Category Archives: State News
Whitmer and Dixon square off in final debate before November 8 Governor's election
ROCHESTER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon held their second and final debate before the November 8 election Tuesday night. Both candidates again call...
Oct 26, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
AG Nessel and MVAA Director Adams warn military members about potential scams connected with contaminated drinking water settlement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Zaneta Adams have partnered for a video to share information about resources avai...
Oct 25, 2022
Powerball Jackpot increases to $700 Million for Wednesday drawing
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Cash is still piling up in the Powerball jackpot which has increased to $700 million for the Wednesday, October 25 drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is $336 million....
Oct 25, 2022 meesh / CC
Peters visits Grand Rapids to highlight new VA benefits available for toxic-exposed veterans
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) was joined by local veterans at the American Legion Boat and Canoe Club in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, October 25 to highlight the new VA be...
Oct 25, 2022
1.8 million absentee ballots requested by Michigan voters two weeks before Election Day, November 8
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With two weeks to go until Election Day on November 8, more than 1.8 million absentee ballots have been requested by Michigan voters. And with this, nearly 772,000 absentee...
Oct 25, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Whitmer and Dixon square off in final debate tonight
ROCHESTER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon will debate Tuesday for the final time before the November election tonight. According to Crain's ...
Oct 25, 2022 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (left) and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon squared off in their first debate Oct. 13, 2022 (courtesy of WOOD-TV)
Oxford High School shooting suspect pleads guilty on all charges
OXFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The suspect in the Oxford High School shooting pleaded guilty on all charges in court on Monday, October 24. 16-year-old Ethan Crumbley was charged with four counts of first...
Oct 24, 2022 Ethan Crumbley mug shot (courtesy of Oakland County Sheriff's department)
Michigan judge rules election manual invalid
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Michigan judge has stated that state election officials cannot use a manual that outlines the rights and duties of election challengers and poll watchers. Court of Claims J...
Oct 23, 2022 Rumble Press / CC
Oxford High School shooting suspect to plead guilty
OXFORD, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor David Williams says the suspect in the Oxford High School shooting is expected to plead guilty to all charges next week. Ethan Crumbley is...
Oct 22, 2022 Ethan Crumbley mug shot (courtesy of Oakland County Sheriff's department)
Extra food assistance for families coming this month
LANSING, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - All Michigan families eligible to receive food assistance will get an extra $95 this month to help pay for groceries. Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office announced on Friday ...
Oct 22, 2022
