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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 1917, Florence Knoll was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Her studies in architecture and design at a boarding school in Bloomfield Hills set her on an iconic path. Her modern office designs in the 1950s and 60s were widely adopted, earning her numerous awards, including induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1985 and the National Medal of Arts in 2002. And in 1820, Governor Lewis Cass and geologist Henry Schoolcraft began the first major US expedition to explore the Upper Peninsula, aiming to encourage settlement in the Michigan territory.
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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