Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Local health officials are encouraging residents to limit their time outside this week as many days are expected to be at subzero temperatures. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has a busy agenda tonight. It includes the introduction of an ordinance that bans all mandatory rental fees. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With an exceptionally large crowd expected, tonight’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

There’s a growing push from lawyers and law advocates to urge lawmakers to take action to protect undocumented immigrants during court hearings. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on a trade trip this week to Switzerland, where she is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos. We have more from Rick Pluta.

As technology evolves, more businesses are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. To keep up with industry demand, Ypsilanti Community High School (YCHS) is training students to become federally licensed drone pilots and business owners. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Persistence and action. Colin Jackson reports those were among the main themes at Monday's Day of Celebration in Lansing to mark Martin Luther King Junior Day.

Hope requires action—that was the message put forth on Martin Luther King Day by former Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. She was the keynote speaker at Eastern Michigan University’s annual MLK President’s Luncheon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Grocery prices are higher, the cost of clothes and school supplies is higher, just about everything we buy for our households is more expensive than a year ago. Affordability is a political issue, but for all too many, it’s a personal crisis. The United Way for Southeastern Michigan is providing aid for these everyday items through its Community Fulfillment Center. WEMU's David Fair finds out more about the center’s growing role from UWSEM community engagement and outreach associate director Chris Taylor.

The University of Michigan is holding its 40th annual Martin Luther King Day Symposium today. This year’s theme is “Unbowed and Unbroken - The Enduring Struggle for Justice.” WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Eastern Michigan University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza commemorates his story and the enduring legacy of his civil rights work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.