Kevin Lavery

Education Reporter
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    Kevin Lavery
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Kevin Lavery is WKAR's education reporter. In 2018, he began a year-long focus on the challenges of improving literacy in Michigan schools.  He also reports general assignment stories, produces news features and interviews for Current State and serves as an alternate local host on NPR's "Morning Edition."

Prior to coming to WKAR in 2006, Lavery was a reporter at KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), covering local politics, government, and biotechnology issues.

Lavery's journalism career began in the U.S. Navy. He studied journalism at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana; worked as news director and television producer for American Forces Network-Japan; and served in Antarctica as radio program director at the McMurdo Station Research Facility on Ross Island.

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Jupiter, Saturn Will Offer Rare Celestial Treat Just In Time For Christmas

By • Dec 18, 2020
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A rare celestial event that some are calling the “Christmas Star” will unfold over the next few days.   

 


Oh Christmas Tree | Messages From The Mitten

By • Dec 11, 2020
family with tree
Kevin Lavery / WKAR-MSU

Today we’re starting a weekly series we’re calling “Messages from the Mitten.” 

This holiday season is unlike any other, and we thought we’d find out how people are adapting – or pressing on – with their holiday traditions. 

Lansing City Clerk Lends A Hand In Georgia Hand Tally

By • Nov 17, 2020
Chris Swope with primary election ballots
File Photo

Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is in Georgia this week to help the state conduct a hand tally of nearly 5 million ballots. 

 


On Veterans Day, MI National Guard Continues To Fight COVID-19

By • Nov 11, 2020
soldier and medical worker
Courtesy / Michigan National Guard / Facebook

For months, Michigan military personnel have been supporting state agencies on the front lines in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19.  WKAR's Kevin Lavery talks with Michigan National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, who says more than 1,100 troops were involved in fighting the pandemic at the height of the response.

 


O'Keefe, Vassar Elected To MSU Board of Trustees

By • Nov 6, 2020
Beaumont Tower
WKAR File Photo

Michigan voters have elected two new members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

 


Students, Parents Appeal To MSU Trustees To Keep Swimming & Diving Program Afloat

By • Oct 30, 2020
olympic sized pool
Courtesy / MSU Athletics

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees met Friday for the first time since announcing plans to discontinue the school’s historic swimming and diving program. 

 


MI Election Workers On Watch For Voter Intimidation

By • Oct 27, 2020
election sign
Reginald Hardwick / WKAR-MSU

Facing a record number of absentee ballots, Michigan election officials are urging voters to remain confident in the integrity of the election.


Lansing PD Sued For Wrongful Death Of Man In Its Custody

By • Oct 26, 2020
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The Lansing Police Department is facing a civil lawsuit in the alleged wrongful death of a man in its custody earlier this year.


MSU To Resume In-Person Classes in January; Spring Break Is Cancelled

By • Oct 22, 2020
Michigan State University outdoor sign
File photo / WKAR-MSU

Michigan State University will increase in-person classes and on campus housing starting in January.

 


MSU Trustee Candidates Lay Out Their Visions

By • Oct 22, 2020
Beaumont Tower
WKAR File Photo

WKAR invited the 10 candidates for MSU Board of Trustees to respond to a five-question survey.

Editor's Note: WKAR News received replies from six candidates: Brian Mosallam (D), Dr. Rema Vassar (D), Pat O’Keefe (R), Tonya Schuitmaker (R), Robin Laurain (Green Party) and Will Tyler White (Libertarian Party).

The other candidates are Brandon Hu (Green Party), Janet M. Sanger (U.S. Taxpayers Party), John Paul Sanger (U.S. Taxpayers Party) and Bridgette Abraham-Guzman (Natural Law Party).


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