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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Construction plans are resuming in Meridian Township for a new Trader Joe’s location. -
Lansing City Council members say they’re concerned about possible discrimination within the City Rescue Mission. That's as the council considers the organization's rezoning request.
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El condado de Ingham ha gastado casi $5 millones de dólares en esfuerzos de recuperación relacionados con las tormentas y tornados del mes pasado.
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Officials estimate that the severe weather last month resulted in $5 millions of dollars in damages in Ingham county.
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A member of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees is calling on the school to investigate the intentional release of a sexual harassment accuser’s name.
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The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden at Michigan State University is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
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A USA TODAY investigation outlines a sexual harassment investigation into Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker.
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The City Rescue Mission in Lansing wants to acquire two buildings on West Kalamazoo Street to open a women’s homeless shelter.
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Michigan State University officials began construction of a new Student Recreation and Wellness Center this week.
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Starting this weekend visitors to Spartan Stadium will need to pass through metal detectors before entering the venue
