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Public Newsroom
Last updated 6:00 AM ET February 23, 2012 |
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Top WMUK Local Stories |
| Fred Karger says he hopes to “make history” this year just like President Barack Obama did in 2008, but with a difference. Actually, with several differences: Karger is a political consultant from Orange County, California, who is openly gay and is seeking the Republican presidential nomination. |
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Housing millage supporters consider next move after county board rejects putting proposal on ballot
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Upton backs Romney for President but disagrees on auto bailout Congressman Fred Upton says choice for auto industry was between "bankruptcy and liquidation" |
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Arts & More: WMU student film "The Day Job" and the documentary in-progress "When Hope Hatches"
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Bioethicist to discuss health care rationing at Western Michigan University this week
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Upjohn Institute studies Kalamazoo College's impact on area economy A new study shows Kalamazoo College contributed $32-million to the Kalamazoo area economy during the 2010-11 academic year. The analysis was conducted by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. |
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Arts & More: WMU student film "The Day Job" and the documentary in-progress "When Hope Hatches"
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| Remi Harrington uses the lyrics from socially conscious rap as a focal point in her lesson plans. And, scientists need volunteers to help keep track of bird populations. |
| An opera about fighting for the right to love. And, a play serves as a window into the struggles of African American women. |
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Arts & More: Comedy "Superior Donuts" and a look at housing segregation in Michigan
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| Troubadour Harvey Reid will perform at the festival. Plus, dog trainer Christine Mahaney works with animals on movie sets. |
| Shaheen's poetry book "Predatory" talks about fear as a unifying force. And, D.E. Johnson talks about how a book contract can change writers' perspectives on the art. |
| Members of the American Society of Crows and Ravens watch the winter crow gathering in Kalamazoo and talk about their fascination with crows. Plus, a play based on a famous murder trail in Chicago in the 1920's. |
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Arts & More: Jazz group The Bad Plus and young adult novel "Getting Somewhere"
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| James Sanford reviews "Into the Abyss," a movie about a death row inmate and the many people affected by the crime. Plus, Irving S. Gilmore Student Arts Scholarships help students pay for arts lessons, camps, and musical instruments. |
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Arts & More: Chinese New Year celebration. Plus, duo blends jazz and Middle Eastern folk music
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| The Wellspring Dancers perform to the music of composers John Adams and Philip Glass. WMUK talks with Motor City Josh about his unique style of blues. |
| Kalamazoo high school student Marissa Uchimura will be featured on a live taping of NPR's "From the Top." Also, Gale LaJoye's one man show "Snowflake" honors the memory of a Michigan town icon. |
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Arts & More: Musical "A New Brain" and "From the Top" with Christopher O'Riley
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Arts & More: The Asylum Lake Press promotes local artists and artist turns trash into treasure
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| Vic Foerster discusses his new book, short stories about Isle Royale, Michigan. Kalamazoo Amateur Radio Club members talk about their passion for ham radio. |
Top NPR Stories |
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| After a string of hard times at Sony, the company needs its new portable gaming device to sell. |
| Obama says the museum will serve "not just as a record of tragedy, but as a celebration of life." |
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