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Join the legend for a musical journey through the people and places that shaped her career.
Premiere Thu 9/3/26 on WKAR-TV | Skateboarder Nick Mullins
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Michigan State University says it has temporarily closed Berkey Hall “out of an abundance of caution” while police assess a “reported potential threat.”
WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026— taking you beyond the headlines and preparing Mid-Michigan voters for the polls.
The Signal is your WKAR News Sunday morning briefing on what’s ahead in mid-Michigan. The Signal Plus is your mid-week update from WKAR News
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Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. on WKAR-TV 23.1 and streaming | Host Al Martin goes “Beyond the Score," sharing stories where sports and society intersect.
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Fridays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. on 90.5FM | Community members co-host with Linda Kernohan and Jamie Paisley, sharing the stories behind their playlists of favorites
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Smith to serve as senior executive responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and overall management of NJ PBS
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The debate airs Tue, Oct 6, at 6 p.m. on WKAR-TV PBS 23, at 7 p.m. on WILX-TV 10 and WSYM-TV FOX 47. Viewers also can watch online at news10lansing.com and wkar.org.
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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Today in 1783, the U.S. Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by future president John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, among others. Thanks to Franklin's insistence, Isle Royale, despite being closer to Canada, became part of the U.S. due to rumored copper deposits. Britain’s Prime Minister even remarked, "Mr. Franklin, I don’t give a damn if that island is solid copper," highlighting Franklin’s determination. Today, you can hike Mount Franklin in Isle Royale National Park, a nod to his legacy.
Inside the Arts
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"We Are This Land: Meditations on the Great American Experiment" runs to March 14, 2027 at Michigan State University's Broad Art Museum for America's 250th birthday.
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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