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Kevin Lavery
Kevin Lavery is a reporter at WKAR.
Just prior to coming to WKAR, Lavery was a reporter at KWMU in St. Louis, Missouri, covering local politics, government, and biotechnology issues.
Lavery's journalism career began in the Navy. He studied journalism at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana; worked as news director and television producer for American Forces Network-Japan; and served in Antarctica as radio program director at the McMurdo Station Research Facility on Ross Island.
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The state Attorney General's office is investigating after at least six high schools received calls falsely reporting active shooters.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications next week for communities interested in creating outdoor recreational opportunities.
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A new Michigan State University report indicates state educational policies are hurting rural school districts.
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Heritage Hall, the $40 million addition to the Michigan State Capitol, opens for tours July 5.
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The Lansing Board of Water and Light says possible energy shortages outside its service territory could force temporary electricity shutdowns.
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Record high gas prices don't seem to be deterring people from traveling over the Memorial Day weekend.
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A new state historical marker in Lansing tells the story of the Little family, of which Malcolm X is the most famous member.
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The Michigan Supreme Court took public comments Wednesday on a proposal to add Juneteenth as a court holiday.
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Law enforcement agencies will be especially vigilant towards seat belt violations over the next three weeks.
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On May 17, Congress held the first official hearing on UFOs, also known as "unexplained aerial phenomena" in more than 50 years.