The Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday night approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the city still had to dip into its Fund Balance, but not as much as previously feared.

The playground at Ann Arbor’s Fuller Park will soon be completely replaced following a series of community engagement discussions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has proposed a new tax break as an incentive to build more affordable housing in Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

As energy bills continue to rise the Michigan League of Conservation Voters is renewing the push for the passage of a state Ratepayer Bill of Rights. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Local restaurant and wholesaler Juicy Kitchen is nearing reopening after a freezer fire that forced the Maple Road establishment to close this past September. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

State demographers warn that Michigan's aging population and stagnant labor market could have serious consequences if not addressed. One-third of Michigan's population is over 55, putting pressure on elder care and healthcare services. In Washtenaw County, there are a number of organizations working independently and collaboratively to serve the growing senior population. Among them is Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels. WEMU's David Fair talked with Director Courtney Vanderlaan about what her organization is doing on its own and as part of the Big Hearts for Seniors collaborative.

The third annual Ann Arbor Black Film Festival (A2BFF) takes place June 5-7. This year’s festival is poised to be bigger and more impactful cultural event than ever, with 21 visiting filmmakers and guests, featuring over 11 hours of content from 31 Black creatives across 11 states and nine countries. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with two of the featured filmmakers, Yehuda Sharim and Michael Soenen, and Festival Director Chris Anderson about the event.

Saline is looking to raise funds to help offset the costs associated with improvement projects for the Davenport-Curtiss House. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Legislature returns to Lansing today with a month remaining until the deadline to have the state budget wrapped up. Rick Pluta reports.

A large crowd of dignitaries, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, were on hand this afternoon for a celebration of the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Access to quality healthcare is becoming an issue for more and more people. For people of color and for those in lower income zip codes, the problem has always existed. One out of every seven adults in Michigan is dealing with chronic kidney disease and one in three are at risk. Experts call it a silent epidemic. If diagnosed early, it can be treated and managed, but all too many find out too late. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has been combatting this issue since 1955 by providing prevention programs and services to high-need populations. WEMU's David Fair looked at the growing need and demand for service and assistance with the foundation's Director of Policy and Programs, Crystal D'Agostino.

Washtenaw County is preparing for a hot summer with a list of cooling sites for easy access to the public. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.