Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Unemployment recipients to need job search proof to continue benefits
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State residents who still receive unemployment funds will have to once again provide proof that they are actively seeking a job. The state Unemployment Insurance Agency has s...
May 12, 2021 Kevin Smith / CC
Enbridge defies Governor's order to shut down; numerous officials and Canadian government side with company
CALGARY ALB CA (WKZO AM/FM) - Enbridge has received support from several sources in connection with its fight with the state of Michigan over Line #5 in the Straits of Mackinac. Canada, attorneys gene...
May 12, 2021
United Way will issue second round of small business grant money
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo region has announced a second round of grants aimed at assisting small businesses during the pandemic. The Kalamazoo Micro-...
May 12, 2021
Bronco softball team picks up win on Senior Day
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Senior Sydney Stefanick pitched a complete game on Senior Day, as the WMU softball team edged Ball State 4-3 Sunday afternoon at Ebert Field. Stefanick held the Cardinals t...
May 10, 2021 The Western Michigan University softball team picks up a 4-3 win vs. Ball State (courtesy of Ashley Huss-WMU Photographer)
WMU baseball splits with N Illinois after Sunday loss
DEKALB IL (WKZO AM/FM) - The WMU baseball split a four-game set with Northern Illinois over the weekend, dropping a 15-5 game to the Huskies on Sunday. The Broncos are now 16-12 in Mid American Confer...
May 10, 2021
Lake Express ferry open for service for 2021
MUSKEGON MI (WKZO AM/FM) - If you were planning on taking the Lake Express Ferry last year but were disappointed due to the pandemic...there's good news on the horizon. The high speed service, which o...
May 07, 2021
Michigan National Guard troops to get reimbursement for inadequate food at the US Capitol riot in January
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has signed into law a measure that will reimburse Michigan National Guard troops for inadequate food served to them as they participated in the deployment at...
May 07, 2021 keithreifsnyder / CC
Pfizer/BioNTech apply for full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Pfizer and BioNTech have applied to the Food and Drug Administration for full approval for their coronavirus vaccine. The FDA provided an Emergency Use Authorization for t...
May 07, 2021 Felton Davis / CC
State senator proposes a prescription oversight board for Michigan
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Prescription drug prices have been an issue not only in Michigan but across the country...and a state senator says the time has come for an oversight board to help control an...
May 07, 2021 Eric Hunsaker / CC
Marshall Historical Museum opens May 8th; will feature exhibit on Harold C. Brooks
MARSHALL MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Marshall Historical Museum, located at the GAR Hall, 402 E Michigan Ave, will open its doors on Saturday, May 8th, and will feature an exhibit that spotlights the life a...
May 07, 2021
