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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At 2a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks jump forward one hour, known as Daylight Saving Time. While this means we will lose an hour of sleep, we gain more evening daylight. One expert says it could take our body up to one week to adjust.
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IEEFA/IEEFAA new report finds that despite Trump administration efforts to push coal and natural gas, renewables are still gaining market share at a “blistering” pace — especially in Michigan and the Midwest. -
Plainwell Community SchoolsObservers found state officials hadn’t been properly checking credentials for school-based services staff, like counselors and teacher aides.
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Sunday, March 15, 1-3:30pm | Celebrate National Reading Month with free music, stories, activities, and giveaways!
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Sun. Mar. 8, 12p to 5p on 90.5FM and streaming | WKAR host Linda Kernohan brings listeners a special afternoon of music by women composers on International Women’s Day. -
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s annual address to the Michigan legislature with analysis from Tim Skubick.
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Guest: Sean McBrearty. Topic: Corporate money out of politics petition.
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Steelhead fishing on the Manistee, and two different rabbit hunts.
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From a Paralympic badminton silver medalist pushing boundaries in the world of NASCAR.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1901, R. E. Olds moved his automobile factory to Lansing after a fire in Detroit. In 1976, Governor Milliken legalized manned hot-air balloon flights in Michigan, ending a ban in place since 1931.
Inside the Arts
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The renowned comedy troupe Second City will visit the Franke Center in Marshall Friday
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
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