Category Archives: State News
AUDIO: Partnership announced with WMU's Aviation School and Skywest Airlines
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University announced Monday that their Aviation School in Battle Creek has an agreement with Skywest Airlines to train potential pilots and mechanics for...
Jan 23, 2023
Otsego man identified after vehicle ends up in Lake Macatawa near Holland
PARK TWP., MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - A 52-year-old Otsego man lost his life as his vehicle ended up in Lake Macatawa on Sunday morning. According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, first responders we...
Jan 23, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit (file photo)
Gas prices rise seven cents a gallon in the past week in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up seven cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 39 cents more ...
Jan 23, 2023 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Whitmer issues statement on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement in a news release on Sunday, January 22 on the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, celebrating bills that have been int...
Jan 22, 2023
Sturgis Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant under investigation by DOJ
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Abbot Laboratories infant formula plant in Sturgis. The plant, based in St. Joseph County, was shut down for months last...
Jan 22, 2023 Abbott Nutrition plant in Sturgis MI
VIDEO: Firefighters make dramatic rescue before train hits vehicle on tracks in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man involved in a two vehicle crash that left his Jeep straddling railroad tracks in Portage Friday morning was rescued from his vehicle just before it was hit by a train....
Jan 20, 2023 (courtesy of the City of Portage)
Michigan jobless rate remains stable in December
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant over the month of December at 4.3 percent, according to data released on Thursday, January 19 by the Mich...
Jan 19, 2023 MDOT crews working on Byron Road bridge over the Black River in Ottawa County. (Photo courtesy of MDOT)
Consumers Energy to contribute $25 million to help Michigan homes and businesses
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy announced on Thursday, January 19 that it will provide $25 million to homes and businesses to help customers who are facing challenges with their energy bi...
Jan 19, 2023
Individual income tax season begins on January 23
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan taxpayers can begin to file state individual income tax returns on January 23, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Individuals can file their state i...
Jan 19, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
UIA announces formation of modernization workgroup; GOP Senate leader unimpressed
LANSING, MI (WKZO-AM/FM, Jan. 19, 2023) - A long-await reform of Michigan unemployment compensation may be coming. On Thursday, the Unemployment Insurance Agency announced the creation of a UIA Modern...
Jan 19, 2023 State Senator Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) (photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans)
