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WKAR Public Media Published 9 hours ago

What Michigan’s bald eagle comeback can teach us about saving other birds

Bald eagles are on the rise, but concern may be shifting from them to small bird populations.

WKAR Public Media Published 10 hours ago

Double whammy: Rising gas and diesel prices put pressure on Michigan food access

As gas prices reached $4.95 in Lansing in September, higher transportation expenses placed added pressure on families and the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

WKAR Public Media Published 11 hours ago

Michigan deer hunting is going high tech as archery season begins

Michigan archery season opens with new digital deer tags available through the DNR Hunt Fish app. Acorn production could also affect deer movement.

WKAR Public Media Published September 30

LISTEN: Behind the scenes of WKAR’s upcoming 7th Congressional District debate

"Decision 2026: Michigan's 7th Congressional District Debate" will be livestreamed on October 6 and then broadcast on WKAR-TV and radio streams on October 7.

WKAR Public Media Published September 30

Michigan Libertarian party washes its hands of its gubernatorial nominee

Earlier this month, party leadership voted to censure Anthony Hudson. Now the party says it’s disavowing his campaign and disassociating “from any affiliation, support, or political connection."

WKAR Public Media Published September 29

Michigan research council predicts legal challenges if money-out-of-politics campaign succeeds

The initiative would restrict political contributions by big utilities and state government contractors. But the U.S. Supreme Court has held that campaign contributions by corporations are protected speech.

WKAR Public Media Published September 29

WKAR, WILX-TV 10, FOX 47 present Michigan’s 7th Congressional District Debate

The debate between Congressman Tom Barrett (R) and challenger William Lawrence (D) will be moderated by Sheri Jones of WKAR and David Andrews of News 10 Lansing.

WKAR Public Media Published September 29

El Niño could bring milder, less snowy winter to Michigan, climatologist says

El Niño may bring milder temperatures and less snowfall to Michigan this fall and winter, according to MSU climatologist Jeff Andresen

WKAR Public Media Published September 28

Benson, James boast dueling endorsements from first responders, veterans groups

Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor.

WKAR Public Media Published September 28

Health policy polling shows similar feelings across party lines

New polling shows Michigan Democratic and Republican voters are not all that different when it comes to their views on health policy.

WKAR Public Media Published September 28

Michigan State running back Cam Edwards had a season-ending knee injury in the loss to Nebraska

Cam Edwards ran for 304 yards and three touchdowns in three-plus games for the Spartans before he was hurt Saturday.

WKAR Public Media Published September 28

Michigan congresswoman pitches bipartisan bill as way to lower child care costs

Despite the Childcare Modernization Act having Democratic and Republican support, the slow political process in Washington D.C. is keeping it from getting passed.

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