Former Detroit TV News Hawk Jerry Stanecki Talks About His Book
Jul. 11, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with former Detroit TV News Hawk Jerry Stanecki about his book "Life is a Joke and God Wrote it".
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Lansing Board Of Water And Light's Finds A New Use For The Building
Jun. 26, 2001 | WKAR
- Matthew Ferguson visits the Lansing Board of Water and Light's landmark Ottawa street power station, and looks at efforts to find a new use for the building.
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A Visit The Veterans Administration Medical Center In Battle Creek
May. 28, 2001 | WKAR
- For Memorial Day, Matthew Ferguson visits the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek.
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A Tour Of Backyard Ponds In The Lansing Area
Jun. 28, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl previews a tour of backyard ponds in the Lansing area.
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High School Student Not Expelled For Taking A Ceremonial Knife To His Prom
Jul. 25, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl interviews Frank Fleishmann, an attorney representing high school student Jeremy Hix. The Holt School Board decided Hix will not be expelled for taking a ceremonial knife to his prom.
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State Lawmakers Re-kindle Quarrel Over The Michigan Flag
Jun. 13, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports that state lawmakers looking to re-design the Michigan flag have re-kindled a quarrel over exactly when Michigan became a state.
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A Profile Of The Renowned Canoe Champion, Verlon Kruger
Jun. 25, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich gives a profile of Verlon Kruger, renowned canoe champion.
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Scott Pohl (with Earle Robinson) Looks At MSU's Loss In The NCAA Final Four.
Apr. 2, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl (with Earle Robinson) looks at MSU's loss in the NCAA Final Four.
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MDOT Spokeswoman Talks About The Closing Of I-496 For Improvements
Apr. 2, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with MDOT spokeswoman Kari Debnar about the closing of I-496 for improvements.
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Rick Pluta Discusses Michigan Senate's Vote To Expell David Jaye
May. 25, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta about the Michigan Senate's vote to expell David Jaye.
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A Look At The Candidates Hoping To Represent The 86th District In The State House
May. 29, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich looks at the candidates hoping to represent the 86th district in the state House.
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A Charlotte Junior High Student Expelled From School For Threats
Jun. 6, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a Charlotte Junior High student who was expelled from school. School officals say he threatened another student; the boy and his parents say he made the remark after relentless teasing and bullying.
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Christopher Phillips Delivers Philosophical Discussion To The Masses
May. 25, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with author Christopher Phillips, who wants to deliver philosophical discussion to the masses. Phillips' book is called "Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy," published by W-W Norton.
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Restoring The Population Of Lake Sturgeon In One Michigan Town
May. 17, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports residents of one Michigan town have come up with a plan to restore the population of lake sturgeon in the area.
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A Potential Landmark Lawsuit For Female Athletes In Michigan
May. 4, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on what could be a landmark lawsuit for female athletes in Michigan.
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Senator David Jaye's Recent Problems With The Law And His Colleagues
Apr. 18, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports on state Senator David Jaye's recent problems with the law and his colleagues.
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Changes In State Regulations Governing Special Education
Apr. 16, 2001 | MPR
- Sarah Hulett reports on proposed changes in state regulations governing special education.
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Gretchen Millich Reports On The Lansing Schools Bond Proposal.
Apr. 16, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on the Lansing schools bond proposal.
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The Controversy Over An Undercover Police Investigation At MSU
Apr. 20, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports on controversy over an undercover police investigation at MSU.
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MSU Students Hope To Help Businesses Survive
Apr. 30, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a group of MSU students hoping to help locally-owned businesses survive in downtown East Lansing.
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Senator David Jaye's Supporters Are Going On The Offensive For Him
May. 3, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports state Senator David Jaye's supporters are going on the offensive for him.
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Leon Black And Eugene Buckley Run Against Lansing Mayor David Hollister
May. 14, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl reports on two candidates, Leon Black and Eugene Buckley, who have filed to run against incumbent Lansing Mayor David Hollister
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Lansing City Council Brings An Underground Gasoline Pipeline To The South Side
May. 22, 2001 | WKAR
- Erin Toner reports on a Lansing City Council resolution opposing a plan to bring an underground gasoline pipeline through the city's south side.
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A New TV Series On Animal Planet Channel Shows MSU Veterinary Students
Jul. 26, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with MSU Veterinary College Dean Lonnie King about a new TV series on the Animal Planet cable channel that features MSU veterinary students.
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Chelsea's Common Grill Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
Jul. 27, 2001 | WKAR
- Reporter Gretchen Millich visits Chelsea's Common Grill for its tenth anniversary.
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Lansing Is Trying To Bring The Movies Back To Downtown
Jul. 30, 2001 | WKAR
- The city of East Lansing is trying to bring the movies back to downtown. Matthew Ferguson begins a three-part series on Mid-Michigan movie palaces with a look at the now demolished theaters of East Lansing.
