Football

Lions-mania is here and continues to grow! Over the past few years, Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown have brought the team to heights that haven't been seen in the NFL's Super Bowl era. Detroit is 15-2 on the season and will play the visiting Washington Commanders Saturday night in the divisional round of the playoffs. Lifelong fans have been starved for a championship team. WEMU's John Stockwell met one of them in educator, author and Ann Arbor resident, Patti Smith.

We're in a post-holiday, pre-New Year state of mind now, and a good movie always goes well with that! WEMU's Michael Jewett sits in for David Fair this week to chat about all things cinematic with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins!

The holidays are less than a week away, so why not spend some of the season taking in some holiday films and new movies? Hear all about the latest cinematic offerings from WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins!

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting the legendary Motown group The Temptations during the halftime show at this Saturday’s football game. Ana Longoria has more.

For 44 years, John Fountain was the "Voice of EMU Athletics," telling stories of heartbreak and triumph throughout Eastern Michigan University's sports history. Fountain passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 91. Prior to the September 21 EMU football game, the university dedicated the broadcast booth inside Rynearson Stadium to this legend—fittingly naming it the John C. Fountain Broadcast Booth. Greg Steiner of WEMU's sportscasting team has this remembrance of Fountain's personal and professional legacy.

University of Michigan Football opens the defense of its national championship on Saturday against Fresno State. It’s the first time alcohol will be sold in the Big House, but as WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Ann Arbor Police say they’re ready for any situation.

The UM Regents approved a Class C liquor license for the Big House at this month's meeting. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The teams have only played ten times in their programs' history. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

An increase in traffic and business is expected. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Some popular parking and tailgating areas will be closed. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.