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Tuesday, October 21 3pm-6pm • Impression 5 Science Center | This special event for kids and families focuses on being kind and thoughtful toward others. Featuring Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat!
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From Lansing to Jackson, this is the Mid-Michigan voting guide for the Nov. 4 special election — mayor races, city councils, school bonds, millages, and ballot proposals. We've complied a list of all of the key items from Ingham, Clinton, Jackson, Eaton, Shiawassee and Livingston Counties.
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The documentary "Troubled Water" a 400-mile paddleboard trip to bring awareness to the movement to shutdown Enbridge's Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac.
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Joseph RossGeneral Motors announced the next generation, gas-powered Cadillac CT5 midsize sedan will be assembled at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. -
Michigan State club triathlonThe challenges of triathlon are everywhere: long stretches of training, acquiring equipment, and dedicating the time to improve. MSU’s student triathletes are committed to improving and the rankings are reflecting the hard work.
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
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Today marks a historic moment in public media. For the first time in 50 years, stations like WKAR are operating without federal funding. But that does not mean the end of WKAR.
Show Highlights
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Explore a collection of stories that highlight Hispanic and Latino voices and contributions.
WATCH NOW
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Topic: State Budget. Guest: Rep. Bryan Posthumus.
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Buzz your lips and explore the science behind brass instruments!
Michigan Out-of-Doors
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Jenny's great UP bear hunt, and we learn about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program.
Featured Programs
PODCASTS
Michigan Minute
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On this day in 1918, amid the Spanish influenza outbreak, U-of-M students in Ann Arbor received facemasks, while Dr. R. M. Olin upheld a quarantine in East Lansing, prioritizing public health. Meanwhile, in 1946, Gordie Howe, later known as "Mr. Hockey," made his NHL debut at Olympia Stadium, scoring his first goal and marking the beginning of a legendary career.
Inside the Arts
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The 2025 Lansing Arts Impact Grant project is located in Old Town and uses a fence at Friedland Industries as its canvas.
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.
WKAR News
MSU Today
- Tom Izzo previews the 2025/2025 Spartan Basketball season
- SpartanXpress, MSU’s autonomous bus, is ready for rides and research
- NPR's Scott Horsley inaugurates MSU lecture series covering food and economic policy
- MSU 2030: Excellence for Global Impact unveiled
- A Conversation with MSU Spartans Gymnastics Coach Mike Rowe