The parents of the Oxford High School shooter have been assigned public defenders to handle their appeals of involuntary manslaughter convictions. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Connecting to the earth, learning to work, play and learn from the soil below our feet: That’s the mission Willow Run Acres in Ypsilanti and the personal mission of its founder, Farmer T.C. Collins. In addition to nurturing the earth and taking joy in its bounties, Farmer T.C. uses Willow Run Acres to fight food injustice and inequities in economic opportunities for the Black community. The land also serves as an education center for young people, so future generations can connect to the earth. Farmer T.C. joined WEMU’s David Fair on an Earth Day edition of "Washtenaw United."

The latest economic forecast for Washtenaw County shows optimism regarding continued growth, but housing costs continue to be a major problem. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton says voting down renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage in November would be devastating for the community, particularly those most in need. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Environmental advocates promote establishing public and private rain gardens to improve storm water reabsorption. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Some popular parking and tailgating areas will be closed. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The new major, within the Bachelors in Business Administration, keys in on finance planning and wealth management. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Washtenaw County commissioners are considering placing a 0.5 millage question on the November ballot to raise funds for senior services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports on the operational framework under consideration.

Legislation heard in a Michigan House Committee Thursday would give the Secretary of State power to go after campaign finance violations as they’re happening. Colin Jackson has more.

Like spring flowers, movies are springing up all over town! WEMU's David Fair meets up with Marquee Arts (formerly the Michigan Theater Foundation) executive director Russ Collins to discuss the new films opening downtown and some special screenings and film festivals coming your way very soon!

The Ann Arbor School District will hold the last of this week’s meetings tonight addressing its $25 million budget deficit. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council is making changes to its marijuana business regulations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.