Jeanie Croope

TV Host and Communications Manager

Mid-Michigan viewers know Jeanie Croope as the WKAR host whose smile lights up the TV screen during local broadcast specials and brightens the scene at events throughout our community. In her role as Communications Manager for WKAR, she is also editor of StayTuned, social media author, and much more.

Jeanie Croope has degrees in Theatre and Public Relations from Michigan State University, and has been on the air and in our community with WKAR since 1981.

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Great Tips!
8:17 am
Mon June 17, 2013

Rick Steves' Travel Skills Special

Rick Steves

8pm Monday, June 15 | WKAR Create | Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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Nostalgia
8:16 am
Mon June 17, 2013

Moments to Remember

The McGuire Sisters are among the artists in Moments to Remember.

8pm Monday, June 15 | WKAR-TV | Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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A New Look at Eating
9:23 am
Fri June 14, 2013

Eat, Fast & Live Longer with Dr. Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

Saturday, June 15, Noon | WKAR | Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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All Star Cast!
7:47 am
Thu June 13, 2013

Woody Guthrie at 100: Live at Kennedy Center

Woody Guthrie

8pm Tuesday, June 11 | WKAR-TV

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Boomer Nostalgia
3:13 pm
Wed June 12, 2013

Motown: Big Hits and More!

Smokey Robinson

8pm Friday, June 14 | WKAR-TV | Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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Great Music
12:44 pm
Wed June 5, 2013

'70s & '80s Soul Rewind

Whoopi Goldberg

 9pm Sunday, June 16 | WKAR-TV Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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Comedy Greats!
12:36 pm
Wed June 5, 2013

Ed Sullivan Comedy Special

Ed Sullivan with Rich Little

Saturday, June 15, 5 p.m. | WKAR-TV Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

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'Glee' Star Performs
12:28 pm
Wed June 5, 2013

Matthew Morrison: Where It All Began

Matthew Morrison

Friday, June 7, 10pm | Saturday, June 8, 3pm | Monday, June 10, 10pm | WKAR-TV | Watch and call or Give Now Online

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Program airs June 3, 10 p.m.
3:34 pm
Thu May 30, 2013

Community Cinema Guests Engage in "Love Free or Die" Conversation

A nearly full house packed WKAR's auditorium for a Community Cinema preview of Love Free or Die, airing Monday, June 3, at 10 p.m. on WKAR. The event was the last this spring for the popular screening/discussion series at WKAR.


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The Radio Reader
3:46 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Radio Reader May Update

Dick Estell is reading "The Cove," by Ron Rash through May 21.

"Mile Marker Zero" by WIlliam McKeen will begin May 22.

For more on The Radio Reader, visit Dick Estell's Website.

Wonder Women Intrigues Guests
1:19 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

"Wonder Women" Guests Appreciate Community Cinema Events

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WKAR's Susi Elkins with panelists Jess Knott and Gary Hoppenstand

Guests at WKAR's April 25 Community Cinema screening of Wonder Woman: The Story of America's Superheroines were not only able to see a segment of the film but hear from speakers Gary Hoppenstand and Jess Knott.

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Now through May 30
11:03 am
Tue May 21, 2013

Please Help Us Keep WKAR Radio Pledge Free!

Support Music and News on WKAR Radio

Here at WKAR Radio we are grateful to you and others like you for the pledges received this April.  It’s due to member support that we can bring you the classical music you love and the news programs that keep you informed every day of the week. 

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Teams Compete for MSU Scholarships, Championship
9:49 am
Mon May 20, 2013

QuizBusters Championship Series!

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Matt Ottinger

Wednesday, May 22, 8 p.m.

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Three programs selected!
3:18 pm
Wed May 15, 2013

WKAR Receives Michigan Emmy Award Nominations

WKAR is pleased to announce that three programs produced and one presented by WKAR have been nominated for Michigan Emmy Awards. Nominees for the 35th Michigan Emmys were announced Wednesday, May 15.

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One Step Closer to Finals!
2:13 pm
Mon May 13, 2013

"QuizBusters" Semi-Finals Continue on WKAR

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Matt Ottinger

Youth from mid-Michigan continue their quest for tuition scholarships to Michigan State University in the second week of the QuizBusters semi-finals on Saturday, May 18, at 6 and 6:30 p.m.

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Closing in on the Finals!
1:00 am
Mon May 13, 2013

"QuizBusters" Semi-Finals Continue on WKAR

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QuizBusters host Matt Ottinger

Youth from mid-Michigan continue their quest for tuition scholarships to Michigan State University in the second week of the QuizBusters semi-finals on Saturday, May 18 at 6 and 6:30 p.m.

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You Are Invited!
6:14 pm
Wed May 8, 2013

May 23 | Community Cinema: Love Free or Die

Gene Robinson

FREE – Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. | Join the discussion at the next WKAR Community Cinema, featuring Love Free or Die. | RESERVE SEATS HERE

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WKAR Blog
1:23 pm
Wed May 8, 2013

“Off the Record” Continues Discussion on Legislation to Change No-Fault Insurance Law

On May 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson made headlines on “Off the Record,” taking Michigan’s GOP Speaker of the House, Jase Bolger, to task for his tactics to pass legislation that would change Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance law (House Bill 4612). Patterson opposes the legislation, which would cap the lifetime benefits for catastrophic auto injuries at $1 million.

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Debut on May 13
1:17 pm
Tue May 7, 2013

Starts Monday! Current Sports with Al Martin

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Al Martin

Current Sports with Al Martin premieres Monday, May 13 at 1 p.m.  The new radio talk show from WKAR tackles sports topics in depth, with special guests and listener interaction, while exploring new ground.

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Teams Hoping for Championship Bid!
3:25 pm
Mon May 6, 2013

QuizBusters Semi-Finals Begin

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QuizBusters host Matt Ottinger

Youth from mid-Michigan will get one step closer to winning tuition scholarships to Michigan State University in the QuizBusters semi-finals, airing over two weekends beginning May 11.

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