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Tuesday, October 21 3pm-6pm • Impression 5 Science Center | This special event for kids and families focuses on being kind and thoughtful toward others. Featuring Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat!
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From Lansing to Jackson, this is the Mid-Michigan voting guide for the Nov. 4 special election — mayor races, city councils, school bonds, millages, and ballot proposals. We've complied a list of all of the key items from Ingham, Clinton, Jackson, Eaton, Shiawassee and Livingston Counties.
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Protesters filled the lawn of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Saturday for a “No Kings” rally that was part of a coordinated day of demonstrations across Michigan and the country.
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Tracy Samilton/Michigan PublicDozens of "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration took place in Michigan on Saturday, with a couple thousand more events happening across the U.S. and abroad. -
Consumers Energy Media CenterUtility companies have a history of using “dark money” to influence Michigan elections. Organizations are trying to pass bills to stop that.
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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.
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Correspondents Edition. Topics: State Budget This Year vs. Last.
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Buzz your lips and explore the science behind brass instruments!
Michigan Out-of-Doors
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Salmon fishing in west Michigan, bird dog training, and a salmon recipe!
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1903, Kalamazoo voters approved funding for the Western State Normal School, later Western Michigan University, with an impressive 8-to-1 margin. In 1907, Governor Fred Warner pushed for public voting in primaries, overcoming resistance within his party. His victory reshaped the political landscape, leading to his third term as governor.
Inside the Arts
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The 2025 Lansing Arts Impact Grant project is located in Old Town and uses a fence at Friedland Industries as its canvas.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
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Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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