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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The local community has been raising concerns over the City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office's choice to exterminate beavers in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more. -
Local protesters are preparing to gather in downtown Ann Arbor for the "No Kings" Rally this Saturday to challenge President Trump’s military birthday parade. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The University of Michigan Board of Regents is eyeing three downtown Ann Arbor properties for future development. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Avalon Housing has been given the green light to go ahead with an affordable housing development project near downtown Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Local reports of deer ticks have been increasing in Washtenaw County, along with more residents falling ill to Lyme Disease. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Food Gatherers is bridging the gap this summer by providing free meals to schoolchildren at several locations throughout Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
The Ypsilanti District Library has received grant funding to help them with several programs in their Reading Together Downtown Initiative. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more. -
Wildfires from Canada have been significantly impacting the air quality as haze paints the local landscape. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor African American Festival is bringing together members of the Black community this weekend in downtown Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The organizers of Ypsi Pride have been navigating national concerns and local challenges to make Ypsilanti’s yearly pride event come together. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
