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WATCH LIVE: The Impeachment Hearings

By WKAR Staff • Nov 19, 2019

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NPR SPECIAL COVERAGE | The U.S. House of Representatives is holding open hearings in its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. All hearings will be streamed here as they are live.

SPECIAL COVERAGE: The Impeachment Hearings

Public hearings of the House Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump continue this week, with coverage scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 9am each day.

Ex-lawmakers Sue To Block Michigan’s Legislative Term Limits

By Associated Press & David Eggert • 36 minutes ago

Eight former Michigan lawmakers filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging they have been unconstitutionally blocked from running again by “draconian” term-limit restrictions that also prevent voters from backing candidates of their choice.

Report: MI Cities Lost 12 Percent Of Their Revenue In 15 Years

By Kevin Lavery • 5 hours ago

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A Michigan public policy research firm says long-term disinvestment by the state is hurting municipal revenues.

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Michigan State Students Prove Dodgeball Is Way More than A Kid’s Game

By Jack Waynick: Current Sports Beat Reporter • 8 hours ago

The club sport is popular at MSU, with students showing off speed and strategy to win.

Michigan State Ultimate Rookies Are Learning And Succeeding In Real-Time

By Jack Kirwan: Current Sports Beat Reporter • 8 hours ago

Frisbee — Michigan State ultimate frisbee

The club sport doesn’t rely on veteran players to stack the line-up, newcomers find their spots right away.

Michigan State’s Women’s Rugby Team Enjoys Success And Building The Sport

By Johnny Supan: Current Sports Beat Reporter • 9 hours ago

Rugby is growing in popularity in the United States and successful collegiate clubs, like the Spartans women’s team, are leading the growth.

In K-3, Retention Prevention Is The Name Of The Game

By Kevin Lavery • 17 hours ago

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Three times each year, Michigan students in grades K-3 take a series of reading assessment tests. These tests serve as checkpoints to ensure students are meeting specific literacy goals. Typically, students who fall below the standard are placed on a tailor-made reading plan to help them develop their skills.

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Dantonio Says He Plans To Return As Michigan State Coach

By Associated Press & Noah Trister • 23 hours ago

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Mark Dantonio made his clearest statement yet about his future, saying he intends to be Michigan State’s coach next season.

House Democrats Call For “Housing Justice Bills”

By Cheyna Roth • 23 hours ago

Some Michigan Democrats want to expand access to affordable housing across the state.

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Looking To Make Millions After College? Michigan State Students Look To E-Sports Fame

By Julian Mitchell: Current Sports Beat Reporter • Nov 19, 2019

Some Spartans e-gamers want to turn their talents into streaming and competition careers.

WATCH LIVE: The Impeachment Hearings

By WKAR Staff • Nov 19, 2019

NPR SPECIAL COVERAGE | The U.S. House of Representatives is holding open hearings in its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. All hearings will be streamed here as they are live.

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House Democrats Call For “Housing Justice Bills”

Some Michigan Democrats want to expand access to affordable housing across the state.

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Ever been bullied about your food choices? Most of us have, writes MSU alumna in new book

By Kirk Heinze • Nov 13, 2019

“Food has become a battleground where marketing labels and misinformation are used to bully and demonize people about their eating choices. What if you could stop stressing about what other people think and make eating decisions based on your own needs and preferences?,” asks the author of Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying B.S. and Spartan alumna, Michele Payn.

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Michele Payn talks with Kirk Heinze.

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WATCH BackStage Pass

Joshua Powell | Backstage Pass | Ep.1005

Sat., Nov. 23 at 10pm on WKAR-HD or STREAM at video.wkar.org | Indie-rock artist Joshua Powell performs “Black Lodge (water)” and more on BackStage Pass !

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WKAR StayTuned Update

The Plastics Problem | PBS NewsHour

By WKAR Staff • 7 hours ago

Wed., Nov. 27, 10 pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Are the existing strategies for tackling plastic pollution really making any difference?

College Behind Bars | Premiere

By WKAR Staff • 12 hours ago

Mon., Nov. 25, 9 pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Join us as we take an intimate look at the lives, experiences, and words of incarcerated men and women and their families.

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PBS and WKAR Unveil New Look on Eve of PBS 50th Anniversary

By WKAR Staff • Nov 5, 2019

Refresh of Iconic Logo Modernizes Brand to Better Connect with Viewers in the Digital Age

El Chayo Named Among Top 25 LatinX in Michigan

By WKAR Staff • Nov 1, 2019

portrait: El Chayo Cervantes — Stacy Hoxsey / WKAR-MSU

WKAR radio host El Chayo Cervantes has been named one of the 2019 Top 25 LatinX of Michigan by the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan. The 2019 recipients of the award were honored as part of the Statewide Hispanic Heritage Celebration held at the Goei Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., on October 10, 2019.

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Despite Trump Support, Navy Board May Strip Eddie Gallagher Of SEAL Status

By Vanessa Romo • 3 hours ago

Special Operations Chief Eddie Gallagher may be stripped of his status as a Navy SEAL, potentially setting up a confrontation between the Navy's top brass and the commander in chief.

On Wednesday, Gallagher and three of his supervising officers were notified that a review board will be convened to determine whether the men should be allowed to remain in the elite SEALs.

What Rep. Jim Jordan's Constituents Make Of His Role In The Impeachment Inquiry

By Nick Evans • 3 hours ago

The impeachment inquiry is putting an outspoken Ohio congressman in the national spotlight. Republican Jim Jordan has long been a favorite of conservatives and one of Trump's staunchest defenders.

Fed Chair Says The Bank Takes Its Cues From Economic Data, Not Criticism From Trump

By Scott Horsley • 3 hours ago

President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates. But the central bank has signaled it's done cutting rates for now, unless the economy takes a turn for the worse.