Category Archives: State News
In victory for labor unions, Michigan governor repeals 'right-to-work' law
By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed a package of bills repealing the state's so-called "right to work" law that allowed workers to opt out of unions, a long...
Mar 24, 2023
State police warns of "spoof" calls coming out of Wayland Post
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - Not even law enforcement is immune from being spoofed. Michigan State Police officials said on Thursday that the Wayland Post and Fifth District Regional Dispatch received n...
Mar 24, 2023 Carissa Rogers / CC
Michigan's unemployment rate stays steady in February, up slightly over 2022 rate
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged for the third consecutive month at 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Department of Technolo...
Mar 23, 2023 Bytemarks / CC
MSP report says St. Joseph County Sheriff was allegedly speeding before February 26 crash
(SCHOOLCRAFT, MI) -- A Michigan State Police report obtained by the Kalamazoo Gazette and MLive through a Freedom of Information Act request stated St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite was allege...
Mar 22, 2023 Mugshot for St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite Feb 26, 2023 (courtesy Kalamazoo Co Sheriff's Office)
Right to work appears doomed in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - The repeal of the state's right to work law is now heading to the desk of Governor Whitmer for her expected signature. The state House gave final approval to the move on Tue...
Mar 22, 2023 sugarfrizz / CC
Supreme Court rules for deaf student in special education case against Sturgis Public Schools
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a St. Joseph County deaf student who sued his school in a case that could give parents of students with disa...
Mar 22, 2023 Brittany Hogan / CC
UPDATED: Private investors look to build sports and concert arena in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A local group of investors say they are moving forward with plans for a new arena in downtown Kalamazoo. Catalyst Development Tuesday asked the Kalamazoo County Board of C...
Mar 21, 2023
Michiganders encouraged to review insurance policies during Severe Weather Awareness Week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is encouraging all Michiganders to ensure that...
Mar 21, 2023
Statewide storm alert test set for Wednesday
LANSING, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - As it is now officially spring, it is also now officially storm season in Michigan. On Wednesday afternoon at 1, emergency sirens will wail, and the Michigan State Police wi...
Mar 21, 2023 Credit- Storm Chaser Ryan Harriott via Twitter
St. Patty's Luck: $1 Million Mega Millions winning ticket bought in Southfield Friday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It wasn't a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but a lucky Michigan Lottery player did win $1 million playing Mega Millions Friday night, March 17. The winning ticket was...
Mar 20, 2023
