VOTE at WKAR | Info for East Lansing Residents
Eligible East Lansing residents can vote early and on election day at WKAR Public Media on the Michigan State University campus starting Monday, October 19th. Voter registration is also available at this site.
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PREMIERES Fri Oct 30 6:30pm ET on WKAR TV | Democracy, According to Gen Z
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County boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025
Journalism students at Michigan State University are taking a unique approach to covering the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, profiling places to understand the people in them.
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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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WKAR hosted its annual Be My Neighbor Day at Impression 5 Science Center, featuring caring community partners, Daniel Tiger and friends, StoryTime with Mrs. Pizzo and more. -
The video series features teens exploring core tenets of the system of government that has served this country for more than 250 years -
This marks the second time WKAR has served as a voting center for East Lansing residents. In the 2024 Presidential Election, nearly 4,000 voters cast ballots at WKAR.
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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Correspondent Edition. Topic: Elections
Hustleberryfin brings his eclectic pop sound and creative journey to Streetlight Sessions.
Sariah visits the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center to learn about the branches of government.
Early deer season hunt, perch fishing, and we visit a cool taxidermy studio!
Guest: Parker Fairbairn. Topic: Final gubernatorial debate.
An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
Lynn takes pottery for a spin with pottery teacher Dan Nuñez!
How classroom technology, screen time and AI are changing the way Michigan students learn.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1912, stunt pilot Art Smith and Aimee Cour made history with the first aerial elopement after crashing their plane en route to Michigan for marriage. In 2013, Matt Wesaw became the first Indigenous Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, having led the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its gaming authority.
Inside the Arts
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Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell is presenting the film he wrote, directed and starred in, "Ernie & Emma" at the opening night of the final East Lansing Film Festival.
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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