Winter Weather

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.

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.

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.

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

The City of Ann Arbor is considering changes to its parking rules during heavy snowstorms. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.

We’ve experienced some bitter cold of late. That probably means your furnace is running 24 hours a day, and if you aren’t properly insulated, you are going to have a rather high heating bill. Energy efficiency and proper weatherization can make a huge difference, and Washtenaw County has an assistance program that can make an assessment and do the repairs completely free for qualified residents. WEMU's David Fair talked it over with Washtenaw County Housing Program Supervisor Aaron Kraft.

A blast of frigid weather expected to sweep across Michigan this week is expected to create treacherous driving conditions. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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.