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Nesbitt suspends campaign for governor, endorses John James
LAWTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After President Trump endorsed one of his chief rivals, Senator Aric Nesbitt has suspended his camp...
19h ago

MDHHS director Hertel resigning
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) - Changes are afoot in Lansing as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term nears an end. Michigan Department of He...
20h ago

Gas prices in Michigan drop to lowest price since April
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Drivers in Michigan are paying an average of $4.01 per gallon to start the week. Triple-A Michiga...
Jun 22, 2026

State House Speaker prepared to cut governor off of budget negotiation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is prepared to cut Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office from the bu...
Jun 19, 2026

Michigan's unemployment rate inches up in May, still higher than the national rate
LANAING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5....
Jun 18, 2026

Wife of former state House Speaker pleads guilty to embezzlement
INGHAM COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Stephanie Chatfield, the wife of former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, has agreed to a p...
Jun 17, 2026
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Over 2.6 million Michiganders expected to travel for July 4th
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Triple-A is projecting over 2.6-million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home over...
Jun 17, 2026

Poll: John James, Mike Cox in statistical dead heat in GOP governor's race
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new poll from Mitchell Research and Communications says the Republican race for governor is a st...
Jun 16, 2026
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UAW members ratify new contract with American Axle, ending Three Rivers strike
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - United Auto Workers employees at American Axle in Three Rivers have ratified a new contract a...
Jun 15, 2026
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Michigan's average gas price up slightly
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price of gas in Michigan is up slightly, rising 2¢ a gallon in the past week. Tr...
Jun 15, 2026

Governor Whitmer, Speaker Hall comment on Gordie Howe International Bridge delay
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The new Gordie Howe International Bridge will not have a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony to...
Jun 12, 2026

KDPS captain among four finalists in search for new Grand Rapids police chief
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four finalists have been named in the search for the next Grand Rapids police chief. Interim ...
Jun 12, 2026

Nesbitt joins Michigan House proposing repeal of state's 6-mill property tax
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, who is also a Republican candidate for governor, Thursday i...
Jun 11, 2026
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MSU trustee to sue university over discrimination
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State University trustee Rema Vassar is planning to sue MSU, alleging discrimination...
Jun 11, 2026

Eight indicted for threats against University of Michigan leaders
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Eight people in their 20s have been indicted in federal court for allegedly threatening University...
Jun 11, 2026
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NWS: Two tornadoes touch down in Michigan
FREELAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Severe storms Tuesday resulted in two tornadoes touching down in Michigan. The National Weather S...
Jun 10, 2026

Michigan overdose deaths down 47% from 2021
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Overdose deaths in Michigan have dropped 47% since 2021, according to the Michigan Department of H...
Jun 10, 2026

Convictions of man for plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer overturned
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Court of Appeals has overturned the three convictions of Joseph Morrison for his role...
Jun 10, 2026

Stalled State Budget Talks Concern Educational Leaders
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 10, 2026) - Could we see a repeat of a dragged-out state budget situation of last year in Lansi...
Jun 10, 2026

Ribbon cutting for Gordie Howe International Bridge Friday; opens to traffic Monday
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge will take place Friday, accordi...
Jun 09, 2026





