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.
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WKAR will present TV, radio, and online coverage of Governor Gretchen Whitmer‘s final State of the State address live from the Michigan House Chambers. Wed, Feb. 25, at 7pm ET
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Flames engulf a vehicle at an intersection in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday as violence spread across parts of the resort city following a military operation against a major cartel leader. Authorities urged residents and tourists to shelter in place as roadblocks, fires and heavy security activity disrupted normal activity.
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Michigan school districts are struggling to recruit experienced superintendents as leadership turnover rises statewide. Here’s where superintendent searches are underway across the state. -
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On this day in 1870, Michigan Agricultural College, now MSU, accepted women students for the first time, integrating them into all courses, including fieldwork. Today also marks the birthday of G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams, born in 1911, who served six terms as Michigan Governor, promoted the Mackinac Bridge, and later served on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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"Synthetic Sirens" is on display at the Michigan State University Broad Art Museum through mid-July.
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Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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