Michigan is suspending food assistance payments starting in November. This after the U.S. Department of Agriculture directed Michigan’s health department to withhold payments and benefits due to the federal government shutdown. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to associate professor of nutritional sciences at U-M School of Public Health, Kate Bauer about how the fallout will reverberate far beyond a spike in food insecurity for families.

The political climate has brought back to the surface open prejudice, bias and discrimination. These are challenges that, in the best of times, have been a part of the lives of the LGBTQ+ members of our community. But all young people are experiencing greater anxiety about social barriers. That’s where the Ann Arbor-based Neutral Zone focuses its work. Executive director Lori Roddy joined WEMU's David Fair to talk about the work to get around, over and through those hurdles.

Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates.

A trio of Michigan Republican gubernatorial debates are kicking Wednesday night in West Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.

Growing Hope has plans to help Ypsilanti Farmers Market shoppers who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase fresh produce through the federal shutdown. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The volunteers working to turn the old Federal Screw Works in Chelsea into a city park are getting more help from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County health officials are reminding area residents that the flu virus evolves each year, and it’s a good idea to protect yourself with a flu shot. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw County’s My Future Fund allocations have surpassed $2 million. The fund is an early scholarship program for area students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Milan are choosing three city council members from a pool of six candidates, as we head to the November elections. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University is entering negotiations to take back control of its parking system. The Board of Regents on Thursday approved what might become an expensive process. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

People from all around the community are expected to gather in downtown Ann Arbor this Sunday for trick-or-treating during the annual Halloween Parade on Main Street. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.