A Michigan bill package to make physically assaulting someone because of their sexual orientation, age or disability status a hate crime moved out of a state House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

It appears the state of Michigan plans to add more nuclear power to its energy portfolio. It is certainly cleaner energy than fossil fuels, but the threat to the environment and public health is much greater, should something go wrong. WEMU's David Fair was joined by the president and CEO of the Michigan Environmental Council, Conan Smith, to look at the future of nuclear energy in Michigan.

Ann Arbor is holding meetings this week asking residents for their ideas regarding how the city should change in the future. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Charles Latimer was named a 2024 Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association. He talks about his award with WEMU's John Bommarito.

Local jazz favorite Ingrid Racine answers the question "Why Jazz?"

Get a behind the scenes look at the 2024 Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti. Known affectionately as the iFFY, it runs April 24 – 27. Get the iFFY scoop when organizers Hafsah Mijinyawa and Martin Thoburn joined Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact."

Members of the University of Michigan students' Palestinian-supporting TAHRIR Coalition have set up an encampment on the Diag and say they are staying until certain demands are met. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Health officials are warning residents of a sharp hike in Lyme disease originating locally. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Over $10 million needed for restoration efforts following removal. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The State of Michigan’s “MI Clean Water Plan” is receiving an extra $290 million for an expansion. Colin Jackson has more.