Author Archives: Ken Delaney
Governor calls for in-person learning in state's schools by March 1 at the latest
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the coronavirus vaccine soon becoming available to teachers and other educational personnel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer Friday set a goal for all preschools and K-12 sch...
Jan 08, 2021 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press conference January 8, 2021 (courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Top health official says Michigan is at "pivotal moment"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the state had been seeing improving COVID-19 metrics for about a month, the decline in the case rate has plateaued, and there has been an increase in the daily positiv...
Jan 08, 2021 Michigan chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun at a press conference January 8, 2021 (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
U.S. Senator from Michigan joins call for removal of President Trump from office
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Democrats and some Republicans have called for Trump administration officials to invoke the 25th amendment to relieve President Trump of his powers, less than two weeks ...
Jan 08, 2021 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Bronco hockey and basketball teams in action this weekend
KENT, OH (WKZO AM/FM) - In men's college basketball, the Western Michigan University Broncos play at Kent State Saturday afternoon. The Broncos are 1-2 in the Mid-American Conference and 2-6 overall. ...
Jan 08, 2021
Harbaugh and U of M reportedly close to contract extension
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - University of Michigan football and Jim Harbaugh could be close to a deal that would keep the head coach around another five years. According to The Athletic, the two side...
Jan 08, 2021 Maize & Blue Nation / CC
Shorthanded Pistons go for second win of the season tonight
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Pistons host the Phoenix Suns tonight at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is 1-and-7 on the season following a 130-115 loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. Head coach Dw...
Jan 08, 2021
Colllege basketball round-up: Spartans host Purdue tonight
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In men's college basketball, Michigan State University hosts Purdue at the Breslin Center tonight. MSU is 8-and-3 overall and 2-and-3 in the Big Ten after a 68-45 win o...
Jan 08, 2021 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
Lions continue interviews for leadership positions
ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions continue their search for a new general manager and head coach. This week they had virtual interviews for GM with Minnesota Vikings vice president and a...
Jan 08, 2021
Loves Furniture stores in Portage, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids slated for liquidation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Less than six months after it began reopening former Art Van Furniture stores, Loves Furniture and Mattresses stores are now slated for liquidation after the company filed...
Jan 08, 2021 The Love's Furniture location at 550 Ring Rd
Portage, MI (courtesy of Love's Furniture)
Citing attack on U.S. Capitol, Betsy Devos resigns from Trump Cabinet
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/AM) - Holland native and former Michigan Republican Party chairwoman Betsy DeVos is stepping down as U.S. Education Secretary. She sent President Trump a letter last night tha...
Jan 08, 2021 Michael Vadon / CC
