After months of discussion, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to approve creation of the Office of Aging Services. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, it will oversee the voter-approved Older Persons Millage funds.

Michigan schools won’t have a new budget from the state for at least two weeks. Colin Jackson reports that’s after lawmakers missed a statutory deadline Tuesday for passing one.

The director of the Michigan State Police spent an hour and a half Tuesday taking questions from lawmakers about morale in a department that appears skeptical of his leadership. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Fourth of July fireworks might be a blast to watch, but for many pets, it's a source of stress, anxiety and fear. WEMU’s Ana Longoria checked in with the Humane Society of Huron Valley to find out how best to help your pet .

Ypsilanti Township local officials are questioning how the proposed University of Michigan data center will impact the local community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The state budget isn't done, and differences between the House and Senate could drag this on. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan about what the holdups are and when work might be completed.

If you've witnessed someone walking while furiously poking and swiping at their phone, you may be watching the "Pokémon GO" phenomenon at play. The app-based game has been around nearly 10 years and has devotees all around the world, including right here in Washtenaw County. WEMU's John Stockwell is a part of the craze and went in search of others who have the obsession. He found them locally, and another 10,000 or so, at a "Pokémon GO" event on the East Coast. Join John for the fascinating journey of adults creating community while satisfying their inner child.

If the City Council gives its blessing tonight, a long vacant Ypsilanti church is a step closer to being converted into a Community Learning and Resource Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A ballot campaign planning to launch soon would ask voters to ban political donations from committees affiliated with utility monopolies and from with public contractors. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case concerning a lawsuit over the Line 5 oil pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Colin Jackson has more.

Democrat lawmakers will review Michigan’s state omnibus budget plan for fiscal year 2026. State Representative Jennifer Conlin is concerned that Republicans are overlooking education funding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Downtown Saline has experienced its problems over the years, but there is a movement to turn the area into a destination for arts, shopping and entertainment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.