Scott Pohl

News Reporter
  • Scott Pohl
    Scott Pohl
    WKAR-MSU

Scott Pohl is a general assignment news reporter and produces news features and interviews. He is also is an alternate local host on NPR's "Morning Edition."

Scott joined WKAR in 1984.

Prior to that, he worked with the Michigan News Network, WFMK, WKHM in Jackson and WALM in Albion.

Scott is a 1979 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Telecommunications.

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Carl Levin's Memoir Covers U.S. Senate Career, More

By • Jul 30, 2021
Carl Levin book cover
Wayne State University Press

Originally published April 6, 2021

Updated on July 30, 10:27 a.m.

Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. Senator Carl Levin died Thursday at the age of 87. He spent 36 years in the Senate. The liberal Detroit Democrat was known for working closely with his Republican colleagues and rivals. Earlier this year, Levin published a memoir in which he disclosed a three-year battle with cancer.

WKAR’s Scott Pohl spoke with Levin about the book, discussing the subjects of bipartisanship and efforts to end the filibuster in the Senate.

Carl Levin (D-MI), Retired U.S. Senator, Dies

By & Associated Press • Jul 29, 2021
Carl Levin photo
WKAR-MSU

Updated on July 30, 10:16 a.m.

Retired Michigan U.S. Senator Carl Levin has died. The Detroit Democrat represented Michigan in the Senate from 1979 to his retirement in 2015.

Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator had a slightly rumpled, down-to-earth demeanor that helped him win over voters throughout his 36-year career, as did his staunch support for the hometown auto industry.

MSU Professors Circulating Letter Urging University To Require Vaccine Proof, Testing

By • Jul 28, 2021
MSU sign
Reginald Hardwick / WKAR-MSU

Updated Wednesday, July 28, 6:27 p.m.

Two Michigan State University professors are circulating a letter to President Samuel Stanley Jr., urging the administration to tighten COVID-19 rules for the fall semester.


Hot Air Jubilee Returns To Jackson

By • Jul 23, 2021
Hot air balloons photo
David Bostedor III / Jackson Hot Air Jubilee

After being canceled by the pandemic last year, the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee is back this weekend. 


Molly E. Hennessey Greenwalt Appointed To EL District Court Bench

By • Jul 22, 2021
Molly E. Hennessey Greenwalt portrait
Courtesy photo

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is filling a vacancy on the 54B District Court Bench in East Lansing.


Lansing School District Offering Universal Free Pre-K For All

By • Jul 21, 2021
Ben Shuldiner walking past books in a library
Lansing School District

The Lansing School District is making pre-Kindergarten education free for all students starting this fall.


Seat Belt Usage Down In Michigan

By • Jul 20, 2021
Backseat Excuses buckle up campaign image
Office of Highway Safety Planning

New statistics show seat belt usage in Michigan is declining.


Planned Bus Route Will Link New Hospital With Lansing, East Lansing

By • Jul 19, 2021
CATA Bus
Scott Pohl / WKAR/MSU

The Capital Area Transportation Authority is launching a new route for the first time in three years. 


After 32 Years Playing The Blues, Root Doctor Launches Farewell Tour

By • Jul 16, 2021
Freddie Cunningham and Root Doctor photo
Scott Pohl / WKAR/MSU

One of Michigan’s most popular and durable blues bands is doing one last round of shows this year. Root Doctor has been fronted by Freddie Cunningham for 32 years.

Semiconductor Shortage Forcing Temporary Shutdown Of GM's Delta Township Plant

By • Jul 15, 2021
Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant
General Motors

General Motors will temporarily shut down the Delta Township assembly plant.

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