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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Researchers at University of Michigan say it's the most detailed survey of animal feeding operations across the country ever. -
The governor is asking FEMA to reconsider its rejection of aid for utilities, individuals and long-term disaster mitigation projects in the wake of March's historic ice storm. -
Mid-Michigan school administrators are mulling over potential programming cuts, changes to the state's universal lunch program and staffing issues after the state legislature failed to meet its July 1 budget deadline. -
El-Sayed will be in Clare Thursday evening. The progressive is one of three Democrats seeking to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township). -
During a 2023 game against Michigan State, a new CBS Detroit report says, Central Michigan University football coaches allowed the now-banned University of Michigan staffer to scout play calls on their sideline. -
There were 15 assaults on staff and another 25 on prisoners at the St Louis Facility, according to the union's report. -
Peninsula Township, a community with just over 6,000 people, is facing a $50 million pay out after losing a federal lawsuit. -
A study is looking at potential consolidation and closer cooperation between transit systems in Luce, Mackinac and Chippewa counties. Public feedback is accepted through next Monday. -
They're being accused of illegally growing $5 million worth of marijuana in an Iosco County warehouse. -
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is considering removing the obelisk monument near the Soo Locks, because it sits on a Native American burial ground.
