Category Archives: State News
First black woman selected as next Michigan Supreme Court Justice
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday, November 22 that she will appoint Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2023 to succeed Justice Bridge...
Nov 22, 2022
Governor Whitmer pardons turkey ahead of Thanksgiving
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey on Monday, November 21 just days before Thanksgiving. The turkey's name, Mitch E. Gander, was submitted by Seneca of Grand Rapid...
Nov 21, 2022
Statewide gas price average drops ahead of Thanksgiving holiday travel period
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 23 cents from a week ago, with drivers now paying an average of $3.81 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is 31 cents less than this...
Nov 21, 2022 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Upton closes constituent correspondence after more than 36 years and more than one million inquiries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced on Friday November 18, the official closing of constituent correspondence operations after 36 years. "Communica...
Nov 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
National Fire Protection Association urges extra caution when preparing Thanksgiving feast
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As Thanksgiving nears, the National Fire Protection Association urges added caution when preparing holiday feasts. According to safety experts, Thanksgiving Day represent...
Nov 20, 2022 Mike_fleming / CC
FEMA offers tips for a safe and happy Thanksgiving
CHICAGO, IL (WKZO AM/FM) -- Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA is offering up these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating ...
Nov 20, 2022
Michigan drivers advised to review auto insurance policies to understand coverage for vehicle-deer collisions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is reminding motorists to review their auto insurance coverage now for the upcoming winter season. The departmen...
Nov 16, 2022
Michigan's Senate Majority Leader says Trump shouldn't be the Republican's nominee for President
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says someone other than former President Trump needs to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024. He says Trump was "prett...
Nov 16, 2022 Michigan Senator Majority Leader Mike Shirkey
Rep. Rogers introduces bill that would phase out polluting dry cleaning solvent
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo introduced House Bill 6511 with bipartisan support on Thursday, November 10 to phase out perchloroethylene dry cle...
Nov 15, 2022 State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo). (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
Gas prices down in Michigan, but still over $4.00 per gallon on average statewide
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down 19 cents from a week ago, but drivers are still paying an average $4.04 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is 23 cents less than th...
Nov 14, 2022 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
