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Leona Larson
ReporterLeona has worked as a journalist for most of her life - in radio, print, television and as journalism instructor. She has a background in consumer news, special projects and investigative reporting. Along the way, Leona earned two Emmy awards for her work in regional television. Her favorite part of the job is learning about the people in our community and telling their stories. She prefers to use her middle name on air because it just sounds better.
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About 200 public water systems in the state have until the end of the week to file a claim in a PFAS settlement case.
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The volunteer board will also give leaders a community perspective on policing in the Cereal City.
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People in their 70s remember seeing the frog rock as kids. Who painted it, when and why?
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A group of soon-to-be high school freshmen explored bugs, soil management and irrigation at a golf course. They even played a little golf.
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Michigan has joined a handful of states and the National Park Service in an effort to get kids outside.
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The program was paused during the pandemic. Now organizers hope to connect more mothers and daughters.
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Also, did you know there was once a plan to turn two old storage tanks in Kalamazoo into abstract art? We explore both stories in this episode.
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Billed as the “Music Tour of Gratitude to America,” five Ukrainian soldiers who were professional musicians in peacetime will give two concerts this weekend.
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A pilot project aims to remove invasive species growing near four drains that help regulate water levels between lakes.
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Tribal communities across the U.S. need 68,000 new homes to replace or rehab dilapidated homes and address overcrowded housing, according to the agency.