In response to several incidents of racist grafitti found on the Eastern Michigan University campus in recent months, a "President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion" has been named by Dr. James Smith .

Organizations such as the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti and the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office worked together to host a free community holiday dinner today. The idea was to make sure everyone who needed it had a holiday meal this year.

It's Thanksgiving week, and while many families gather for large dinners and celebrations, not everyone is as fortunate. For some college students, it's an even bigger struggle including in Washtenaw County . I was on hand when students and staff gathered to put together Thanksgiving dinner food baskets at Eastern Michigan University's "Swoop Food Pantry."

The holidays are meant to be a happy time, but that is not always the case for many people living in our area.

After a federal judge cleared the way to stop a presidential recount in Michigan, the Washtenaw County Elections Division has stopped counting ballots.

Washtenaw County, along with the its health department and health officer, has taken legal action on isses related to the area's 1,4 Dioxane contamination plume.

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week , and the Washtenaw County Health Department says it's not too late to get your flu shot.

With the possibility of snow hitting our area this coming weekend, the city of Ann Arbor is reminding residents about local snow removal rules.

Race and diversity are issues on college campuses across the country. Eastern Michigan University is no exception. We address a variety of related topics with EMU President, Dr. James Smith.

I am joined by Omari Rush, the director of Community Engagement at the Ann Arbor Art Center, and Cara Rosaen, lead organizer of the newly created Winter Art Tour happening this weekend in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Rosaen explains why the art tour was created and how it incorporates a number of different art shows and sales happening locally this weekend into one big event.