Winter

As the Olympic Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, an Eastern Michigan University alum has big hopes for gold. Jasmine “Jazz” Jones is a former member of EMU’s track and field team who has been chosen to participate on Team USA. She will compete in the two-woman bobsled heats beginning Friday, February 20th. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor had the opportunity to speak to Jones from the Olympic Village in Cortina, Italy.

This winter in Washtenaw County has been notably colder and snowier than most of the past decade. It has created inconveniences and hardships. But there may be some benefits to all of the snow and cold. Snowier winters play an important ecological role beyond what we experience at the surface. WEMU's David Fair was joined by U-M Biological Station researcher, Dr. Olivia Vought to explore this winter’s environmental benefits and how it all works.

The City of Ypsilanti is asking the local community for help naming the vehicles in its snowplow fleet. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

As winter weather leads to more school closures, some districts may have to consider extending the school year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more on how those decisions are made.

We’ve been through a stretch of bitter cold and wintery conditions. It has been inconvenient for most of us. For the unhoused, it has been potentially deadly. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Shelter Association of Washtenaw County executive director Nicole Adelman about the work and increased costs of helping those in need.

An Eastern Michigan University alum is joining Team USA with aspirations of bringing home the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Limited supplies of road salt are hindering the efforts of road crews throughout Michigan to keep up with demand. But here in Washtenaw County, we are faring a little better. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Homeless and runaway shelters across Washtenaw County are ready to take in residents who might not have a place to go to avoid the next several subzero nights. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

As winter continues in Washtenaw County, monthly heating bills may be a source of sticker shock for some residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares ways to save money while staying warm.

Local health officials are encouraging residents to limit their time outside this week as many days are expected to be at subzero temperatures. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.