Mark Bashore

MSU Provost Announces 2013 Departure

Mark Bashore — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:16:05 +0000

A high-ranking Michigan State University administrator has announced he's leaving soon.

GM To Move Camaro Production To Lansing

Mark Bashore — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:27:13 +0000

General Motors says production of its "next generation" Chevrolet Camaro will take place in Lansing.

Mayor Bernero Blasts PPT Measure

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Local governments in Michigan are bracing for more revenue cutting. Last Friday, the state legislature approved a measure that would repeal Michigan’s so-called ‘Personal Property Tax.’

U of M Student Org Aims To Spur Bipartisan Action On U.S. Debt

Mark Bashore — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

More young Americans are joining the debate on the country’s $16 trillion national debt. Some of those 20-somethings—weary of “kicking the can down the road”--are joining “The Can Kicks Back.” It’s a non-partisan group that wants to show lawmakers that young people want bipartisan action.

Photos: Capital Day Of Dissent

Mark Bashore — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:06:04 +0000

The expected passage of controversial 'right to work' legislation in Michigan drew thousands of raucous demonstrators to the State Capitol Tuesday to protest. WKAR's Mark Bashore shot these images.

Incoming EL Board Members May Pursue Red Cedar Reversal

Mark Bashore — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

East Lansing residents are still discussing last week's emotional move to reconfigure the district’s schools.

After Reconfiguration Vote, EL Super Confident Of Tech Bond Approval

Mark Bashore — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:45:01 +0000

East Lansing's top school official says he thinks voters will approve new funding for technological improvements throughout the district.

East Lansing Crime Leads To Likely Reform

Mark Bashore — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Twelve years after a tragic East Lansing crime went unpunished, Michigan elected officials want to reform a key law. Before the end of the year, Governor Rick Snyder is expected to sign “Brandon D’Annunzio’s Law.” The 24 year old was attacked in downtown East Lansing in 2000 and later died of his injuries. WKAR’s Mark Bashore spoke with the young man’s mother about her efforts to get the measure passed.

Some On Lansing Council Displeased with Mayor's Unannounced Absence

Mark Bashore — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:42:43 +0000

Some Lansing city council members are upset over learning about Mayor Virg Bernero's trip to Italy after the fact.

Lansing Home Builder Pushes Green Envelope

Mark Bashore — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Only two builders in the state are certified to build highly energy-efficient “passive” homes. One is based in Lansing. WKAR’s Mark Bashore joined Michael Klinger at the site of his latest “deep green” creation.

Big Ten Welcomes Maryland

Mark Bashore and Earle Robinson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:20:48 +0000

Big Ten athletic officials have announced the University of Maryland will be joining the conference in 2014.

New Report Shows International Study Thriving At MSU

Mark Bashore — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Michigan State University’s international footprint continues to rank among the biggest in the country. That fact is borne out again in a new report.

Ferguson, Mosallam Win MSU Board Positions

Mark Bashore — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:15:44 +0000

Voters are keeping an incumbent and adding a newcomer to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

Lansing I.T. Training Initiative Seeks Students With The ‘Right Stuff’

Mark Bashore — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Lansing area workforce developers say a multi-million dollar federally-funded initiative could train up to 350 homegrown computer professionals. Capital Area Michigan Works says there are hundreds of openings in mid-Michigan’s information technology field. Some go unfilled for weeks and months.

Dems Are In The (68th) House

Mark Bashore — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

WKAR's Mark Bashore takes a look at the contest between Andy Schor (D) and Tim Moede (R) in Michigan's 68th House district.

Cochran, Oesterle Both Predict Victory In Tight 67th House Contest

Mark Bashore — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

There's growing speculation that a Democratic Lansing-area House district could elect a Republican next week.

Careers In Sight, 'Millennial' Students Explore Lansing

Mark Bashore — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:30:12 +0000

Some Michigan college students with doubts about staying in the state are reconsidering Lansing.

Dems Expected to Dominate Key Ingham County Races

Mark Bashore — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

In three weeks, voters will determine who will occupy 20 elected positions in Ingham County for the next two to four years. Democrats are expected dominate the county-wide contests which include clerk, treasurer and register of deeds. WKAR’s Mark Bashore sat down with Kyle Melinn--the editor of the Michigan Information and Research Service, MIRS--to take a closer look.

Downtown Eaton Rapids Added to National Register

Mark Bashore — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:17:23 +0000

The National Park Service has named downtown Eaton Rapids to the National Register of Historic Places.

League of Women Voters Helps Public with Issues, Candidates

Mark Bashore — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

For close to a century, the League of Women Voters has aimed to inform voters objectively about political issues and candidates. With the 2012 election now four weeks away, WKAR’s Mark Bashore checked in with the organization’s Michigan President, Susan Smith.