School Closure Is A Tough Blow For Lansing Neighborhood
May. 5, 2009 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on what the closure of one Lansing elementary school will mean for its neighborhood.
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Economy 2009: Dental Clinic Struggles To Help Underserved Patients
Apr. 17, 2009 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on a Lansing dental clinic that's trying to balance staffing problems with high demand.
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Ingham County Tries To Help Those Facing Tax Foreclosure
Mar. 24, 2009 | WKAR
- Tax foreclosures are going up in Ingham County, but the county is trying the help people stay in their homes.
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Inauguration Marked In Lansing
Jan. 21, 2009 | WKAR
- The WKAR news team visited a few spots in Lansing where people watched the inauguration of President Barak Obama.
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Economy 2009: Auto Dealers Still Wait For Federal Help
Dec. 18, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on how local car dealers are coping with the economy while keeping hope alive for help.
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Bernero Asks Washington For Auto Help
Nov. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is asking Congress to assist financially ailing automakers. He spoke with Gretchen Millich.
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Deer Baiting Ban Poses Economic Hardship
Nov. 14, 2008 | WKAR
- On the eve of firearms hunting season, WKAR's Gretchen Millich looks at the effect of the state ban on deer baiting.
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Election 2008: Democratic Challenger May Do Well In 8th District Race
Oct. 30, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the challenge to a historically safe Republican congressional district.
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Election 2008: Removed Ingham County Judge Appears On November Ballot
Oct. 21, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the closely watched Ingham County circuit court race.
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Election 2008: Obama Campaigns At Michigan State University
Oct. 2, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to MSU.
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Michigan Forensic Scientists Crack 1910 Mystery
Oct. 1, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on how forensic investigators in Michigan shed new light on a historic murder case.
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Lansing Neighborhood Fights To Reverse Bad Image
Sep. 2, 2008 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich and Mark Bashore report on the state of Lansing's Genesee neighborhood.
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Swift Case Points To Weakness In Public Defense System
Aug. 19, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on Walter Swift, who spent 26 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.
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New Exhibit Illuminates Thunder Bay Shipwrecks
Jun. 13, 2008 | WKAR
- To look at shipwrecks in Michigan, you go to Thunder Bay. Gretchen Millich reports on a new exhibit that tells their stories.
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Ingham Health Department Advises On Safe Sleep For Babies
Apr. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on what Ingham County is now telling new mothers about safe sleep for their babies.
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Michigan Canoeist Retraces Historic Trip
Mar. 28, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich talks with Charlie Parmelee, who's leaving today to re-create the historic Michigan canoe trip of Hugh Heward.
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State Government And Business Dispute Value Of Work Rules
Mar. 6, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a set of rules designed to reduce the rate of work-related injuries in Michigan.
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LCC Offers New Program Tied To Alternative Energy
Feb. 15, 2008 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a new training program for the alternative energy industry at Lansing Community College.
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Ingham Works To Expand Coverage Of Uninsured
Dec. 10, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports Ingham County is hoping to expand its coverage for residents who can't afford health insurance.
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Michigan's Housing Crisis: Groups Assist Homeowners Facing Mortgage Foreclosure
Sep. 28, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports there is help for thousands of people in Michigan who are falling behind on their mortgage payments.
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The Michigan Home Front: Iraqi Refugees Come To Michigan
Aug. 3, 2007 | WKAR
- More than a thousand refugees from Iraq could relocate in Michigan over the next few months. Gretchen Millich reports some will be coming to Lansing.
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Community Mourns Lansing Activist
Jul. 30, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on Saturday's death of Ruth Hallman, a leader in Lansing's Genesee neighborhood.
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Purple Traps Snare Emerald Ash Borers
Jun. 28, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports scientists in the Lansing area are working on an early warning system to stop the Emerald Ash Borer.
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Debate Over Cougars In Michigan Continues
May. 11, 2007 | WKAR
- The state Department of Natural Resources is softening its stance and admits cougars may be migrating toward Michigan. Gretchen Millich reports.
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Spring Brings Wildfires In Michigan
Apr. 23, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich has a look at how wild fires get started in Michigan and where.
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Lansing Students Learn Visual Thinking Strategies
Mar. 13, 2007 | WKAR
- Teachers at Pleasant View Elementary are using art to develop thinking skills. Gretchen Millich reports.
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State Hopes To Curb Recidivism With Parolee Program
Feb. 5, 2007 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the state of Michigan's attempt to prevent ex-convicts from returning to prison.
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Corporations Reap Benefits Of Going Green
Jan. 25, 2007 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on the environmental wave sweeping through U.S. corporations.
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Pres. Ford Laid To Rest In Grand Rapids
Jan. 4, 2007 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on former president Gerald Ford's ties to the city of Grand Rapids.
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Election 2006: Voters Determine Future Of Affirmative Action In Michigan.
Nov. 3, 2006 | WKAR
- Proposal Two challenges voters to examine their beliefs about race and gender. Gretchen Millich reports.
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Election 2006: Ballenger Reviews Candidates In 68th District Primary
Aug. 2, 2006 | WKAR
- There's a crowded field of Democrats in the primary to represent the city of Lansing in the state legislature. Bill Ballenger spoke with Gretchen Millich.
