Category Archives: State News
Body of woman missing since May 29 believed found in Cass County
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman reported on Tuesday that a body believed to be that of Marilee Furlong has been found in a wooded area off Miller Road...
Jul 25, 2023 Marilee Furlong of Three Rivers, MI (courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office)
Huizenga opens Portage office expanding services to Kalamazoo County
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga of Zeeland, who represents Michigan's 4th District, has a new office in Portage. Officials with the congressman say residents can walk-i...
Jul 24, 2023 Congressman Bill Huizenga (courtesy U.S. House)
AAA: Gas prices drop this week in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in the state are down seven cents from last week, with Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.49 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is five ce...
Jul 24, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Michigan's per-pupil school aid goes up $458 for fiscal 2024, new budget also includes free breakfast and lunch for all students
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Districts in the Michigan will be getting an additional $458 per student for the coming school year, under the fiscal 2024 budget signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursda...
Jul 20, 2023 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the fiscal 2024 education budget July 20, 2023 (courtesy Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Michigan's unemployment rate drops to the lowest level in 23 years
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.6 percent during June, the lowest rate in 23 years, according to data released by...
Jul 20, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
West Nile virus detected from mosquito pool in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department's Environmental Health Division is reporting the first positive detection of West Nile Virus in Kalamazoo C...
Jul 20, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
AG Nessel charges 16 'False Electors' with election law and forgery felonies
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday, July 18 felony charges against 16 state residents for their role in the alleged false electors scheme following t...
Jul 18, 2023 Best Law
AAA: Michigan gas prices increase nine cents from last week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up nine cents from a week ago, with drivers are now paying an average of $3.56 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is four cents less tha...
Jul 17, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Powerball dreams could come true for someone in Michigan tonight
LANSING, MI -- If you're going to dream about winning a state lottery you might as well dream big. The Powerball jackpot for tonight's drawing is up to $900-million. The multi-state game now has its t...
Jul 17, 2023
Plan for energy upgrade and supply released
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Public Service Commission has released a report on how the state's utilities can continue to move away from traditional power generating resources such as coal a...
Jul 16, 2023 Luis Diego Garcia / CC
