Category Archives: State News
Out-of-state crews join Consumers Energy in power restoration effort
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy says it has been joined by out-of-state crews to restore power after damaging storms swept through the state Thursday evening. More than 660 crews, includin...
Aug 25, 2023 (courtesy Consumers Energy)
Thousands without power, tornado reported near Williamston, as storm hits Michigan and Ohio
WILLIAMSTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Nearly 700,000 homes and businesses in Michigan and Ohio are without power after severe thunderstorms slammed the region with heavy rains, powerful winds, and at least o...
Aug 25, 2023 Ian Livesey
Man who attempted Cassopolis gas station robbery in July to face multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man accused of attempting to rob a Cassopolis gas station in late July was charged on Tuesday, August 22. Authorities say 35-year-old Cordeleus Martin tried to rob the ...
Aug 22, 2023 Best Law
Gas prices drop, but still at $3.86 a gallon on average in Michigan this week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan have dropped after setting a new 2023-high of $3.92 last Monday. AAA Michigan says drivers are now paying an average of $3.86 per gallon for regular ...
Aug 21, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
BBB: New study finds some debt relief & credit repair companies fail to deliver on promises
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A study by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that while Americans struggle to pay trillions of dollars in debt, some look for help from companies promising to help...
Aug 17, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
Michigan's unemployment rate steady at 3.6 percent for July
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent during July, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Technology, Management, a...
Aug 17, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
Peters Focuses on Vets Issues in Annual Summer Motorcycle Tour
TRAVERSE CITY, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - How is Michigan's junior US Senator spending his summer recess from Washington? Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Hills) is in the middle of his annual motorcycle tour across ...
Aug 16, 2023 US Senator Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Hills) begins his 2023 motorcycle tour in Muskegon. (photo courtesy Office of US Senator Gary Peters)
Three Southwest Michigan businesses to get a portion of over $1.8M from MDARD to improve processes and address food insecurities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has awarded value-added and regional food system grants to 24 Michigan producers, processors, and commun...
Aug 15, 2023
Detroit suspects in Lakeland smuggling attempt arraigned on five charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The two suspects from Detroit who were arrested over the weekend for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs and smart phones into the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater were...
Aug 15, 2023
Two arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into state prison in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two suspects from Detroit were arrested by the Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Corrections following a month long investigation into incidents involving drugs a...
Aug 13, 2023
