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ICE agents showed up in downtown Ypsilanti and arrested a male driver of a pickup truck early Wednesday morning. A passenger fled the scene while leaving a child behind. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Tax cuts, immigration and foreign trade policy headlined a speech from Vice President JD Vance Wednesday in metro-Detroit. Colin Jackson has more.

Advocates for maternal health and well-being gathered in Detroit Thursday night to call for more support for mothers. Colin Jackson has more.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted in Washtenaw County Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is considering its response to ICE activities in light of a new resolution restricting immigration enforcement activity on city property. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten to use up sugar and fat before Lent, and Southeast Michigan celebrates as much or more than any city in the country. The Dingell family has a long history with Paczkis and has created its own traditions around the day. WEMU's David Fair was joined by 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk all about it and caught up on what is going on politically in the nation’s capital.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight may join Ann Arbor in prohibiting the use of city resources to assist in civil immigration enforcement. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Chinese Americans and expats in Ann Arbor are bringing thousands of years-old traditions to town in celebration of the Lunar New Year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Research shows that having early childhood education produces better outcomes. Access and affordability are still issues for a great number of families. For parents of infants and toddlers, finding high quality and affordable day care has become increasingly difficult. Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County has been working in this arena since 1934 and is the oldest, continuously running childcare center in Michigan. Here in 2026, it is still working through these issues with local families. WEMU's David Fair talked about access and affordability and the future of early education with executive director Sandy Williams.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) was recently alerted by a hospital social worker that a dog had been left alone when his adopter was unexpectedly hospitalized following an encounter with federal immigration officers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to HSHV communications coordinator Wendy Welch about the critical role neighbors and the community can play in helping to protect animals.