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Dozens gathered in downtown Lansing Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, joining communities across Mid-Michigan in remembrance.
The scoreboard says it all: The Michigan State University Spartans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish played to a tie on Nov. 19, 1966, in a match that went on to be called the Game of the Century.
WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026— taking you beyond the headlines and preparing Mid-Michigan voters for the polls.
The Signal is your WKAR News Sunday morning briefing on what’s ahead in mid-Michigan. The Signal Plus is your mid-week update from WKAR News
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Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. on WKAR-TV 23.1 and streaming | Host Al Martin goes “Beyond the Score," sharing stories where sports and society intersect.
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Fridays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. on 90.5FM | Community members co-host with Linda Kernohan and Jamie Paisley, sharing the stories behind their playlists of favorites
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Smith to serve as senior executive responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and overall management of NJ PBS
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The debate airs Tue, Oct 6, at 6 p.m. on WKAR-TV PBS 23, at 7 p.m. on WILX-TV 10 and WSYM-TV FOX 47. Viewers also can watch online at news10lansing.com and wkar.org.
WKAR America 250 explores how Michigan’s people, stories, and institutions have shaped the American experience over the last 250 years. Through journalism, public affairs, arts, education, and community storytelling, WKAR invites our community to reflect, participate and imagine the future of our state and this nation.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1911, J. Clifford Turpin made the first flight over Grand Rapids at the West Michigan State Fair. His Model B plane, with wheels for takeoff and landing, soared above Comstock Park. Also today, in 1942, Michigan opened its first expressway along US 12 to support wartime production at the Willow Run Bomber plant.
Inside the Arts
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Credits include actors, directors, and backstage roles
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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