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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An early childcare provider in mid-Michigan is being recognized by the National Head Start Association.
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The governor is visiting Taiwan and South Korea to strengthen business partnerships between the two regions.
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En el episodio de marzo de 2024 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan?, les traemos un análisis profundo de los resultados electorales en Michigan y exploramos lo que estos resultados revelan sobre los partidos políticos y las opiniones de los residentes de Michigan.
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Tornadoes touched down in Genesee and Calhoun Counties early Wednesday morning.
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Michigan generated approximately $1.92 billion in 2023 from people playing online gambling games such as slots, blackjack and roulette.
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A pilot program designed to identify improperly discarded items reported a 25% reduction in recycling contamination.
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WKAR is partnering with America Amplified to answer the questions that matter most to voters this election year.
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Michigan State University's Latinx Film Festival brings a special performance inspired by the life of Joaquin Oliver, who lost who lost his life to gun violence in a mass shooting.
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Thousands came together Tuesday for a vigil at Michigan State University to honor the three students who lost their lives one year ago in a mass shooting on campus.
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Dan Olsen reflects on communicating to the media and community in the aftermath of the shooting on campus.