-
WKAR has been named Michigan Public TV Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The announcement was made at the Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala.
Emma Winowiecki
/
Michigan Radio
For Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, the bills are part of his party's plan to shrink Michigan's budget and trim excess spending from state programs.
Get closer to the issues with election reporting from the award-winning WKAR news team, our Michigan news partners and Off the Record with Tim Skubick.
-
Zoe Clark/Michigan PublicA state Senate committee voted to create a Michigan Voting Rights Act, largely in response to the U.S. Supreme Court stricking down key portions of the federal Voting Rights Act. -
Steve Carmody/Michigan PublicMeridian Township, east of Lansing, adopted a data center moratorium. Just a day earlier, Lowell Township, outside Grand Rapids, rejected one.
WKAR Notes
-
WKAR brings together local experts, resources, and community to support children and families during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. -
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.
Share and explore Michigan history through family mementos. Your heirloom and story could be featured during a celebration at the Michigan History Center on Saturday, June 27.
WATCH NOW
-
Kids share what makes friendships feel kind, safe, supportive, and special.
-
Guest: Lon Johnson. Topic: Michigan voters selecting candidates.
-
Annabel and Will are curious about an art festival in East Lansing, Michigan.
-
This week we hit Lake Michigan to see if the King Salmon are in yet.
-
Coaster brings explosive indie rock energy and campus-bred charisma to Streetlight Sessions.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
-
On this day in 1892, Ransom E. Olds sold the first American car for export. His steam-powered car, featured in Scientific American, was bought by a company in London, making it the first American car sold overseas. And in 1937, “My Michigan” was adopted as the official state song, chosen for expressing the hopes and pride of Michigan's people. However, it’s rarely sung due to copyright issues, with royalties required until the copyright expires in 2031.
Inside the Arts
-
“Relatives You Didn’t Know You Had" is at the Nelson Gallery
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.
More WKAR News
