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The aftermath of last month’s ice storm brought down tree branches of all sizes. But as WEMU’s Josh Hakala learned, the city of Ann Arbor’s effort to collect those branches has been slow.

Recent power outages in Washtenaw County have a good portion of Southeast Michigan outraged. Nearly a million lost power in the last two winter storms. Ann Arbor City Council member Jen Eyer joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss what the city will ask of the state legislature and the Michigan Public Service Commission and the increased interest in establishing a municipal electric utility in Ann Arbor.

Michigan’s top utility regulators are planning to hold public hearings today in Jackson and Dearborn. The Public Service Commission is on the road to hear from people affected by last month’s widespread power outages. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Public Service Commission wants to hear from frustrated Michiganders in the wake of the recent power outages. The MPSC are holding three town hall events next week. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

The City of Ann Arbor is continuing its effort to clear fallen tree limbs and remove other debris caused by the recent winter storms. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.

Energy grid reliability is again at the fore following an ice storm that crippled much of Michigan. Additionally, environmental concerns about transporting toxic chemicals and how and where they are stored is, once again, a priority following a train derailment in Ohio. 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) joined WEMU's David Fair and Lisa Wozniak from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters with new and updated information on the path forward.

Energy grid reliability is again at the fore following an ice storm that crippled much of Michigan. Additionally, environmental concerns about transporting toxic chemicals and how and where they are stored is, once again, a priority following a train derailment in Ohio. 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) joined WEMU's David Fair and Lisa Wozniak from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters with new and updated information on the path forward.

After multiple lengthy power outages over the last six years, including last week’s ice storm, many residents are demanding solutions. One popular suggestion to improve utility reliability is to bury the power lines, or “undergrounding”. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A loaded resolution was passed unanimously by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners who reflected the frustration of last week's ice storm. It addresses issues surrounding the area’s extensive power outages. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Last week’s ice storm saw tree branches scattered all over Washtenaw County. Next week, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are all planning to pick up the debris. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.