Category Archives: State News
Upton applauds Pfizer's continued expansion and investment in Kalamazoo County
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, on Monday, December 5 released the following statement after Pfizer announced it will invest $750 million and add 300 job...
Dec 05, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
Rep. Rogers statement on Pfizer's expansion announcement
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) released the following statement on Monday, December 5 on Pfizer's announcement that it would be investing $750 million...
Dec 05, 2022 State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo). (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Pfizer to invest $750 million to expand Portage MI facility and create 300 jobs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday, December 5 that Pfizer Incorporated will be investing $750 million in it's Portage, MI facility. Officials say the investme...
Dec 05, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing on Monday, December 5, 2022, the $750 million investment by Pfizer Incorporated to expand the Portage, MI facility. (Photo provided by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Cause of Amtrak train delay this morning still unclear
PONTIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Passengers using Amtrak's Wolverine Train 351 from Pontiac to Chicago were delayed for hours this morning in Pontiac The problem was unclear as officials first listed the pr...
Dec 05, 2022 (courtesy of Amtrak)
Gas prices drop again in Michigan, now 79 cents less than this time last month
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 20 cents compared to a week ago, with drivers now paying an average of $3.44 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 79 cents less tha...
Dec 05, 2022 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
125 lbs of black-market marijuana & crystal methamphetamine seized by authorities in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities have made three arrests and have seized approximately 125 pounds of black-market marijuana in three separate investigations recently in Berrien County. ....
Dec 04, 2022 Southwest Enforcement Team – West Office
Multiple illegal drug investigations result in arrest of three subjects
125 Pounds of Black-Market Marijuana & Crystal Methamphetamine Seized. (Photo provided by the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team - West)
MSU trustee resigns seat
EAST LANSING, MI -- Michigan State University is now down one trustee as Pat O'Keefe has resigned. It is likely sign of more dissension on the board over the ouster of a business school dean and how t...
Dec 01, 2022
Michigan gas prices decline 17 cents in the past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 17 cents from a week ago, with drivers are now paying an average of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is 35 cents less than ...
Nov 28, 2022 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Holiday mailing deadlines announced as Michigan mail carriers get set to work long hours
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Heading into December, mail carriers with the U.S. Postal Service will be delivering in many communities throughout Michigan as early as 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. According to ...
Nov 27, 2022 Photo from USPS.
AAA activates 'Tow to Go' for Thanksgiving holiday weekend
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program, providing transporta...
Nov 23, 2022
