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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Heavy snow and freezing temperatures are expected Friday across the lower peninsula according to the National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids.
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Ingham County is set to obtain millions of dollars from opioid settlements over the next sixteen years. County authorities are currently determining the allocation of these funds.
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Michigan State University’s faculty and academic staff are asking the governor to remove two members from the school’s board of trustees over misconduct allegations.
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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.