Your Sunday morning briefing on what’s coming in mid-Michigan and why it matters. Each week, our newsroom highlights the key stories, civic decisions and community moments shaping the days ahead.
WKAR NOTES
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said in Michigan, Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as white women.
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The East Lansing Police Department is launching a “structured reset of media relations” using a 10-point plan developed by crisis communications firm Mario Morrow and Associates.
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The Citizens Research Council of Michigan is educating voters about the history of constitutional conventions and the state of Michigan's current governing document.
Recently In Your Community
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Over 1,200 community members of all ages gathered recently at WKAR studios on the MSU campus.
Show Highlights
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Celebrate Black history and culture with WKAR WORLD
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Celebrate Black history and culture with WKAR
WATCH NOW
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Guest: Kevin Rinke. Topics: Race for Governor.
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A great fishing tournament for a good cause, pheasant hunting, and a pheasant recipe as well.
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The growing impact of esports in America's sporting landscape and the fascination of cricket.
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1934, Vanderbilt, Michigan, recorded the state's coldest temperature at -51°F. In 1942, Detroit's auto manufacturers halted civilian car production to support the war effort, earning the city the nickname "Arsenal of Democracy."
Inside the Arts
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Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis is stepping down from post with Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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
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- 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
- Meet Phillip Bahar, new director of MSU’s Broad Art Museum