Invasive plants are not just a backyard nuisance—they’re one of the biggest drivers of long-term habitat loss in the Huron River Watershed. Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor have become a local model for tackling the problem through coordinated stewardship and public engagement. WEMU's David Fair found out what they’re doing with Natural Areas Specialist, Steven Parrish.

Students across Ypsilanti Community Schools are learning local history in a hands-on way by turning it into art. A new project called "Ypsilanti Future History" invites students to explore the people, places, and events that shape their city and to imagine what its future might look like. The program is led by Ypsilanti artist and educator Nick Azzaro. He spoke about what he hopes the project will achieve with Lee Van Roth.

Over 200 people packed into Ann Arbor’s New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night for an interfaith vigil. It was in memory of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Goode, who died due to actions by federal immigration enforcement officers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

2026 is Washtenaw County’s bicentennial, and work has begun for the celebration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Local advocates for protecting the Huron River are raising concerns about the potential environmental impact of a proposed University of Michigan–Los Alamos computational facility planned along the riverfront in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Bipartisan bills to regulate drone usage in Michigan received a state House committee hearing Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father has died. As we hear from Rick Pluta, Richard Whitmer was a prominent figure in state politics and business in his own right.

An Eastern Michigan University alum is joining Team USA with aspirations of bringing home the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Ann Arbor for Public Power is kicking off its petition drive to create a public utility board. The group looks to collect 6,500 signatures by May in order to get the question on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 500 people braved the chilly temperatures and packed into Ann Arbor’s Liberty Plaza Monday night. They were there to remember Alex Pretti and others who lost their lives at the hands of federal immigration agents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Limited supplies of road salt are hindering the efforts of road crews throughout Michigan to keep up with demand. But here in Washtenaw County, we are faring a little better. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

An Upper Peninsula zoo is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to refuse a case that seeks to expand human rights protections to include chimpanzees. We have more from Rick Pluta.