Category Archives: State News
Cover-up of alleged affair between two Michigan state representatives coming to light in Lansing
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – It appears there is a good old fashion sex scandal in Michigan brewing under the Capitol Dome. Other representatives thought it was strange when Tea Party freshmen Todd Cour...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 07, 2015
Veterans getting assistance to set-up or expand businesses in Michigan
FLINT, MI (WTVB) – A nonprofit aimed at helping Michigan veterans start or expand their own businesses is celebrating a record-setting year. Matt Sherwood is Executive Director of Vet Biz Centra...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 07, 2015
Speaker To Launch Ethics Investigation of Local Lawmaker
LANSING (WHTC) – The speaker of the state House is calling for an investigation into allegations a local lawmaker and a second representative used their offices and staff in an apparent attempt ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 07, 2015
State Dragging Feet on Smoking Cessation, Claims ACS
WASHINGTON (WHTC) – In a report issued today, the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network said that Michigan should raise its tobacco tax from its current two-dollars-a-pack, which...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 06, 2015
$500,000 allocated for initiatives to eliminate sexual assaults on Michigan college campuses
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – A half-million dollar pool of money has now been made available to fight the problem of sexual assault on campus. Michigan colleges and universities now have until October 1...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 06, 2015
Holland Woman Arrested in South Haven-Area Meth Lab Bust
SOUTH HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC) – Four persons, including 25-year-old Kimberly Robinson of Holland, were arrested when officers and agents from various agencies busted an alleged active meth operati...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 05, 2015
VIDEO: "We Run on Brainpower" Michigan auto industry jobs initiative unveiled
TRAVERSE CITY, MI (WHTC) – Governor Rick Snyder unveiled a "We Run on Brainpower" high technology promotional initiative at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Tra...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 05, 2015
State Dems Start "Month of Action" Against Vulnerable GOP Congressmen
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – The Michigan Democratic Party has begun a "month of action," targeting three apparently vulnerable Republican Congressmen in an effort to plant the seeds for taking their se...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 05, 2015
Two Hurt, One Arrested as Three Lakeshore Men Involved in K-Zoo Area Crash
KALAMAZOO TWP., MI (WHTC) – A 21-year-old Allegan man may face charges after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Kalamazoo Township overnight. Police say his car went off of Ravine Road near Wind...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 05, 2015
Bird with West Nile Virus Found in Allegan Co.
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC) – The Allegan County Health Department says that a bird had tested positive for West Nile Virus, although when and the exact location of where the infected bird was spotted wa...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 04, 2015




