Lester Graham
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Michigan Public
The industry that includes boot camps and boarding schools would be banned from blindfolding or physically restraining minors en route to residential treatment programs.
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Henry JanesWhen the mall grows quiet from its day of shopping, the space transforms into a vibrant host for fights. -
Arjun Thakkar/WKAR-MSUTraffic fatalities nationally have trended down. In Michigan, not so much. The number of fatalities in Michigan was virtually unchanged between 2023 and 2024, and 2025 figures aren’t out yet.
WKAR Notes
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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. -
Thu May 14 | 6:30-7:30pm | Explore the challenges, opportunities and community supports shaping young people’s mental health. Includes the premiere of “I Feel Talks.” -
The team here at WKAR is making good on our commitment to sustain what matters as we work to build for the future of public media in Michigan.
WATCH NOW
New! Streetlight Sessions | WKAR original
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Drey Skonie brings Motown-inspired soul with a modern edge to Streetlight Sessions.
Off the Record | WKAR original
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Correspondent Edition. Topics: Democratic convention and the house budget.
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This week we start on the Detroit River doing some hardlining for Walleye.
Impact: Michigan | WKAR original
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Why buying or leaving a home in Michigan suddenly feels impossible
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1835: The Michigan-Ohio border war flared up as Michigan militia confronted Ohio surveyors. The Detroit Free Press and Toledo Gazette exchanged heated articles. On this day in 2004: The final Oldsmobile Alero drove off the line at GM's Lansing Car Assembly plant, marking the end of the historic Oldsmobile brand. Only Cadillac CT4 & CT5 are now produced in Lansing.
Inside the Arts
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The music streaming app Sonic Detroit plays the rock hits the Motor City loved and still loves.
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.
More WKAR News
MSU Today
- Higher Education, Civil Discourse, and Democracy
- MSU leads talent development for an innovation economy with Green and White Council
- Renovated MSU Museum part of a “vital social infrastructure on campus”
- Greg and Dawn Williams make historic $401 million commitment to Michigan State University and Spartan Athletics
- Meet New Michigan State University Spartans Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald