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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As Montmorency County works to rebuild the community from northern Michigan's historic ice storms, they are working to mitigate wildfires, economic damage and a federal regulation that may block some aid for houses. -
U.S. rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) held a press conference Tuesday advocating to keep a Saginaw Social Security office open, and demanding clarity from the Trump administration. -
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is allocating over $1 million to pay for generators and food for counties hit by last month's ice storm that brought widespread destruction to the region. -
State Rep. Parker Fairbairn's (R-Harbor Springs) bill would distribute $75 million in relief for northern Michigan. The spending would meet the matching requirements to qualify for $225 million of federal disaster aid, lawmakers say.
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As Saginaw struggles with gun violence, leaders have stepped in with efforts to find solutions by starting intervention programs and services that help victims and motivate young people towards positive life outcomes. -
Some people across northern Michigan were without power for 18 days following a historic ice storm that blasted through the region in late March. In recent days, workers have repaired or replaced hundreds of utility poles in remote areas of Michigan wilderness to bring people back online. -
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.
