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MSU Museum Exhibit To Tell Story of Nassar’s Abuse Survivors

By Associated Press • Dec 15, 2018

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Hundreds of women who say they were sexually assaulted by now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar will be featured in a new exhibit at Michigan State University.

MSU Cornerback Justin Layne Headed to NFL Draft

By Al Martin • Dec 14, 2018

Michigan State football junior cornerback Justin Layne announced via Twitter on Friday evening that he will forego his senior season and head to the 2019 NFL Draft.

Healing Assistance Fund Cancellation Draws Criticism At MSU Board Of Trustees Meeting

By Abigail Censky & Scott Pohl • Dec 14, 2018

Emma Ann Miller, a 16 year old survivor, makes a public comment at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday while her mother Leslie Miller watches. The Millers oppose the school's decision to end the Healing Assistance Fund and transfer the money to a settlem

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees held its first meeting since the controversial decision to cut the Healing Assistance Fund. The fund earmarked $10 million for survivors of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse to allow them to access counseling and mental health services.

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Hear about the Trustees response to the public comment period of the meeting where most speakers criticized the decision to end the Healing Assistance Fund.

Mississippi Man To Stand Trial In MSU Student's Death; 2 More Arrests

By Associated Press, Reginald Hardwick & Karel Vega • Dec 14, 2018

UPDATED Dec. 14 at 5:00 p.m.: A 30-year-old Mississippi man has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the fatal off-campus shooting of a 22-year-old Michigan State University student. Two others have also been charged.

Gov. Snyder Signs Measures Gutting Sick Leave, Mininum Wage

By Associated Press & Cheyna Roth • Dec 14, 2018

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed Republican-backed laws to significantly scale back citizen-initiated measures to raise the minimum wage and require paid sick leave for workers.

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Current Sports | December 14, 2018

By Ian Hawley • Dec 14, 2018

College Football; Bowl Season; Kyler Murray; MSU Basketball; Detroit Lions; Fit Fridays

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Gov. Snyder's Trash Fee Hike For Cleanup Dies In Legislature

By Associated Press • Dec 14, 2018

Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's proposal to increase trash fees to pay for environmental cleanup is dead in the GOP-controlled Legislature, forcing his administration and legislative leaders to explore other options to shore up the funding.

Ex-Univ. of Michigan Doctor Gets 10 Years In Child Porn Case

By Associated Press • Dec 14, 2018

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A former University of Michigan doctor who lost his job and medical license after child pornography allegations surfaced has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.

GM Says It Has 2,700 Jobs For Workers Slated To Be Laid Off

By Associated Press • Dec 14, 2018

The General Motors' massive 14,000-person layoff announced last month might not be as bad as originally projected.

Correspondents Edition | OTR OVERTIME | December 14, 2018

By WebTeam • Dec 14, 2018

After the episode taping concludes, correspondents continue to chat.

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Michigan Forecast: Warm to Trump, Cool to Snyder and Hot Economy in 2019

By Russ White • Dec 14, 2018

As 2018 comes to a chilly close, Michigan’s residents warmed to President Donald Trump, cooled to outgoing Gov. Rick Snyder and look forward to a sunny economy in 2019.

President Trump’s favorable ratings continued to climb, with 34.4 percent of Michigan residents giving him an “excellent” or “good” review, according to results from Michigan State University’s latest State of the State Survey (SOSS.)

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Sat. Dec. 8 at 10pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | This 30-year-old band fuels the stage with big blues sound. WATCH NOW

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RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World | Indie Lens Pop-Up

By editor • Nov 20, 2018

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FREE – Thu. Dec. 6, 7pm at WKAR | View a special screening and join the conversation on an electrifying look at native american influence in popular music. RESERVE SEATS HERE

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WKAR Welcomes Politics/Gov. Reporter Abigail Censky

By Reginald Hardwick & Abigail Censky • Dec 7, 2018

WKAR News is expanding its political and government reporting in mid-Michigan with the addition of Abigail Censky.

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WKAR's Reginald Hardwick talks with WKAR's Abigail Censky, the new political/govt. reporter.

NPR News Senior Education Editor Visits WKAR

By editor • Nov 20, 2018

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WKAR welcomed Steve Drummond, Senior Education Editor for NPR News and Executive Producer of the podcast Code Switch. During his visit, Drummond offered valuable insight and great feedback for the WKAR News team and MSU journalism students.

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