Michigan State University

Candidates and ballot campaigns are making their closing arguments heading into the final week before Election Day. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Wolverines will host the Spartans in Saturday’s big rivalry game at the Big House. It’s a 7:30 start, and that adds some challenges for public safety departments. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Proposal One on the November ballot is an attempt to deal with two complaints about the Legislature. First, that too many lawmakers are too inexperienced because of term limits. And second, that those lawmakers don’t have to disclose their finances, which could reveal conflicts of interest. But opponents of Proposal One say changing term limits won’t fix Lansing’s problems. Rick Pluta reports.

With the temperatures dropping, you may have noticed a few small, shield-shaped, brown insects making their way into your house. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala found out, the brown marmorated stink bugs are mostly just a nuisance.

The future of abortion rights in Michigan is on the November ballot. Proposal Three would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution. If adopted, it would supersede a 1931 state law that would ban most abortions and punish abortion providers. But the proposal would not settle every question regarding abortion rights in Michigan, as we hear from Rick Pluta.

It's about that time of year where you'll begin to see people burning leaves, wood, and plant debris where it's allowed in the community. It creates both air and water pollution and impacts the health of our waterways. Add in the issue of fertilizer and phosphorous runoff, and the environmental and ecological impacts add up. WEMU's David Fair discussed the significance of the problem and what's being done about it with Lauren Koloski from the Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.

If you care about your plants continuing to produce vegetables or flowers, you’ll want to think about protecting them in tonight’s cold. WEMU Cathy Shafran brings us the recommendations of local horticulturalists.

Hot and dry weather in Michigan this summer has not been kind to the mosquito population. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

Public officials cut the ribbon Monday for the new Facility for Rare Isotope Beams on Michigan State University’s campus. Colin Jackson has more.

Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and climate-related issues are making farming a greater challenge. There are more than 1,000 farms in Washtenaw County and, for many, the future is uncertain. WEMU's David Fair discussed agricultural challenges and solutions with MSU assistant professor and extension economist Mathew Gammans.