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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The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. -
Over a dozen candidates have jumped into the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WCMU's AJ Jones provides an update from the campaign trail. -
The high-stakes special election in Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties on May 5 will determine if Democrats can control the state Senate for the reminder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final term in office. -
Democrat Chedrick Greene and Republican Jason Tunney both held campaign events in Midland on Wednesday to rally support for a special election on May 5 that will determine if Democrats in the Michigan Senate will be able to maintain their one-seat majority. -
The National Weather Service says snow totals up to 4 feet are possible in some areas in the Upper Peninsula. Meanwhile, ice precipitation is possible for the northern Lower Peninsula. -
WCMU's Tina Sawyer speaks to a Michigan non-profit seeking to boost literacy rates and we bring you the headlines of the week around central and northern Michigan. -
Four Republicans running to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer talked to voters at Saginaw Valley State University. It was one of the largest events of the primary campaign so far. -
The ferry, which transports people to and from Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island along the St. Mary's River, is only doing limited runs. Federal data shows ice cover is consuming half of the Great Lakes. -
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address Wednesday. She worked to sell a divided Legislature on a 2026 agenda that will help set her legacy. -
The front-runner for the democratic gubernatorial nomination says data centers should work with communities, and not "use our water or drive-up energy costs."
