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Gas prices are skyrocketing; there is also raging debate over data centers and the shift to a more renewable energy future is being set back. Jennifer Granholm has helped shape energy policy as the former Governor of Michigan and as the U.S. Energy Secretary in the Biden Administration. She shared her perspective in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters CEO and President, Lisa Wozniak.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency say they’re taking action against microplastics contamination. It’s welcome news to local lawmakers who have been working to get them out of the water supply for years. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is declaring an energy emergency in Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive Thursday calling on state departments to compile information on how President Donald Trump’s tariffs affected Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Democratic Michigan Representative Haley Stevens is introducing legislation to bring back jobs that had been cut at the Social Security Administration. Colin Jackson has more

The Saline Police Department is asking for patience as it deals with an increase of traffic in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.