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The Saline Fire Authority has been officially formed from several fire departments in and around the Saline area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Environmental concerns continue to surround data centers, and there are a number either approved or planned in Washtenaw County. Supporters of these centers contend there are ways to ensure environmental health while improving the local economy. We’ve explored environmental concerns on WEMU’s "Issues of the Environment." This time around, we’ll get a business perspective on it. Phil Santer is Chief Operating Officer for Ann Arbor SPARK, and he joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the economics of these data centers.

The Saline Police Department is asking for patience as it deals with an increase of traffic in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Increasing and dangerous traffic conditions along Michigan Avenue were the topic of a recent community discussion. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A Washtenaw County judge has turned down a Saline Township resident’s attempt to intervene in the case of the Related Digital Data Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Reply briefs have been filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court looking to bring a halt to the construction of the data center in Saline Township. Oral arguments will be heard next Friday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

While we ring in the New Year, 2026 will see a continuation of many of the same environmental issues we experienced through 2025. But this year is also a mid-term election year, and that could further complicate issues. 48th District State Representative Jennifer Conlin discusses what may come in 2026. The Ann Arbor Democrat joined WEMU's David Fair and co-host Lisa Wozniak to explore current and new challenges.

2025 is wrapping up, and one of the primary issues raised over the past year is the proliferation and impacts of data centers. In 2026, we're likely to see some of these centers move toward becoming operational. Weighing economic benefit against potential environmental harm will continue, and there will be more vocal support and outrage for each proposed center. WEMU's David Fair got together with Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons to try and compute the impact of data centers in Washtenaw County.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she still has many questions regarding the Michigan Public Service Commission approving DTE’s deal to power the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding the proposed 250-acre Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.