A vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert’s 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would provide support to young adults in a non-medical setting. The residential part of that campus will soon be a reality. It is called Garrett’s Space. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director David Garcia about the vision, the mission and where construction of Garrett’s Space stands.

A rezoning for a 14-story residential building in Ann Arbor is on its way to the City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saline residents will see a hike in their water and sewer bills come January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Bitterly cold winter weather conditions are challenging for most humans, but animals can suffer just as much. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The federal government is freezing SNAP for Michigan recipients until state officials hand over data on the names and immigration status of all participants. WEMU’s Ana Longoria looks at the impact in Washtenaw County.

The Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday made no decisions in connection to DTE’s contracts regarding the Saline Township data center. But it didn’t stop the public from chiming in. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Over this past summer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy named a new chief climate officer. Alessandra Carreon was named to the position over the summer after serving on the Michigan Public Service commission. It is a challenging time to try and follow through on adaptation and resiliency policies. Alessandra will discuss how EGLE is proceeding and what the goal is by the end of the Whitmer Administration at the end of 2026 with WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak.

Over 10,000 people are expected to explore numerous closed-off streets in downtown Ann Arbor tonight as part of "Midnight Madness". WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Today, kids at Perry Early Learning Center in Ypsilanti will be treated to a little extra holiday cheer through an annual gift-giving initiative. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has more.

Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has struck down an election rule from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office. As we hear from Rick Pluta, the challenge was filed by the state and national Republican parties.

Eastern Michigan University has found its next president. The Board of Regents is expected to approve the hire next week. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.