A petition drive is underway in Augusta Township to have voters decide the fate of the proposed $1 billion data center. They want to overturn the Board of Trustees’ decision to approve its rezoning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor officials are seeking artists to help celebrate an historic Black neighborhood in the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Torc Robotics’ new $5.6 million facility in Ann Arbor Township plans to drive the future of freight with autonomous, or self-driving, trucks. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A bill scheduled for a committee hearing today in the Michigan Senate would put more resources into a program that helps pregnant and new mothers. Colin Jackson has more.

The City of Dexter is considering what to do with the historic building at 8050 Main Street, which was once the village’s post office built by the city’s founder. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We all need a hand-up sometimes. Some of us need a little more. Since 1949, the Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy has offered that support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). A court decision in 2024 offered a boost in those services and changed the way the state approaches IDD. But the new federal administration’s policy changes and budget cuts put that progress at risk. WEMU's David Fair talked with the association’s President and CEO, Kristen Columbus, about all of it on this week’s "Washtenaw United".

Installation of a new art mural at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor begins today. It’s part of the city’s "Elevate Program." As WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports, it's an effort to enhance the downtown Ann Arbor experience.

Washtenaw County health officials say President Trump’s recently passed and signed tax and spending cuts bill could lead to devastating impacts across the area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

An Eastern Michigan University professor has developed classroom technology to detect gunshots. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The calendar is moving toward the fall. According to the Washtenaw County Conservation District, it’s a good time to plant certain native species before winter arrives. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.