TEST HOMEPAGE 2026-06
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Barrett and Lawrence debate the issues in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Guest: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Topic: New election polling data.
An early elk season hunt and a Bragging Board segment.
Correspondent Edition. Topic: President and Candidate Opinions.
An MMA fighter honoring his late brother and the origin of "One Shining Moment."
Lynn takes pottery for a spin with pottery teacher Dan Nuñez!
How classroom technology, screen time and AI are changing the way Michigan students learn.
Sandra Seaton's one-woman drama surrounding Sally Hemings' fight to secure her children's freedom.
Serika and Will are curious about MSU's Landscape Arboretum in East Lansing, Michigan.
A Light On The Lakes commemorates 200 years of Michigan Masonry, helping shape Michigan’s identity.
PBS Passport Picks
In the aftermath of the CeCe’s siege, Geordie fights for his life while a fugitive is on the run.
A woman’s disappearance reveals a brutal killer born of a dark legacy.
Connor Gilley
The popular facility hosts a wide range of boxers, from young beginners to adults looking to improve. All find a space to learn and grow.
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Leigh Ann Towne
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WKAR News brings experience, depth and local impact to Election 2026— taking you beyond the headlines and preparing Mid-Michigan voters for the polls.
WKAR America 250 explores how Michigan’s people, stories, and institutions have shaped the American experience over the last 250 years. Through journalism, public affairs, arts, education, and community storytelling, WKAR invites our community to reflect, participate and imagine the future of our state and this nation.
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Known as "Shipwreck Alley," Thunder Bay near Alpena, Michigan, was designated a National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve today in 2000. In 1927, after five years of construction, the Detroit Institute of Arts opened its doors, marking Detroit as a hub of culture and progress.
WKAR Notes
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The debate between Congressman Tom Barrett (R) and challenger William Lawrence (D) will be moderated by Sheri Jones of WKAR and David Andrews of News 10 Lansing. -
Fridays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. on 90.5FM | Community members co-host with Linda Kernohan and Jamie Paisley, sharing the stories behind their playlists of favorites
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Comedian Paula Poundstone is performing at Michigan State University's Wharton Center Friday, Oct. 2.
