It’s been more than a year since Manchester resident Paul Whelan returned home after being imprisoned by Russia on what he and U.S. officials call bogus espionage charges. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Whelan about his experience and difficulties assimilating back into the U.S. since his release.

Local lawmakers are pushing to get legislation passed to get plastics out of the state’s water sources and environment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state budget hasn’t been passed yet, but all indications are that it will include significant cuts to social safety net programs. That will have impacts throughout the community, including at The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the center's CEO, Alex Plum, and discussed how he is preparing for the known and the unknown.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to approve the next phase of building housing on the Kline’s Parking Lot site and on 415 West Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The long-awaited Eastern Washtenaw Community Recreation Center is getting closer to construction. County officials have been showing off renderings and asking what the public wants to see there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Local Republicans and Democrats in Washtenaw County are raising concerns about the future of political discourse in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week. Colin Jackson has more.

A U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Bikers and hikers lined up on the bridge over the Huron River Friday morning to cut the ribbon and open Ann Arbor’s Broadway Park West. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is taking a second look at a new ordinance regulating e-bikes and similar modes of transportation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Senate lawmakers discussed expanding the state’s Amber alert system to cover older and vulnerable adults in committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

With the closure of several of its health centers in Michigan, Planned Parenthood of Michigan is turning more to telehealth services to provide reproductive health care to patients. The service allows medical providers to provide face-to-face appointments for individuals, no matter where they are located. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Clinical Director of Telehealth, Jess Agius about the virtual service.