Ana Longoria
ReporterAna Longoria joined WEMU as a reporter in August 2024, driven by a deep passion for capturing the pulse of local news.
Growing up, Ana faced the challenge of childhood apraxia, a speech impairment that required extensive therapy. Overcoming this obstacle ignited her determination to continually push her vocal abilities. Inspired by countless episodes of This American Life and her love for voice acting, Ana found her calling in interviewing.
During her time at Eastern Michigan University, Ana secured an internship with WEMU’s Lisa Barry, serving as a Production Assistant for All Things Considered. Lisa’s support, humor, and guidance became invaluable treasures that Ana carries with her.
Outside the newsroom, Ana indulges in a variety of interests. She is passionate about voice acting and enjoys narrating stories behind the mic. A fan of board and card games, anime, and Dungeons & Dragons, Ana also loves traveling to northern Michigan with her long-time girlfriend.
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Washtenaw Community College is honoring veterans on its campus all day today as part of its Veterans’ Day festivities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on how WCC is serving the students who come to campus as Veterans. -
Michigan lawmakers are pushing back on DTE’s request to state regulators to fast-track the approval process to begin construction on the data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is working with community partners to provide winter clothing for children through a local circular economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close a section of US-23 at the M-14 interchange north of Ann Arbor, starting Friday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Eastern Michigan University is taking a stand for first-generation students as future federal funding from the Department of Education to support them remains uncertain. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority will have more money to work with over the next three years. As WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports, voters in the city of Chelsea and Sylvan, Lyndon, and Lima Townships have approved a .75-mill tax. -
Lima Township residents have voted to pass on allowing commercial cannabis businesses within the township borders. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The City of Ann Arbor is entering its final phase of the State Street Watermain and Resurfacing Project. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Ann Arbor Public Schools has received a $4 million state grant to help expand its electric bus fleet. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Halloween may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw away your jack-o’-lanterns. Washtenaw County is collaborating with local farms to give pumpkins a new purpose. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
