Ann Arbor

Today is Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is "Our Power, Our Planet." To mark the occasion, we take a look at the power of natural river flow and the benefits and consequences of man-made dams. There are some legislative reforms under consideration in Lansing, and, in the meantime, there are a number of dams in Washtenaw County in different states of functionality. Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair for a look at where the power of policy and funding will lead us in the years ahead.

This year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” A free program offered by the City of Ann Arbor exemplifies that theme by helping residents plant new trees. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) is addressing community concerns about immigration enforcement officials operating near or at terminals and buses. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor’s final Neighborhood Watch sign came down today. It ends what many considered to be part of the city’s troubled racial past. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

"The Road Home" by Emmy award-winner, director & cinematographer Kameron Donald is a documentary on housing and homelessness in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to the City of Ann Arbor Housing Commission's Jennifer Hall and Kameron Donald of Breyko about how our local housing and homeless systems work.

Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. presented the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget to the City Council Monday night. He spoke about pooling resources for deep end results. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council will get its first look at the next proposed budget tonight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Ann Arbor, allowing the city to seek financial assistance to help cover emergency response costs and repair damaged public infrastructure. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the future design of the I-94 Business Loop in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is sending out a team of damage assessors to document storm related impacts in the community following the recent tornado. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.