infrastructure

The city of Ann Arbor has been conducting a study to improve the flow of some of its roadways. On Thursday, city staff shared their findings and proposals with the community. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman has more.

Republican gubernatorial nominee John James discussed his plan to protect Michigan’s waterways with residents near Lake St. Clair Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s water infrastructure needs billions of dollars in repairs to maintain safety for the public. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a more permanent solution to stabilize the Border-to-Border Trail between Geddes Dam and the fishing pond at Gallup Park after sinkholes began forming beneath the walkway. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Incumbent Brian Marl and Eastern Michigan University Education Professor Michael McVey are vying to become Saline’s mayor this November. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has your local pre-election coverage.

New legislation from Michigan Senate Democrats would sharply increase electric bill credits for outages to "incentivize" utilities to improve. Tracy Samilton reports.

In response to numerous severe weather events over the years, the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office introduced a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan, which would allow municipalities to secure necessary funding for disaster relief while also advancing local carbon neutrality goals. Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons joined Rebekah Warren to discuss the current state of the plan and its impact on the environment.

Washtenaw County's rain garden system has filtered millions of gallons of stormwater runoff every year. Now, the program is expanding further into the county. Catie Wytychak from the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion and Ypsilanti's upcoming Fall River Day.

Michigan's governor began recruiting international investment in South Korea Monday. Colin Jackson has more on the trade mission.

The Michigan state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 officially takes effect on October 1. Like all state budgets before it, this one has important factors related to environmental protection and conserving natural resources. Rebekah Warren and Michigan League of Conservation Voters President/CEO Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at these factors with Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony of Lansing.