Winter

Northern Michigan school districts forced into extended shutdowns due to massive ice storms this past spring will have a waiver from minimum attendance mandates. That’s under a law signed Monday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The state House is poised to vote on legislation to allocate $75 million toward recovery efforts following massive ice storms across northern Michigan in March. Rick Pluta has more.

There is community concern following a number of sledding crashes at Veterans Park in Ann Arbor. Some of the injuries were serious. We hear from WEMU's Ana Longoria about the incidents being attributed to a ramp constructed at the base of the sledding hill.

Washtenaw County Road Commission’s trucks and plows are out in full force clearing the roads to help commuters drive safely in this winter storm. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

It may be cold outside, but using alternative transportation to get around town is still a vital component of Ann Arbor’s A2Zero Carbon Neutrality plan. That’s the idea behind the “Conquer the Cold” challenge. The challenge is organized by the 'getDowntown' program runs through February 20th. WEMU's David Fair spoke with 'getDowntown' director, Lilliane Webb, to learn more about goals and impact.

Temperatures are expected to hit the single digits, or colder, in Washtenaw County early next week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has information on how to stay safe.

Changes are coming to how Ann Arbor responds to winter weather emergencies and getting roads cleared as quickly as possible. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Ann Arbor residents looking for help with clearing snow from their sidewalk or are eager to help their neighbors can connect with each other through the city’s Snow Match Program. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

With daytime high temperatures in the 20’s, all too many residents are seeking a way to get out of the cold and find some basic necessities. WEMU’s John Stockwell made time to visit the daytime warming shelter at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in Depot Town.

The Ann Arbor City Council kicks off the new year with a busy agenda for tonight’s meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.