7+ hour, 33+ min ago  (1109+ words) Statewide political reporter for Gongwer Michigan Lily Guiney has been keeping an eye on what people are saying about the governor's openness to data centers, and if pushback from online commenters could have consequences offline. Guiney says there's often a…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (573+ words) Residents across parts of Mid-Michigan are cleaning up after fast-developing storms damaged buildings, knocked down branches and raised questions about whether a brief tornado or landspout touched down Tuesday. The National Weather Service has not officially confirmed a tornado, though…...

14+ hour, 20+ min ago  (900+ words) The executive director of the historic Michigan Theatre of Jackson is making his official return to the venue Wednesday with a sold out community celebration featuring actor Jeff Daniels. Earlier this year, board members for the Michigan Theatre of Jackson…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (438+ words) A new report ranks Michigan in the bottom half of states when it comes to child well-being. Michigan's 34th place ranking puts it last in the Midwest. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book based that on factors like health,…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago  (52+ words) Morning news brief WKAR - On Air Now Playing WKAR News Talk - AM 870 | 102. 3 FM - On Air Now Playing WKAR Radio Reading Service Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now, voters in four states head to the polls Tuesday for…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (387+ words) Kositchek's, a fourth-generation, family-owned business in Lansing, was a familiar sight for downtown visitors and drew people from outside of town, and lobbyists from the Capitol to shop. The business, which specialized in menswear and fine apparel, will be closing…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (367+ words) Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today! Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is taking herself out of a presidential race. No, not that one. A spokesperson for the term-limited governor said Whitmer is not interested…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1054+ words) Jokisch Polo has been covering detainees' experiences at North Lake for a while, and one of her sources introduced her to Q, a trans woman from Venezuela. "Q, who we're calling with one of her initials to protect her privacy,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (437+ words) As of today, Feb. 1, Jessica Benavides, a Lansing native with nearly three decades of experience in the Lansing School District, has begun her new role as interim superintendent. Benavides has spent 28 years in Lansing schools, starting as a classroom teacher…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (460+ words) Michigan's top elections official says everyone needs to do more to set the record straight on the security and accuracy of the state's elections. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's comments came after President Donald Trump said earlier this week…...