Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer signs law to ban child marriage in Michigan
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has signed a package of bills that bans child marriage in Michigan. The new laws now prohibit the marriage of anyone under the age of 18, even with parental ...
Jul 16, 2023 Stephen Durham / CC
Bottle return expansion bills proposed by West Michigan lawmakers
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two West Michigan lawmakers have introduced bills that would expand the state's current bottle return law. State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo and State Rep. Christine Mor...
Jul 16, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Man accused of threatening Hillsdale County sheriff facing charges
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale man who allegedly wasn't happy charges weren't filed in a complaint he made is now facing charges of his own. At a Wednesday preliminary examination in District Cour...
Jul 15, 2023 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
Second Adopt-A-Highway cleanup coming Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Motorists need to be on the lookout beginning this coming Saturday as Adopt-A-Highway volunteers fan out along state roadways from Ironwood to Monroe picking up litter. Part...
Jul 13, 2023 110TH AIRLIFT WING / CC
New effort by Consumers Energy to expand overnight charging for electric vehicle owners
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy announced on Wednesday, July 12 a new effort to install EV chargers at apartment buildings, condominiums and overnight community locations across the state....
Jul 12, 2023 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
Concern About Mosquitoes & EEE Grow After Two Positive Pool Tests
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 12, 2023) - A dry late spring into early summer hasn't prevented an annual scourge from returning. Last week, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department reported mosquito...
Jul 12, 2023 Enrique Dans / CC
Senate Minority Leader Questions State GOP Direction
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 12, 2023) - To say that the Michigan Republican Party is floundering may be an understatement to some. MIRS News is reporting that police were called to the Doherty Hotel...
Jul 12, 2023 State Senator Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton. (Photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans).
BBB: Online retail scams on the rise during July sales
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This month, major retailers are offering hot deals for shoppers to take advantage of while trying to stay cool. Now, many of the advertisements are right on social medi...
Jul 10, 2023
AAA: Michigan gas prices drop 7 cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are down 7 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.47 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 17 cents less than this time...
Jul 10, 2023 (Image provided by AAA Michigan)
Pedestrian hit and killed by Amtrak train in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by an Amtrak train Monday morning, July 10. Authorities say it happe...
Jul 10, 2023 Richard Eriksson / CC
