Caroline MacGregor
Host/ReporterCaroline MacGregor was born in Dublin, Ireland where she spent her formative years before moving to the UK and later emigrating to South Africa with her family.
After attending college in Cape Town she lived in London for two years before moving to the US where she worked as media liaison for the South African Embassy in Washington D.C.
MacGregor later moved to west Michigan where she caught the "radio bug" leading to a career path in broadcasting.
An award winning journalist, Caroline's career has spanned both commercial and public media in addition to writing for several newspapers and working as a television producer. As a broadcaster she has covered breaking stories for NPR and most recently worked as Assistant News Director for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. This year she returned to Michigan to be closer to family.
An outdoors enthusiast, Caroline enjoys trail riding (horses), kayaking and hiking. With a particular fondness for animals, she has volunteered for the RSPCA and organizations dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and endangered species.
Caroline is thrilled to join the WEMU news team as host of All Things Considered.
"I have a passion for public radio and the art of storytelling. I am excited to be part of the WEMU team spirit dedicated to producing fair, accurate and high quality content that engages and closely reflects the interest of our listeners."
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The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan now stands at 3,309. That’s an increase of 700 cases over Monday's numbers and double Friday’s count which stood at 1,562 cases. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
A proposal to renew the Ann Arbor Township public safety millage for police and fire protection services will go before voters August 4th. WEMU’s Caroine MacGregor reports. -
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has risen to more than 1,560 with 44 people hospitalized. WEMU's Caroling MacGregor reports. -
The growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way people do business. On this month’s "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with Atomic Object Managing Partner, Jonah Bailey and Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, Andy LaBarre about how responsible adoption of AI can help companies remain innovative and achieve long-term growth. -
Supporters of a proposal to create a municipal electric utility for the city are gathering signatures to amend the city charter to place the initiative on the November ballot. Later approval by voters would create a board to oversee the utility. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
62-year-old Dalephenia Jones died while in state custody Thursday, July 2 at Trinity Health Hospital in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports. -
More than 300 cases of cyclosporiasis are being investigated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Huron High School Principal Ché Carter will head Washtenaw International High School and Middle Academy this school year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Since the 1970s, the amount of insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory has plummeted by 60%, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan. Because of this, today's birds are smaller and facing greater challenges to their breeding success compared with previous generations. Charlotte Probst, lead author of the new study and a doctoral student in the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), discussed the findings with WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor. -
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers have signed a 10-year extension of their longstanding training partnership. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.
