Category Archives: Holland News
Long: Modest but steady growth continues for West Michigan economy
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The West Michigan economy remains stable, but according to a noted local economist there are signs that the usual pent-up demand similar to most postwar recessions, is beg...
Feb 08, 2022 West Michigan Business Outlook chart for Jan. 2022 (courtesy of Supply Management Research,
Grand Valley State University)
Allegan County middle school teacher wins an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery
HOPKINS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An Allegan County educator known for turning students' frowns upside down has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner,...
Feb 08, 2022 Katherine Dana is a middle school art teacher at Hopkins Middle School (courtesy of Michigan Lottery)
Allegan County man sentenced Monday to 35-50 years for killing his adopted daughter in 1989
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Allegan County man, who's already in prison for a murder in Virginia, Monday was sentenced to 35 to 50 years in prison for killing his 14-year-old adopted daughter,...
Feb 07, 2022 Dennis Lee Bowman (courtesy of Allegan County Sheriff's Office)
Massive marijuana grow facility in Lawrence nearing completion on its first phase of construction
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -What's being called the largest completely artificial light marijuana grow in Michigan is nearing completion on its first phase of construction. 305 Farms is located in the ...
Feb 07, 2022 305 Farms logo
More days with below average temps expected in February
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Brace yourself for more cold weather, but after a bit of a warmup in the coming week. The latest Climate Prediction Center Temperature Outlook is predicting a cooler-than...
Feb 06, 2022 Peter Toporowski / CC
28th Ice Breaker Festival kicks off Friday in South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ice sculptures, Chili Cook-off, Cardboard Sled Race, Pub Slide, outdoor ice skating, Disc Golf Tournament, S'mores Roasting, Snowsuit Fashion Competition, Frozen Fish Fl...
Feb 03, 2022 An ice sculpture at the South Haven Annual Icebreaker Festival (courtesy of South Haven Chamber of Commerce)
Federal lawsuit alleges Plainwell Schools suspended high school junior for sharing his religious beliefs
PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Plainwell High School junior who was suspended last fall after multiple conversations in which he allegedly spoke about his...
Jan 29, 2022 Plainwell Community Schools logo (courtesy of Plainwell Community Schools Facebook page)
Senate Finance Committee approves tax relief measure sponsored by Nesbitt
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Just ahead of the Governor's State of the State address, the Michigan Senate Finance Committee Wednesday approved legislation to reduce state income tax rates and encourage ...
Jan 26, 2022 State Senator Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton. (Photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans).
Allegan County Sheriff's Office reports crash involving snowmobile
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A crash involving a snowmobile left one person with serious injuries Tuesday. Just before 11 a.m., deputies with the Allegan County Sheriff's Office were called to 48...
Jan 25, 2022 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Meijer announces that it will provide free N95 masks to customers
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Meijer will offer free N95 masks to its customers when they enter store locations, according to an official announcement Monday. Officials say the provisions are made p...
Jan 25, 2022 Dan Keck
