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A clear, plain-language glossary explaining the energy, water, land use and policy terms driving Michigan’s data center boom — plus links to WKAR’s full coverage of projects in Lansing, Saline Township, Howell Township and across the state.
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On WKAR-TV in mid-MichiganSun Nov 16 through Fri Nov 21 8pm with encore at 10pm each night | Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States. -
Reframing America’s origins through Native resistance in the Great Lakes.
Hamlin Township has ordered a bitcoin mining trailer to shut down after neighbors reported an all-day, high-pitched noise. The dispute comes as Michigan sees more bitcoin mining operations popping up across the state, raising questions about zoning, noise, and oversight.
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Melorie Begay/WKAR-MSUWKAR News spoke directly with the CEO of Deep Green, the British company behind the proposed Lansing data center. He explains why an international operator chose Michigan, what makes the project different, and why residents are right to ask tough questions about water, energy, and transparency. -
Colin Jackson/Michigan Public Radio NetworkGovernor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned two turkeys named Faygo and Vernors, and she signed bills aimed at earmarks and budget transparency.
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Heritage Month
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Celebrate and explore Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month with WKAR.
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
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Today marks a historic moment in public media. For the first time in 50 years, stations like WKAR are operating without federal funding. But that does not mean the end of WKAR.
WATCH NOW
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Guest: Rep. Debbie Dingell. Topic: Government Shutdown Over.
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Soar into science and discover how kites fly, spin, and lift!
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Duck hunting, bow hunting, and chasing geese in southern Michigan.
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Michigan Minute
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In 1966, the MSU Spartans faced Notre Dame in a highly anticipated college football showdown, which ended in a 10-10 tie as the Fighting Irish opted to run out the clock. Fast forward to 2004, when a fight erupted between the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. After a fan threw a cup at Pacers forward Ron Artest, he charged into the stands, igniting a chaotic melee that led to suspensions for nine players and criminal charges for several individuals.
Inside the Arts
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Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd is speaking at the East Lansing Public Library and the Library of Michigan this weekend.
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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MSU Today
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- SpartanXpress, MSU’s autonomous bus, is ready for rides and research