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Elementary school students are improving their reading skills faster with an interactive, digital-learning platform compared to those using conventional, pen-and-paper lessons. That’s according to a combined study from the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and Ypsilanti Community Schools. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with Professor Elliot Soloway, co-director for the U-M Center for Digital Curricula, where the "Roadmap" platform was developed.

Online gambling revenue in Michigan was up by over 25% last month compared to the month before. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is concerned over a possible relationship between the city and CityWise Software LLC. But local officials say the commission is getting ahead of itself. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, alongside Texas Republican Congressman August Pfluger, introduced the PROTOCOL Act to the House with hopes of expanding broadband accessibility. Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor has launched a new virtual assistant to help answer residents’ questions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

According to the FBI, in 2023, cybercrimes cost Michiganders over $203 million. Ypsilanti Township is hosting a meeting Thursday to show residents some simple ways to protect themselves from cyberthreats. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has more.

There has been an intensified effort to invest in Michigan’s infrastructure. Certainly, you’ve noticed all of the road and bridge construction. There is much more work on being done on various kinds of infrastructure. Zach Kolodin is the state's chief infrastructure officer and the director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. He discussed the ongoing efforts with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

Broadband internet service is making its way to more of Washtenaw County’s rural communities. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Michigan officials are highlighting how the state has spent federal money from the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” in the year since its passage. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw County officials have released a new online map detailing the effort to expand broadband internet access to every part of the county. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.