Karel Vega
Karel Vega served as radio news managing editor at WKAR from 2020 to 2023. Previously, from July 2017 to April 2020, Karel was a local producer and host of All Things Considered. In 2018, he co-launched "Serving Up Science" with Sheril Kirshenbaum, a weekly segment on All Things Considered exploring food and its scientific history and impact. Karel joined WKAR and ComArtSci in January 2017, transitioning from his role as local host of All Things Considered at KHSU, Humboldt State University's NPR station in Arcata, California.
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Updated July 1, 1:41 p.m. ETMichigan is incentivizing people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by awarding $4.5 million in cash and nearly $500,000 in…
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The founding president of Lansing Community College has died.Philip J. Gannon was the first leader of LCC when it was founded in 1957. The college…
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The city of Lansing is lifting some coronavirus restrictions.Lansing Mayor Andy Schor signed an executive order Wednesday allowing community centers to…
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A Michigan State University academic governance group is recommending requiring anyone on campus this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The Michigan…
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Michiganders have more time to file their state and city income taxes. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills Thursday that extend the 2021…
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The East Lansing City Council has approved a resolution calling on Michigan State University to release thousands of documents withheld from the public…
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, now in the final year of his term, is set to deliver the 2021 State of The City on February 3. Schor has already stated his main…
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Former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is once again running to be the mayor of Michigan’s capital city. In a letter obtained by WKAR, Bernero’s campaign…
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Michigan lawmakers express shock, disbelief at chaotic scene at nation's Capitol.Protesters stormed the United States Capitol as Congress was undergoing…
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WKAR is following all the major races in Michigan. Check back here for updates throughout the night.1:09 a.m. - Election Night updates concluded.WKAR will…