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WKAR has been named Michigan Public TV Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The announcement was made at the Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala.
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The consensus on Michigan's revenue forecast is a bit better than earlier this year, but the state is still projected to be short of a balanced budget by about $1 billion.
Get closer to the issues with election reporting from the award-winning WKAR news team, our Michigan news partners and Off the Record with Tim Skubick.
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Consumers EnergyAttorneys for the state of Michigan and environmental groups told a federal appeals court that the U.S. Energy Department falsely claimed an energy emergency. -
East Lansing Police DepartmentThe East Lansing Police Department released a narrated video May 15 compiled of body camera, police vehicle and witness cellphone footage of the April 15 officer-involved shooting.
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WKAR brings together local experts, resources, and community to support children and families during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. -
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.
Share and explore Michigan history through family mementos. Your heirloom and story could be featured during a celebration at the Michigan History Center on Saturday, June 27.
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Kids share what makes friendships feel kind, safe, supportive, and special.
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Guest: Lon Johnson. Topic: Michigan voters selecting candidates.
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Annabel and Will are curious about an art festival in East Lansing, Michigan.
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This week we hit Lake Michigan to see if the King Salmon are in yet.
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Coaster brings explosive indie rock energy and campus-bred charisma to Streetlight Sessions.
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On this day in 1866, Frederick Douglass visited Ypsilanti, Michigan, a hub of the Underground Railroad with a sizable Black community. He spoke about Lincoln’s assassination and shared anecdotes from his meetings with the President during the Civil War. And today in 1881, Julius Ropes discovered gold near Ishpeming, Michigan. Two years later, he opened the only profitable gold mine east of the Mississippi River, which operated until 1991.
Inside the Arts
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The farewell Lansing Symphony Orchestra concert for Maestro Timothy Muffitt will feature works by Dvořák and Resphigi.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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