Category Archives: State News
MSU president announcing resignation due to loss of confidence in governing board
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State University's President has announced his resignation on Thursday, October 13. MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Junior gave his 90-day notice of resignati...
Oct 13, 2022 Photo of MSU President Samuel L. Stanely Jr. provided by Michigan State University.
New polls show shrinking leads for Democrats; Dixon and Whitmer debate Thursday night
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - With Democratic incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon set to face each other in the first of two debates Thursday evening, new polls ...
Oct 13, 2022
South Bend IN police department seeking help in finding missing man they believe may be in West MI
SOUTH BEND, IN (WKZO AM/FM) -- The South Bend Indiana Police Department is seeking the public's help in West Michigan to help locate a missing person. 28-year-old Stefan Thurmand was last seen on Thur...
Oct 12, 2022 Photo provided by the South Bend Indiana Police Department.
Weatherization program gets large increase in federal dollars to help low-income residents reduce heating bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is receiving a large increase in federal funding for home weatherization. This comes as Governor Gretchen Whitmer procl...
Oct 12, 2022 Winter Scene - Canva design
Cass County man wins $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Cashword Times 10 Instant Game
DECATUR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A stop during lunch break led a Cass County man to winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Cashword Times 10 instant game. The lucky 24-year-old player, who chose t...
Oct 10, 2022
AAA: Michigan gas prices jump 19 cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are continuing the upward trend, rising 19 cents compared to last week. AAA is reporting that drivers are now paying an average of $4.36 per gallon ...
Oct 10, 2022
Shots fired outside Battle Creek Central football game
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) - No injuries have been reported after shots were fired outside a high school football game in Battle Creek Friday night. Police said it happened around 9:40 p.m. in the ...
Oct 08, 2022 Robert Nelson / CC
MDHHS offering program to help prevent infant deaths due to unsafe sleep environments
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The state Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michigan residents to insure that infants are sleeping safely. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and ...
Oct 07, 2022
Man who pleaded guilty in Michigan governor kidnap plot sentenced to 4 years
(Reuters) - A man who pleaded guilty to participating in an elaborate plot to kidnap Michigan's governor was sentenced to four years in prison after he served as a key witness in the trial of two co-c...
Oct 06, 2022
Senator Peters commemorates Manufacturing Day honoring Michigan manufacturers and workers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) has released a video recognizing Michigan manufacturers and workers in advance of Manufacturing Day, which is Friday October 7th. "Today we're...
Oct 06, 2022 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