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Diverse Neighborhood In Lansing Attracts Gays And Others
Jun. 22, 2006 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich visited Lansing's so-called "lesbian zip code".
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How To Handle A Potentially Dangerous Dog
May. 19, 2006 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich talks to police dog instructor Hector Hernandez, who explains how to defend against a dog attack.
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Picasso in East Lansing: Picasso Exhibit Not Indicative Of Healthy Local Galleries
May. 4, 2006 | WKAR
- People are not buying as much art as they once did in Michigan. Gretchen Millich finds out what local galleries are doing to keep their doors open.
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Election 2006: Candidates Face Off In Special Election
Mar. 13, 2006 | WKAR
- Ingham County voters decide tomorrow whether to send Whitmer or Green to the state Senate. Gretchen Millich reports.
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Resident Talks About Plant Demolition
Mar. 3, 2006 | WKAR
- GM has started tearing down the Lansing Car Assembly plant. Neighborhood resident Jonas Chenault told Gretchen Millich he will miss it.
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GM Announces Two Plant Closings In Lansing
Nov. 22, 2005 | WKAR
- Two GM plants in Lansing have been slated for closing next year as part of General Motors' restructuring plan. WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports.
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Election 2005: Bernero Defeats Benavides In Lansing Mayoral Race
Nov. 9, 2005 | WKAR
- Now that Virg Bernero has been elected to the Lansing mayor's office, political analyst Bill Ballenger says the next question is how Bernero will fare as an administrator. Erin Toner reports.
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Election 2005: Lansing Mayoral Candidates Talk About Poverty
Nov. 4, 2005 | WKAR
- WKAR's Gretchen Millich reports on how the mayoral candidates see the role of Lansing city government in assisting poor people.
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Local Author Writes Book About Former Michigan Governor
Aug. 9, 2005 | WKAR
- Local author Dave Dempsey has written a book about Michigan's longest-serving governor, Bill Milliken.
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Habitat For Humanity To Come To Michigan
May. 10, 2005 | WKAR
- The annual Jimmy Carter Work Project will bring thousands of volunteers to Michigan next month. Paul Leonard of Habitat for Humanity International explained to WKAR's Gretchen Millich how he started helping families in need.
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Bakery Owner Explains How Paczi Is Made
Feb. 8, 2005 | WKAR
- It's Mardi Gras today. And that means it's also paczi day. The owner of the Roma Bakery in Lansing spoke with 90.5 WKAR's Gretchen Millich and explained the process of baking paczi.
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Habitat For Humanity Chooses Michigan
Jan. 31, 2005 | WKAR
- Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity International will be in Michigan this June for the annual Jimmy Carter Work Project. 90.5 WKAR's Gretchen Millich spoke with Ken Bensen, head of Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
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New Animal Control Director Plans Changes
Jan. 10, 2005 | WKAR
- New director of Ingham County Animal Control Jamie McAloon-Lampman plans to make a lot of changes in how animals are treated at the shelter. She was interviewed by WKAR's Gretchen Millich.
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McPherson Looks Ahead As He Leaves MSU
Dec. 23, 2004 | WKAR
- Peter McPherson has ended his 11-year run as President of Michigan State University. He spoke with 90.5 WKAR's Gretchen Millich on his last day at MSU.
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Adopt A Military Family For The Holidays
Nov. 29, 2004 | WKAR
- Michigan National Guard is looking for families to adopt a Guard family for the holidays. WKAR 90.5's Gretchen Millich talks with Sergeant Ken Fahnestock.
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Election 2004: University Governing Board Elections Explored
Oct. 29, 2004 | WKAR
- Next week, voters across Michigan will choose among candidates for the governing boards of the state's top three public universities. That includes two positions on the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University.
Gretchen Millich looks at how educational board members are elected in Michigan and how politics plays a role in running our universities.
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Election 2004: Local Circuit And District Court Elections Previewed
Oct. 14, 2004 | WKAR
- In any given election, voters seem to know a lot about the candidates running for almost every office - from President to drain commissioner. When it comes to court races, however, many voters know nothing about the people who are running for judgeships. In Ingham County on November 2nd, voters will pick two new judges to serve on the Circuit and District Courts. As Gretchen Millich reports, there are some good reasons for voters to find out who the candidates are and make an educated choice.
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Local Shakespeare Troupe Moves For Winter Months
Sep. 23, 2004 | WKAR
- For the past five summers, a local theater group has been performing Shakespeare - outdoors at Nancy Moore Park in Okemos. This year, for the winter months, Sunsets with Shakespeare is moving indoors, to a refurbished barn at Woldumar Nature Center on the west side of Lansing. Gretchen Millich talked with the troupe's Artistic Director Todd Heywood - to find out about their new home.
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New Book Details John Hannah's Leadership Of MSU
Sep. 17, 2004 | WKAR
- On the Michigan State University campus this morning, a statue of John Hannah will be unveiled in front of the administration building. Hannah served as MSU's President from 1941 until 1969. During his tenure, the university grew dramatically in enrollment and went through an extensive building boom.
Freelance writer David Thomas has just completed a book about Hannah for the MSU Press. In an interview with Gretchen Millich, Thomas says Hannah brought Michigan State from a medium-sized agricultural college to a major university.
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