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Michigan Association of Broadcasters has honored WKAR with 11 Broadcast Excellence Awards for programming produced in 2025.
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The governor is declaring an energy emergency in the wake of high fuel prices around the state.
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Mark Schiefelbein/APGovernor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive Thursday calling on state departments and agencies to compile information on the impact of tariffs on Michigan businesses and consumers before some of the orders were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional. -
Anita CooneyThe Spartan men’s club hockey team isn’t as famous as the top-ranked varsity team, but it prides itself on being a winning program too.
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On this day in 1940, Isle Royale was established as a national park. It consists of one large island and over 200 smaller islands in Lake Superior, accessible only by boat or float plane. The park's isolation and natural beauty provide a habitat for timber wolves and moose. The waters of Isle Royale also contain several well-preserved shipwrecks, thanks to the area's harsh weather and cold, fresh water.
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Michigan State University's concert "USA at 250 Years" will feature works from American composers
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