Alvin Jones

Oxford, Madison, Washington, D.C.

Executive Producer and Host, Women's Business Report and Planet Vehicle and Planet Jazz at WTTG-TV (Washington, DC)

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Articles

Why power restoration in northern Michigan is taking so long for some

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. David Nicholas: Thousands of people in northern Michigan are waiting for power to be restored following last week's historic ice storm. Some are potentially looking at two weeks without electricity going into the weekend. As of Friday afternoon, over 21,000 customers in northern Michigan are still without power, although most have been restored.
Utilities release timelines for northern Michigan power restoration

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Northern Michigan utility companies say power will not be restored in some areas impacted by last week's ice storm for the next four to five days. As of Thursday morning, around 27,000 households and businesses were still without power in northern Michigan according to poweroutage.us.
Utility says timeline for full power restoration in northern Michigan coming soon

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Presque Isle Electric and Gas Co-op told WCMU they are working on having a full power restoration timeline in northern rural Michigan by Wednesday. After historic ice storms in northern Michigan, local power companies are still working to get thousands of people back online. As of this afternoon there are still over 11,000 Great Lakes Energy customers offline. PIE&G say they have over 10,000 offline. Despite the numbers, both energy companies say the majority of their customers have been restored.
Where to get food, warmth and shelter in Montmorency County

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

In the wake of historic ice storms that swept across northern Michigan last week, thousands of people in Montmorency County are still without power. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 6,700 households have no electricity, that's over 63% of the northeast Michigan county, according poweroutage.us. The Montmorency County Emergency Management Department have released a new update on where residents can seek warmth and shelter.
Whitmer confirms 35th district special election will happen

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says there will be a special election to fill the open 35th District State Senate Seat. The district — which includes Saginaw, Bay City and Midland — has been without representation in the Michigan Senate for over three months. The seat was left open after their previous state senator Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 2024 November election.
At Omer Suckerfest, local fishing tradition continues in Michigan's smallest city

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Editor's note: Jeffery Sauger, a photojournalism instructor at Central Michigan University contributed to this report. This story was produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you're able, WCMU encourages you to listen to the audio version of this story by clicking the LISTEN button above. “There's one...got him, boys. Fish on,” said longtime fisherman Roger Graham, catching a fish mid-conversation.
Moolenaar talks DOGE, China, Medicare during virtual town hall

3 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) answered questions typed into a Zoom chat at a virtual town hall Thursday. The congressman, who represents Michigan's 2nd Congressional District, answered questions about foreign policy, the economy and the Trump administration's effort to cut federal jobs and agencies. The event comes as Democrats and Republicans across America, face angry questions from constituents about the reshaping of the federal government by the Trump administration.
Bay City mayor blocks 'welcoming community' resolution, latest in statewide debate

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

Last Wednesday, the mayor of Bay City vetoed a resolution, that would have declared the city a "welcoming community" for immigrants and banned the ability to deputize local cops for federal immigration enforcement. Cities and counties across Michigan are debating whether to cooperate with federal immigration officials with tax funding on the line. Mayor Chris Girard said he's afraid Bay City will lose state and federal funding.
Soo Locks open early for 2025 shipping season

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

The Soo Locks have officially opened for the shipping season, four days before its usual opening on March 25. On Friday morning, the first vessel through was the Erie Trader, on its way to Duluth. It was being tugged by the Clyde S. Vanenkevort. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the locks in Sault St. Marie about four days ahead of schedule, after completing important maintenance.
Still unclear when Whitmer will call state Senate special election

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Alvin Jones

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Listen to this story by clicking the LISTEN play button above. David Nicholas: You’re listening to All Things Considered here on WCMU. I’m David Nicholas. Voters in Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City are calling for a special election to fill an open State Senate seat that has now been vacant for over two months. Voters even protested outside the state capital before last month’s State of the State Address.