Cold Weather

The first frost of the season probably isn’t too far away. Properly preparing the agricultural soil for next spring and summer is a matter of timing. Getting the cover crops in place is essential before a hard freeze occurs. The Washtenaw County Conservation District is working to make it convenient and effective for local farmers. Conservation technician Matt Dejonge explained it all in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

With the temperatures dropping, you may have noticed a few small, shield-shaped, brown insects making their way into your house. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala found out, the brown marmorated stink bugs are mostly just a nuisance.

If you care about your plants continuing to produce vegetables or flowers, you’ll want to think about protecting them in tonight’s cold. WEMU Cathy Shafran brings us the recommendations of local horticulturalists.

In this edition of "Beyond Books," our partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library, WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with Rich Retyi, communications and…

There's been some severe winter weather over the past few weeks, thanks to the polar vortex. Is this just a typical weather pattern, or another sign of…

With even colder weather upon us, local government officials are offering tips on what to do to stay warm-and out of danger-during this cold…

Confusion and gray or yellow-tinged skin are two of the more subtle signs of hypothermia and frostbite, respectively. Health officials say Washtenaw…