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A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants a sweeping overhaul of how the board members of the three largest state universities are selected, as well as Michigan's attorney general and secretary of state.
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.
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Olivia JenneyThe atmosphere inside of Michigan State’s famous sporting venues comes with its own vibes and rules. And students are happy to carry that forward. -
Demonte Thomas, WKAR NewsThe City of East Lansing released an independent investigation finding harassment and bullying allegations against City Manager Robert Belleman were not substantiated, while also identifying concerns about his management style and workplace culture.
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Guest: Rep. Matt Maddock. Topic: Property tax relief.
How social media may be affecting teen mental health and what many parents still don’t see online.
Olivia and Aikem are curious about Bookmark Alpacas, a farm in Laingsburg, Michigan.
Coaster brings explosive indie rock energy and campus-bred charisma to Streetlight Sessions.
Kids share how new adventures can feel exciting, scary, and full of surprises.
New deer regulations and a look at the Sturgeon population in Michigan.
A community conversation around the wellbeing of children. Hosted by Robin Pizzo.
WKAR Notes
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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. -
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.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1939, the Detroit City Council voted to ban pinball machines from being played outside on the streets, concerned they were being used for gambling. While Los Angeles banned them completely, Detroit opted for a more moderate approach. And today is Gwen Frostic Day in Michigan, as proclaimed by Governor William Milliken in 1978. Born in the Michigan Thumb, Frostic’s art studio near Sleeping Bear Dunes became a nature lover's attraction. She wrote her own epitaph: “Here lies one doubly blessed. She was happy and she knew it.”
Inside the Arts
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“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.
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