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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Ann Arbor’s youth and low-income family non-profit Community Action Network has been forced to downsize its operations due to federal budget cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
After weighing options on maintaining, restoring, or dismantling the Saline River Dam, the Saline City Council is postponing its decision until October. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Ann Arbor is gearing up once again for this year’s Commuter Challenge in May where locals are encouraged to take alternative transportation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more. -
The City of Ann Arbor Police Department, alongside University of Michigan Medicine, is holding a medication take-back event this Saturday for residents to safely dispose of medications. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more. -
The Michigan Department of Attorney General, Dana Nessel, along with the pro-Palestinian TAHRIR Coalition, has released more information regarding FBI and local law enforcement raids on five Coalition members. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
The City of Ann Arbor has announced that its newest fire station will be named after the city’s first female firefighter. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
The City of Saline is now accepting applications for City Manager, following feedback from residents, city employees, and business owners through a survey regarding the qualities they seek in an ideal candidate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more. -
Catholics in Washtenaw County honor Pope Francis’s legacy of hospitality and support for migrants after he passed away early Monday morning. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) held a rally in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, calling for community support for federal environmental workers. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Washtenaw County Department of Health has released its 2024 annual health report. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on the department’s findings.
