Winter

As the ice melts, you might see dead fish in Michigan’s shallow lakes and streams. Colin Jackson reports.

Winter driving can be slow and frustrating. Most are grateful when the plows clear the path and melt the ice with road salt and other chemicals. That process, however, does have ecological impacts. Anthony Kendall is a Research Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. He joined WEMU’s David Fair to talk about the effect on our waterways, wildlife and ecosystems.

In its second year, Ypsilanti youth arts nonprofit "Elevation Youth Corp" is planning to support the community with winter coats for those in need. WEMU's…

One of the few certainties about weather is its uncertainty. So far, the winter of 2021 is off to a rather mild start. But, the weather phenomenon known…

The Washtenaw County Road Commission says drivers need to take it slow on the road as we’re expected to get between 2-3 inches of snow during the next 24…

Many local businesses have felt the harsh effects of the pandemic, especially restaurants. The owners of these restaurants have been able to adapt, thanks…

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Washtenaw County opened its winter warming shelters at area churches early this year. Six congregations in Ann…

The Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti needs help from the community to keep struggling Washtenaw County residents warm during the winter months. The clinic is now…

As the seasons change, so will the ways we move around in our lives in order to stay healthy and avoid the COVID-19 virus. WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with…

With the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Storm Warning for our area, WEMU's Lisa Barry checks in with Jim Harmon, director of operations for the…