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There is a long tradition of teenagers and young adults getting summer jobs to save up some money while school is out of session. It has seemingly become more difficult to land one of these jobs. That’s where SummerWorks comes in. Through partnership and collaboration, the SummerWorks summer youth employment program works with area employers to find paid internships and mentorship to area young people. It can go beyond a few summer dollars and be a pathway to self-discovery, an educational path and/or a career. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre talked with program manager Kathleen Clancey about the program and how your kids and grandkids can get involved.

Michigan environmental advocates are worried about the federal government repealing a scientific finding on greenhouse gas emissions. Colin Jackson has more.

Reactions to President Donald Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the new border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, are starting to fall along party lines. As Sarah Cwiek and Colin Jackson state in this joint report, the White House says Trump wants to renegotiate the bridge agreement.

Ypsilanti has been selected as one of six communities participating in Recast City's Recast Leaders Program, a new Southeastern Michigan cohort focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses. Lee Van Roth was joined by Recast City founder/CEO Ilana Preuss to discuss why Ypsilanti was selected for the program and what this work could mean for local businesses and residents.

The trend of flat jobs numbers in Michigan continued last month. Colin Jackson has more.

This week marks one full year since President Donald Trump began his second term in office. Colin Jackson has more on what his economic vision has meant for Michiganders.

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on a trade trip this week to Switzerland, where she is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County residents are being asked to take part in a study on a proposed passenger rail line that could connect Ann Arbor with the Traverse City area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.