https://www.wcmu.org/station-news-promotions Station News & Promotions en-US Copyright Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-18/were-in-crisis-mode-severe-weather-rocks-central-and-northern-michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for nearly half the state this week after flood waters devastated communities, caused evacuations, washed out roads and put massive pressure on dams across the region. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-18/were-in-crisis-mode-severe-weather-rocks-central-and-northern-michigan Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-11/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-mcdonald-rivet-wants-congress-back-in-dc The top stories from around central and northern Michigan for the week of April 6th. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-11/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-mcdonald-rivet-wants-congress-back-in-dc Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting This week, WCMU's AJ Jones discusses Saginaw's tax cap and the movement behind trying to get it removed. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-28/lyme-disease-cases-up-in-parts-of-northern-mi-ice-storm-aid-not-guaranteed-for-utilities On this week's Between the Lakes, host Tina Sawyer talks with a local health department official about the uptick in Lyme disease cases across parts of northern Michigan. And other top stories from across the region. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-28/lyme-disease-cases-up-in-parts-of-northern-mi-ice-storm-aid-not-guaranteed-for-utilities Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-21/historic-blizzard-ice-storm-batter-northern-michigan A major winter storm crushed northern Michigan this week, bringing blizzard conditions and heavy ice in some areas that lead to widespread power outages in sub-freezing temperatures. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-21/historic-blizzard-ice-storm-batter-northern-michigan Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-14/one-solution-to-michigans-literacy-problem-detroit-area-synagogue-attacker-identified 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. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-14/one-solution-to-michigans-literacy-problem-detroit-area-synagogue-attacker-identified Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-07/michiganders-share-ice-storm-stories-mcdonald-rivet-votes-yes-to-limit-trump-in-iran A recent storytelling event in Gaylord brought people together from across northern Michigan to recount their experiences during the 2025 ice storm that devastated the region. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-03-07/michiganders-share-ice-storm-stories-mcdonald-rivet-votes-yes-to-limit-trump-in-iran Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-02-28/whitmers-final-state-of-the-state-us-supreme-court-hears-two-michigan-cases 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. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-02-28/whitmers-final-state-of-the-state-us-supreme-court-hears-two-michigan-cases Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/emma-george-griffin-joins-wcmu-reporting-staff George-Griffin is WCMU's new rural life & agriculture reporter. The Mount Pleasant native returns home after graduating from Michigan State University and working for WDET, the Detroit Free Press and Eye On Michigan. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:32:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/emma-george-griffin-joins-wcmu-reporting-staff Tina Sawyer, Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/wcmu-launches-new-weekly-podcast In less than 15 minutes, Between the Lakes offers a quick round-up of the top stories impacting communities across central and northern Michigan. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:39:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-18/wcmu-launches-new-weekly-podcast Rick Brewer