Alvin (AJ) Jones
AJ Jones is the general assignment reporter for WCMU. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a native of metro-Detroit.
At Michigan Public, he covered the UAW strikes, campus protests over the war in Gaza, and general coverage of education, the economy, criminal justice and the environment. He also contributed to guest hosting Weekend Edition.
He is interested in stories about public policy and local issues. His email is alvin.jones@cmich.edu.
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Going into this weekend, around 20,000 still don't have power nearly two weeks after an ice storm swept across northern Michigan, causing widespread devastation. News Director Rick Brewer spoke with WCMU Reporter AJ Jones about the ongoing power outages across the region, and why rural communities take so long to get back online. -
Northern Michigan utility companies say power will not be restored in some areas impacted by last week's ice storm for the next four to five days. -
Presque Isle Electric and Gas Co-op told WCMU they are working on having a full power restoration timeline by Wednesday. -
Montmorency County officials have released updates on where residents can seek warmth, food and shelter. -
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told WCMU recently that there will be a special election to fill the open 35th District State Senate Seat, which includes representation for Midland, Bay City and Saginaw. -
Fishing for suckerfish is a long-standing tradition in Omer, the smallest city in Michigan, and a local festival aims to keep that tradition alive. -
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) took questions typed into a Zoom chat Thursday as lawmakers face push back from constituents over President Donald Trump actions in the first months of his administration. -
Last Wednesday, the mayor of Bay City vetoed a resolution, that would have banned deputizing local cops for federal immigration enforcement. -
The Soo Locks have officially opened for the shipping season. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the locks in Sault St. Marie about four days ahead of schedule, after completing important maintenance. -
"The governor has a lot of leeway and control over calling the election itself," Reporter AJ Jones told WCMU's All Things Considered host David Nicholas. "The constitution says the governor 'may call a special election.'”
