MSU Libraries’ Spring Book Talk finale brought an insightful panel to WKAR on Juneteenth, highlighting Dr. Leconté Dill’s poetry, creative research, and community-rooted storytelling.

Robin M. Pizzo of WKAR has won two 2026 Michigan Emmy Awards for “I Feel”.

New on 90.5 Classical, WKAR’s Linda Kernohan highlights the experiences of musicians who were immigrants to the United States.

Richard Thomas II has been named the TV recipient of the Carl E. Lee Award by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

Fri Jun 19 • 9pm on WKAR TV and streaming | Sally Hemings reflects on life with Thomas Jefferson. The Wharton Center production airs on the national Juneteenth holiday.

WKAR has been named Michigan Public TV Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The announcement was made at the Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters has honored WKAR with 11 Broadcast Excellence Awards for programming produced in 2025.

Friday, March 27 at 6:30pm on WKAR TV 23.1 and streaming | Digging deeper on national issues that hit home in Michigan communities on Impact: Michigan.

WKAR will present TV, radio, and online coverage of Governor Gretchen Whitmer‘s final State of the State address live from the Michigan House Chambers. Wed, Feb. 25, at 7pm ET

Premiere Wed Dec 24 2pm WKAR TV 23.1 and streaming | Celebrate the power of music, community, and authentic self-expression at a one-of-a-kind music therapy camp.