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Lansing's Old Theater District Was Once A Magnificent Michigan Theater
Jul. 31, 2001 | WKAR
- In part two of his three-part series on Mid-Michigan movie palaces, Matthew Ferguson takes us to Lansing's old theater district and the ruins of the once-magnificent Michigan Theater.
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An Old Theater In Jackson Still Brings People In To Enjoy Movies
Jul. 31, 2001 | WKAR
- In the third part of his series, Mathew Ferguson looks at an old theater in Jackson, where people are still enjoying movies.
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Scott Pohl Talks About His Radio Program & The National Folk Festival
Aug. 6, 2001 | WKAR
- "American Routes" host Nick Spitzer talks with Scott Pohl about his radio program and his trip to East Lansing for the upcoming National Folk Festival.
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The National Folk Festival Has Its Third And Final Year In East Lansing
Aug. 9, 2001 | WKAR
- Julia Olin of the National Folk Festival talks with Scott Pohl about the festival's third and final year in East Lansing.
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Tony Ballog And His Gypsy Orchestra Appear At The National Folk Festival
Aug. 10, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on violinist Tony Ballog and his Gypsy Orchestra. The group will appear at the National Folk Festival in East Lansing.
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Berl Schwartz Talks Abouts His Papers, "The State News" & "City Pulse"
Aug. 16, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Berl Schwartz, former General Manager of "The State News", about his new alternative newspaper, "City Pulse".
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Robert Duncan Discusses His New MSU Dean Position
Aug. 17, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl interviews Robert Duncan, new Dean of MSU's College of Business and Graduate School of Management.
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A Story On How The St. Vincent's Home For Children Has Changed Many Lives
Aug. 24, 2001 | WKAR
- In honor of it's 50th anniversary, the St. Vincent's Home for Children is holding a reunion for all the children, staff and volunteers who have been involved with the home since it first opened. Gretchen Millich has the story of one of the people whose life was changed by St. Vincent's.
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Lansing Teen Court Director Talks About The Court's First Year Of Operation
Sep. 5, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Lansing Teen Court Director Mike Botke about the court's first year of operation.
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Does David Jaye Have A Chance Of Winning The Senate Seat He Was Expelled From?
Sep. 7, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on David Jaye's chances of winning the Republican primary for the state Senate seat he was expelled from.
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City Of East Lansing Tries To Create A Mix Of Students And Family Residents
Sep. 10, 2001 | WKAR
- Erin Toner reports on the City of East Lansing's efforts to create a mix of students and single family owners in the downtown residential areas.
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East Lansing Reaction To The World Trade Center Attack
Sep. 12, 2001 | WKAR
- Erin Toner reports on East Lansing reaction to the World Trade Center attack.
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A Proposal In Ingham County On The Selling Of Animals For Research
Sep. 21, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a proposed moratorium in Ingham county on the selling of animals for research.
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Executive Director Of Wharton Center Discusses The World View Lecture Series
Sep. 28, 2001 | WKAR
- William Wright, Executive Director of MSU's Wharton Center, talks with Scott Pohl about the World View lecture series.
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Gary Sandy Stars In "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" At Wharton Center
Oct. 10, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl interviews former "WKRP in Cincinnati" star Gary Sandy, now in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", playing at MSU's Wharton Center.
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The Safety Of Directional Drilling For Oil And Gas Beneath The Great Lakes
Oct. 22, 2001 | WKAR
- In part one of a two-part series, Gretchen Millich reports on the safety of directional drilling for oil and gas beneath the Great Lakes. Award Winner.
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The States Tries To Ban Directional Drilling For Oil Under The Great Lakes
Oct. 23, 2001 | WKAR
- In the second part of a two-part series, Gretchen Millich reports on an effort in the state legislature to ban directional drilling for oil and gas beneath the Great Lakes. Award Winner.
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Michigan's Open Meetings Act Celebrates It's 25th Anniversary
Oct. 29, 2001 | WKAR
- Matt Ferguson reports on the 25th anniversary of Michigan's Open Meetings Act.
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A Report On The Fourth Ward Lansing City Council Race
Oct. 30, 2001 | WKAR
- A report on the Fourth Ward Lansing City Council race from Erin Toner.
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The East Lansing City Council Has Its Election
Oct. 31, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on the East Lansing City Council election.
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The Lansing Mayor's Race
Nov. 1, 2001 | WKAR
- Erin Toner reports on the Lansing Mayor's race.
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Bill Ballenger Discusses The November 6th Election Results
Nov. 7, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Bill Ballenger of Inside Michigan Politics about the November 6th election results.
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The Temple Club In Old Town Lansing Offers A New Atmosphere
Nov. 9, 2001 | WKAR
- Matt Ferguson visits a new music venue in Lansing, the Temple Club in Old Town.
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A Vietnam Veteran Discusses The Dedication Of The New Vietnam Memorial
Nov. 12, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Vietnam-era veteran Barry Bomier about the dedication of the new Vietnam Memorial at the state Capital.
