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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Lansing community leader Alfreda Schmidt died April 14 at 97 years old.
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During Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees meeting Friday, officials also discussed investments in Israel and the release of thousands of documents related to Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
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Deborah Guthrie is now seeking re-election by running as a write-in candidate after she was disqualified from the ballot.
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Lansing’s REO Town neighborhood is renting out dozens of subsidized apartment units this fall. The development is part of a state program designed to create housing for middle class families.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is monitoring attempts to censor books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes from public schools and libraries.
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Las escuelas Públicas de Okemos son uno de los primeros distritos escolares del estado en seguir las pautas establecidas por la legislación “Filtrar primero” de Michigan después de que el distrito identificó varias ubicaciones escolares donde el agua potable estaba contaminada con plomo.
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Okemos Public Schools is one of the first school districts to implement standards under Michigan’s “Filter First” law.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is rolling out some new regulations for the 2024 fishing season.
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En el episodio de marzo de 2024 de ¿Qué Onda Michigan? discutimos el impacto de las leyes actuales de gestación subrogada y cómo están a punto de cambiar.
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Michigan State University’s is launching a new partnership to bridge the opportunity gap in higher education for rural communities across the state.