US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained their first undocumented immigrant in Ypsilanti since President Trump took office for a second time. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on the local response.

A Democratic state lawmaker has sponsored a proposal to strike the language of the dormant same-sex marriage ban from the Michigan Constitution. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Ypsilanti City Council has given approval to the next step to build workforce housing next to the Centennial Plaza building. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has more.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission has revealed its plans for 2025 projects paid for through the roads and non-motorized millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan could see the income tax rate lowered under a new bill in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate Oversight Committee held a hearing Wednesday on the impact recent federal grant funding interruptions have had on service organizations in the state. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a complete overhaul of Pauline Boulevard between Seventh and Main Street. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more details.

The Washtenaw Legislative Delegation will host a town hall Thursday to hear constituent concerns about the ongoing federal budget and employee cuts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Bird flu is spreading throughout lower Michigan. In fact, in early February, about 100 dead birds were found in Washtenaw County alone with "highly pathogenic avian influenza" listed as the likely cause. In other parts of the country, bird flu has spread to humans, and recently, the first human death has been attributed to the disease. Cathy Theisen is a retired veterinarian in Washtenaw County and has previously served as an avian influenza first responder. She joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information and what the future may hold.

Although spring is not quite here just yet, there is always new growth sprouting up around Ypsilanti, including in the small business community. Ypsilanti will soon have three more business options for you to quench your thirst. Skott Schoonover is the owner at the incoming Water Tower Distilling Company. He joined Rylee Barnsdale to talk about what folks can look forward to on this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."