Nuclear Power https://www.wcmu.org/tags/nuclear-power Nuclear Power en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:50:08 GMT Company can't find documents showing safety of welding at Palisades https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/company-cant-find-documents-showing-safety-of-welding-at-palisades Holtec International is trying to bring the Palisades nuclear energy plant back online, but first it has to prove to regulators that welding work done at the plant was done correctly. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:50:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/company-cant-find-documents-showing-safety-of-welding-at-palisades Dustin Dwyer Palisades nuclear power plant returns to "operating status" three years after shutdown https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-26/palisades-nuclear-power-plant-returns-to-operating-status-three-years-after-shutdown Operating status means the plant is allowed to receive new nuclear fuel. It is not yet generating power. It is the first nuclear plant in the U.S. to ever return to operations after going into decommissioning status. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:31:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-26/palisades-nuclear-power-plant-returns-to-operating-status-three-years-after-shutdown Dustin Dwyer A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-22/a-rural-energy-co-op-in-northern-michigan-wants-a-nuclear-revival The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:16:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-22/a-rural-energy-co-op-in-northern-michigan-wants-a-nuclear-revival Izzy Ross | IPR Congressional leaders push to stop Great Lakes basin nuclear waste plan https://www.wcmu.org/2024-11-21/congressional-leaders-push-to-stop-great-lakes-basin-nuclear-waste-plan The Canadian government wants to store 50,000 tons of nuclear waste underneath the Great Lakes basin. Congressional leaders are trying to stop it before President-elect Trump takes office. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:29:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-11-21/congressional-leaders-push-to-stop-great-lakes-basin-nuclear-waste-plan Alvin (AJ) Jones U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga's AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act gets unanimous support by Foreign Affairs Committee https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-28/u-s-rep-bill-huizengas-aukus-submarine-transfer-authorization-act-gets-unanimous-support-by-foreign-affairs-committee Legislation would provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines as China's maritime fleet grows. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:49:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-28/u-s-rep-bill-huizengas-aukus-submarine-transfer-authorization-act-gets-unanimous-support-by-foreign-affairs-committee Daniel Boothe Nuclear energy bill receives state Senate hearing https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/nuclear-energy-bill-receives-state-senate-hearing A bill before a Michigan Senate committee would require state regulators to commission a feasibility study on nuclear energy. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:13:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/nuclear-energy-bill-receives-state-senate-hearing Colin Jackson Nuclear energy bill receives Senate hearing https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-21/nuclear-energy-bill-receives-senate-hearing A bill before a Michigan Senate committee would require state regulators to commission a feasibility study on nuclear energy. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:42:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-21/nuclear-energy-bill-receives-senate-hearing Colin Jackson Time runs out for the Palisades nuclear power plant's continued operation https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-23/time-runs-out-for-the-palisades-nuclear-power-plants-continued-operation The Palisades nuclear power plant in West Michigan shut down on Friday as the final step towards de-commissioning. Mon, 23 May 2022 22:40:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-23/time-runs-out-for-the-palisades-nuclear-power-plants-continued-operation Tracy Samilton Michigan could study building more nuclear facilities under a plan advancing in the state legislature https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/michigan-could-study-building-more-nuclear-facilities-under-a-plan-advancing-in-the-state-legislature Michigan could study building more nuclear facilities under a plan advancing in the state legislature.The Michigan Senate is considering the proposal after it was approved by the House of Representatives Thursday, May 19. It would have the state hire an outside firm to complete a feasibility study on the pros and cons of expanding nuclear energy. Fri, 20 May 2022 15:14:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/michigan-could-study-building-more-nuclear-facilities-under-a-plan-advancing-in-the-state-legislature Sarah Lehr Whitmer asks feds to keep west MI nuclear plant running https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-20/whitmer-asks-feds-to-keep-west-mi-nuclear-plant-running Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking for funds under a new federal program to avert the decommissioning of the Palisades nuclear power plant in southwest Michigan. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-20/whitmer-asks-feds-to-keep-west-mi-nuclear-plant-running Rick Pluta | MPRN