Your Sunday morning briefing on what’s coming in mid-Michigan and why it matters. Each week, our newsroom highlights the key stories, civic decisions and community moments shaping the days ahead.
March is National Reading Month
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Fighting for Michigan’s Readers. National Reading Month highlights an important truth: helping Michigan children become strong readers takes more than schools alone.
Rick Pluta
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Michigan Public Radio Network
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down bans on same-sex marriage in 2015, but Michigan's (unenforceable) ban remains on the books because it can only be repealed by voters.
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Temple Israel/Temple IsraelNew photos released Thursday show the damage inside Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township. The federal investigation continues into the attack. -
Andrew Roth/WKAR-MSULansing Mayor Andy Schor said his focus this year is on expanding and improving existing programs and continuing on what he identified as a trajectory of success.
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Women's History Month
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Celebrate and explore Women’s History Month with WKAR World!
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NEW SERIES! | a WKAR original
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SERIES PREMIERE Fri March 27 on WKAR TV in mid-Michigan | Bringing national issues home to Michigan. Hosted by Sheri Jones.
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Guest: Rep. Dylan Wegela. Topic: Whitmer and Trump.
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Smelt fishing, fish recipe and Bragging Board.
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From a Paralympic badminton silver medalist pushing boundaries in the world of NASCAR.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1925, Michigan required fishermen to purchase licenses. In 1897, Hazen Pingree resigned as Detroit mayor to serve as governor. In 1991, John Voelker, author of "Anatomy of a Murder," passed away.
Inside the Arts
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Nelson Gallery in downtown Lansing is celebrating its fifth anniversary Friday.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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