Category Archives: State News
Michigan gas prices hit 2024 high this week
DEARBORN, MMI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are sharply higher to start the week. AAA Michigan reports prices are up 20 cents a gallon to $3.45, which is a new high for the year and 45 cents h...
Mar 04, 2024
Trump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho caucuses in dominant show of force
By Nathan Layne GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) -Donald Trump on Saturday easily won the Republican caucuses in Michigan, where the party has been riven by infighting that some Republicans fear could...
Mar 03, 2024
Karamo appealing her GOP Chair removal, state convention to go ahead without her tomorrow
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan Republican Party chairwoman Kristina Karamo is appealing the ruling by Kent County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Rossi that she is no longer the party's leader....
Mar 01, 2024
Michigan Congresswomen calling for long term cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell are calling for a long term cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war after at least 104 people were killed yesterday in Gaza as ...
Mar 01, 2024 Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. (Photo courtesy debbiedingell.house.gov).
Former Congressman Amash joins crowded field for Michigan U.S. Senate seat
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Congressman Justin Amash is officially running for the Republican nomination for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. Amash is rejoining the Republican Party after he sw...
Mar 01, 2024 Former Michigan congressman Justin Amash (courtesy of Libertarian Party)
Midnight tornado northeast of Marshall causes significant damage, power outages
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department says a tornado that touched down just after midnight northeast of Marshall caused significant damage to trees, powerlines, home...
Feb 28, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Michigan's strong 'uncommitted' vote shows Israel impact on Biden support
By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt DEARBORN, Michigan/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Joe Biden's campaign and top Democratic officials vowed to double down on efforts to win over voters as the U.S. presiden...
Feb 28, 2024
Trump wins Michigan primary, Edison Research projects
(Reuters) - U.S. former President Donald Trump easily won the Republican presidential primary in Michigan on Tuesday, further strengthening his grip on the party's White House nomination while Nikki H...
Feb 27, 2024
Consumers Energy preparing for potential power outages from stormy February weather
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy officials say they are preparing for severe weather to start hitting Michigan late Tuesday, which could bring hail and 60 mph wind gusts causing power outag...
Feb 27, 2024 A Consumers Energy crew working to restore power (courtesy Consumers Energy)
Gov Whitmer: unclear how "Uncommitted" campaign will affect Michigan primary
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer admits she's not sure how much impact a campaign to vote "Uncommitted" will have in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Speaking on CNN's State ...
Feb 26, 2024
