Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel reissues consumer alerts following severe weather
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the severe weather may have come and gone for the time being, the State Attorney General's Office warns homeowners who may still need repairs from the last bout of sto...
Aug 13, 2023 Fallen tree from storm damage. (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
All 16 arraignments completed in false elector prosecution, future court dates scheduled
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Attorney General's Office announced on Thursday, August 10 that 16 defendants have been arraigned in court for their alleged part in posing as "fake electors." ...
Aug 10, 2023 Best Law
Federal charges filed against BC man for alleged possession of meth and machine guns
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Battle Creek man is facing federal charges after a search of a residence in the city on April 27 led to the seizure of drugs, firearms, about a thousand rounds of ammu...
Aug 10, 2023 Photo courtesy U.S. Attorney's Office
Consumers Energy to Explore Selling 13 Michigan Hydro Facilities
JACKSON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Consumers Energy announced on Wednesday they will be issuing a request for proposal to explore the possibility of selling its 13 hydroelectric facilities. According to a news...
Aug 09, 2023 Courtesy Consumer's Energy Facebook page
Enhanced drunk driving road enforcement efforts to begin statewide on Thursday
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - The Labor Day holiday weekend may be three weeks away, but there apparently is no time like the present for extra police patrols to be on Michigan highways. "Drive Sober or ...
Aug 09, 2023 The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" road enforcement initiative. (Image courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Prisoner and mother charged with alleged drug smuggling at Lakeland Correctional
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A one time inmate at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater and his mother have been charged with an alleged drug smuggling incident. Michigan State Police say they and...
Aug 09, 2023
AAA: Michigan gas prices set new 2023 high at $3.76 per gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up nine cents from a week ago, setting a new 2023-high. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.76 per gallon for regular unleaded. This...
Aug 07, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Former LiUNA labor leader bound over on CSC charges
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 40-year-old Jonathan Byrd, 40, of Battle Creek was bound over on one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Conduct on Thursday, August 3. Michigan's Attorney General Dana N...
Aug 04, 2023 Best Law
Record setting $503,254 Club Keno The Jack prize won in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A lucky Michigan Lottery player made history on Wednesday, August 3 winning a $503,254 Club Keno The Jack prize. The prize is the largest ever won on the Club Keno game. T...
Aug 03, 2023
USDA announces $2.1 million to expand access to rural health care across lower Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday, August 2 that the USDA is expanding access to health care for three Michigan communities. One of those is in Sou...
Aug 03, 2023 USDA logo
