Michelle Jokisch Polo
Bilingual Latinx Stories ReporterAs WKAR's Bilingual Latinx Stories Reporter, Michelle reports in both English and Spanish on stories affecting Michigan's Latinx community.
Michelle joined WKAR in August 2020.
Before joining WKAR, Michelle was the inclusion reporter at WGVU Public Media, covering stories of people at the intersections of racial justice immigration reform, criminal justice system reform, reproductive justice and trans and queer liberation. Michelle began her career as a journalist as the head reporter at El Vocero Hispano, the largest Hispanic newspaper in Michigan.
Michelle has a master's degree from Grand Valley State University and a bachelor's degree from Calvin University.
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Ingham County’s 13 federally qualified health centers are facing an expected shortfall of $4.5 million by the end of September.
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Los votantes de Michigan están reaccionando a la decisión del presidente Biden de poner fin a su campaña para un segundo mandato.
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Political parties are facing challenges connecting with Michigan’s Latino community.
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WKAR reporters break down how President Joe Biden's decision to drop out from his re-election campaign is impacting voters and politicians here in Michigan.
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Michiganders are reacting to President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 presidential race.
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A Lansing School District plan to improve literacy is facing resistance because the proposal includes cutting librarian positions.
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The National Weather Service forecasts wind gusts of more than 60 mph accompanied by heavy rain in mid-Michigan
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Officials are proposing building a new multi-generational facility at the former Younkers department store near Meridian Mall.
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Owners of the more than 150-year-old clothing store discovered the building's roof had collapsed on Wednesday. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought heavy rainfall to mid-Michigan.
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Applications for Michigan households to help cover the costs of utility bills and home repairs will reopen in October.