Category Archives: State News
Rich getting richer in Michigan
LANSING (WKZO) — The rich are getting richer and the middle class are staying about the same in Michigan. That’s according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute showing wage i...
Jan 27, 2015
Governor Snyder appears before Civil Rights Commission
LANSING (WKZO) — Governor Snyder is continuing to call for an expansion of the state’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Mich...
Jan 27, 2015
Gas prices up in Michigan
DEARBORN (WKZO) — Gasoline prices reversed the trend of the past several weeks and increased slightly in the latest survey from AAA Michigan. The latest statewide average price is around $1.96 a...
Jan 26, 2015
Study reveals harmful effects of energy drinks
DETROIT (WKZO) — A recent Wayne State University study shows the dangers of consumption of energy drinks, especially for young children. The study found that from October 2010 through September ...
Jan 26, 2015
Scherzer takes out ad to thank Tigers, fans
DETROIT (WKZO) — Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica, are thanking Detroit Tigers fans and team owner Mike Illitch in a very public way. The couple purchased a full-pag...
Jan 26, 2015
Monroe thief leaves wallet at crime scene
MONROE (WIZO) — If you are going to commit an armed robbery, you should make sure you keep all forms of identity with you and not at the scene of the crime. Michigan State Police say a suspect i...
Jan 26, 2015
Auto Show attendance edges out last year's numbers
DETROIT (WKZO) — Attendance at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit edged out last year’s figures. Sunday’s gate of nearly 103-thousand pushed total ticketed at...
Jan 26, 2015
Mayor Duggan offers discounts on homes
DETROIT (WKZO) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is offering city workers and retirees a 50-percent discount on houses that are purchased through the Detroit Land Bank’s auction. The discount wi...
Jan 26, 2015
Two Eastern Michigan University students killed in crash
YPSILANTI (WKZO) — Eastern Michigan University is mourning the death of two students who were killed in a car accident in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday. One of the students is 21-year-old Shannis...
Jan 26, 2015
Bill to be introduced to help veterans with college credit
LANSING (WKZO) — A Muskegon County state lawmaker wants to make it easier for veterans to transfer some college-level training received in the military to universities in the state. Representati...
Jan 26, 2015
On Air Now
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
I grew up in Parchment, I've lived in the Kalamazoo area my entire life and it's been my privilege to have been behind the microphone on the radio serving you for more than 50 years!
"Kalamazoo Mornings with Ken Lanphear" is a positive way to start y...
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
22 °F Clear
