Author Archives: Jim McKinney
Thousands of Michigan residents could be eligible for college assistance program
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As many as 100-thousand low-income Michiganders could be eligible for the state's Tuition Incentive Program, or "TIP," but are not enrolled because of outreach or operational...
Feb 27, 2021 Animated Heaven
2021 MAC football schedule released; WMU/CMU game set for November 3rd
CLEVELAND OH (WKZO AM/FM) - The 2021 Mid-American Conference football schedule has been announced, and none of the Michigan teams will play another until November. Western Michigan will host rival Cen...
Feb 27, 2021 Mid American Conference logo
Governor extends deadline for liquor licenses
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bars and restaurants that need to renew a liquor license this year are getting an extension. Governor Whitmer announced that the deadline for license renewals is now July 30t...
Feb 27, 2021 Governor Whitmer speaks during a press conference on 2/24/21.
(Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Whitmer).
Reaction to COVID-19 vaccine closes one Kalamazoo school; expert says side effects are only short-term
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine caused one Kalamazoo area school to close on Friday, but a medical expert says it's worth the short-term issues. WWMT news reported t...
Feb 27, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Report says finding for Michigan dams vital to prevent more failures
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Lack of funding for dams in Michigan has resulted in issues with integrity, as a report by the Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment states. The report explains ...
Feb 27, 2021 FotoGuy 49057 / CC
State road restrictions go into effect March 1st
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Starting Monday, weight restrictions will go into effect in the yearly effort to protect Michigan's roads beginning in the spring. The new guidelines are for the state's trun...
Feb 27, 2021 Redmond / CC
Springfield shooting incident injures one; investigation is continuing
MARSHALL MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County authorities continue to look into a shooting incident Saturday afternoon. Deputies were called to the Avenue A Trailer Park in Springfield just before 4 pm on...
Feb 21, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
State to receive federal funds to assist effort in weeding out unemployment fraud
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The federal government is planning to send money to 28 states, including Michigan, to assist them in seeking out unemployment fraud. The state Unemployment Insurance Agency r...
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Pfizer says its vaccine can be stored at higher temperatures; will make it easier to distribute
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Pfizer researchers say they have learned that their COVID-19 Vaccine can be stored at temperatures just below zero for up to two weeks without losing its potency. They say th...
Feb 20, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Portage opens marijuana applications March 1st
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Portage has announced that it will begin accepting applications for marijuana businesses beginning March 1st. Applicants need to be prequalified from the Michigan...
Feb 20, 2021 Tomas de Aquino / CC
