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Spartans Rout Gophers, Return To Sweet 16 1st Time Since '15

By Associated Press • 2 hours ago

Michigan State heads to the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years. Izzo gets his 50th NCAA Tournament win.

Colley’s Layup Lifts Spartans Over Chippewas, 88-87

By Associated Press • 4 hours ago

MSU Women’s Basketball — Twitter/MSU Spartans

When crunch time came Saturday against her alma mater, Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant trusted a Canadian import to help the Spartans survive and advance into the second round of the NCAA Chicago Regional.

Nessel Settles Same Sex Adoption Lawsuit

By Cheyna Roth • Mar 22, 2019

State Attorney General Dana Nessel — Cheyna Roth

The state of Michigan has promised to make sure adoption and foster agencies that receive state money do not discriminate against same sex couples. Michigan Public Radio’s Cheyna Roth has more.

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LISTEN: MSU Basketball Prepares For Round Of 32, Minnesota Rematch

By Kyle Turk • Mar 22, 2019

Current Sports intern Kyle Turk is on location in Des Moines, Iowa for Michigan State's first and second round NCAA Tournament games. Hear the MSU players talk tomorrow's Minnesota matchup - find out what they had to say here!

Fit Fridays with Johnny Lewis: Abs And Pineapple!

By Al Martin • Mar 22, 2019

Today's Fit Fridays with Blessed Body Training founder Johnny Lewis details different ab workouts that will help you get that summer 6-pack, as well as the health benefits of pineapple!

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March Madness Brings Out Bettors Across The Nation

By Al Martin • Mar 22, 2019

Current Sports host Al Martin invites beat reporter Natalie Kerwin to the studio, discussing her latest piece that details the amount of money that flows in office pools and casinos when it comes to the NCAA Tournament.

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Current Sports | March 22, 2019

By Al Martin • Mar 22, 2019

Michigan State / Bradley; Tom Izzo and Aaron Henry; NCAA Tournament; Natalie Kerwin and sports gambling; Fit Fridays with Blessed Body Training founder Johnny Lewis

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Michigan Settles Adoption Suit, To Stop LGBT Discrimination

By Associated Press • Mar 22, 2019

The Michigan attorney general's office has settled a lawsuit by same-sex couples who say their rights have been violated by faith-based adoption agencies that don't want to work with gays and lesbians.

GM Announces Jobs, Electric Vehicle After Trump Criticism

By Associated Press • Mar 22, 2019

Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from the president over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a factory north of Detroit.

Off the Record | March 22, 2019

By WebTeam • Mar 22, 2019

Topic: Sports betting in MI hits bump. Guest: Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund.

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Capitol Connection

Michigan State Capitol Rotunda — Reginald Hardwick / WKAR-MSU

Gov. Whitmer Signs First Bill Into Law

The first bill signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer was passed unanimously by the state Legislature. Capitol Correspondent Cheyna Roth reported.

Around Michigan

Spring Lawn Care Tips from MSU Extension Turf Specialist

By Russ White • Mar 21, 2019

Spring has sprung, so let's welcome Kevin Frank back to MSU Today. Kevin is an MSU Extension turf specialist, and an associate professor in Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences.

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Kevin Frank talks with Russ White.

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WKAR Station News

WKAR Earns Station of the Year Honors for TV and Radio, Receives Multiple Awards

By Julie Sochay • Mar 7, 2019

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- WKAR was named both Michigan Public Television Station of the Year and Public Radio Group One Station of the Year for 2018 by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters at the Broadcast Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Lansing Center on Wed., Mar. 6, 2019.

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WKAR In Your Community

BackStage Pass Concert Series | March 2019 | RESERVE SEATS HERE

By editor • Mar 15, 2019

FREE | March - April, 2019 | WKAR Studios | Seat reservations are available for all shows!

The Providers | Indie Lens Pop-Up

By editor • Mar 5, 2019

FREE – Thu. Mar. 21, 7pm at WKAR | View a special screening and join the conversation on how providers work to reach Americans who would otherwise be left without healthcare. RESERVE SEATS HERE

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Pope Accepts Resignation Of Top Cardinal In Chile

By Shannon Van Sant • 6 hours ago

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of one of Chile's top cardinals, who is accused of covering up the sexual abuse of Catholic church members and discrediting victims. 77-year-old Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati was the archbishop of Santiago, Chile's most important archdiocese.

Barbershop: Republicans On The Mueller Report

By editor • 7 hours ago

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Mueller's Investigation, According To The Media

By David Folkenflik • 7 hours ago

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