WKAR, the NPR station for Michigan's Capital region, won seven awards from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors on Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Lansing.
- Best Digital Presence: WKAR-FM, East Lansing
- Best Continuing Coverage: "The Nassar Files"
- Best Documentary: Jamie Paisley, "The Art of Rebellion"
- Second place for Documentary: Brooke Allen, "Fireworks Free Fourth"
- Best Feature Story: Reginald Hardwick, "Children of Vietnam Search for American Parents"
- Second place for Feature Story: Kevin Lavery, "Science, Soldiers and Spider Silk"
- Second place: Outstanding News Operation