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The US Conference Of Catholic Bishops Elects Their First Black President
Nov. 14, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with Ronald Landfair, Diocesan Director of Black Catholic Ministries for the Diocese of Lansing, about Bishop Gregory's election.
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Playwrite Anthony Clarvoe Talks About His Play "Ctrl-Alt-Del" At Wharton Center
Nov. 29, 2001 | WKAR
- Playwrite Anthony Clarvoe is interviewed by Scott Pohl. Clarvoe's play "Ctrl-Alt-Del" runs through December second at MSU's Wharton Center.
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Election Reform Legislation Approved In Session's Last Days
Dec. 14, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports on election reform legislation approved in the closing days of the session.
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Chestnuts Become A Good Addition To The American Diet
Dec. 17, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on an effort to again make chestnuts a common ingredient in the American Diet.
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MPR Produces John Lindstrom's Story In Audio Drama Form
Dec. 21, 2001 | WKAR
- Last winter, East Lansing writer John Lindstrom penned a story for his family Christmas card. It arrived at the offices of Michigan Public Radio here in East Lansing, which this year has produced his story as an audio drama.
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Christopher Radko Reproduces Popular 1940's & 50's Christmas Decorations
Dec. 24, 2001 | WKAR
- For people who are really serious about Christmas decorations,"Christopher Radko" is a household name. Radko has been designing and producing Christmas decorations for the past 15 years. He's best known for his old-world style, hand-blown glass ornaments. Gretchen Millich reports that this year, Radko has a new collection. They're reproductions of "Shiny Brite" decorations, that were popular during the 1940's and 50's.
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A Look Back On Lansing Mayor David Hollister's 2001 Events
Dec. 26, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl looks back at the events of 2001 with Lansing Mayor David Hollister.
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Lansing Mayor David Hollister Discusses 2002 Budget Problems
Dec. 28, 2001 | WKAR
- Lansing Mayor David Hollister joins Scott Pohl for a look at budget problems looming in 2002.
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The Welfare Reform Movement And How Recession Is Affecting It
Dec. 27, 2001 | MPR
- Michigan Public Radio's Sarah Hulett reports on how the recession is affecting the welfare reform movement.
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Engler's Plans To Wire Michigan For High-speed Internet Had Some Disagreeing
Dec. 31, 2001 | MPR
- The Governor’s efforts are meeting with resistance from free-market advocates, telecommunications companies and state lawmakers. Michigan Public Radio’s Rick Pluta reports.
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Rick Pluta Reports On The Release Of U.S. Census Data For Michigan.
Mar. 29, 2001 | MPR
- Rick Pluta reports on the release of U.S. Census data for Michigan.
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Opponents Of Concealed Weapons Submit Petition To Put Before Voters
Mar. 23, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports opponents of concealed weapons legislation are submitting petition signatures in hopes of putting the issue before voters.
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Scott Pohl Talks With East Lansing Film Festival Director Jennifer White.
Mar. 22, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl talks with East Lansing Film Festival Director Jennifer White.
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A Proposal To Build A Tire-burning Plant In Cadillac, Michigan
Mar. 19, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a controversial proposal to build a tire-burning plant in Cadillac, Michigan.
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The Lash Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary By Releasing A New CD
Mar. 16, 2001 | WKAR
- Melissa Ingells reports The Lash is celebrating its fifth anniversary of playing Irish rock and roll by releasing a new CD.
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The Two-year Anniversary Of The Detroit School Takeover
Mar. 15, 2001 | MPR
- Sarah Hulett reports on the two-year anniversary of the Detroit School takeover.
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Parents In Grand Rapids File Discrimination Suit Against The MHSAA
Mar. 12, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports a group of parents in Grand Rapids has filed suit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association, claiming the district's off-season sports schedule discriminates against girls.
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Eliminating Michigan's System Of Electing State Supreme Court Justices
Mar. 1, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a proposal to eliminate Michigan's system of electing state Supreme Court justices.
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Election 2001: An Interview With 26th District Michigan Senate Republican Primary Winner
Feb. 28, 2001 | WKAR
- Scott Pohl interviews 26th District Michigan Senate Republican primary winner Valde Garcia.
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A Teen-ager From Chesaning Who Sings In The Sinatra Style
Feb. 26, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on a teen-ager from Chesaning who sings in the Sinatra style.
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Election 2003: Congressman David Bonior Discusses The Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Feb. 15, 2001 | WKAR
- Matt Ferguson talks with Congressman David Bonior about his likely run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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Election 2001: Abortion May Be The Defining Issue In The 26th District Election
Feb. 12, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports that abortion may be the defining issue in the special election to fill the 26th District State Senate seat.
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Governor John Engler's 2001 State Of The State Address.
Feb. 1, 2001 | WKAR
- Gretchen Millich reports on Governor John Engler's State of the State address.
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