Category Archives: State News

Michigan AFL-CIO announces first round of endorsements for 2022 General Election
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Today, the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, (AFL-CIO) on Monday, September 12, announced its first round of endorsements ahea...
Jerry Malec Sep 12, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

Governor Whitmer announces plan with Holtec to reopen Palisades Plant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy on Friday, September 9, in support of Holtec International's application for a federal grant under ...
Jerry Malec Sep 09, 2022

Governor Whitmer lowers flags to honor Queen Elizabeth II
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all ...
Jerry Malec Sep 08, 2022 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).

Sgt. Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway dedication to take place on Friday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of US-131 in Kalamazoo County will officially be named the "Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway" in a ceremony on Friday, September 9, at 4 p.m., in the ...
Jerry Malec Sep 08, 2022 Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Proxmire

Upton issues statement on passing of Queen Elizabeth II
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement on Thursday, September 8, following the passing of Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II: ...
Jerry Malec Sep 08, 2022

Delta flight lands safely after engine problem occurs
ROMULUS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Delta Airlines says a plane landed safely at Detroit Metro Airport this morning after developing an engine problem in mid-air. Flight 1735 originated in Charleston, South Ca...
Ken Delaney Sep 08, 2022 Delta Airlines logo

Court of Claims judge rules Michigan's 1931 abortion ban is unconstitutional
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher has ruled the state's 1931 abortion ban is unconstitutional as it violates a pregnant woman's rights to bodily integrity an...
Ken Delaney Sep 08, 2022 Best Law

$10,000 awarded for volunteer projects in honor of 9/11 National Day of Service
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Community Service Commission has awarded $10,000 to support 26 Michigan organizations hosting volunteer projects for the 9/11 National Day of Service. Through ...
Jerry Malec Sep 07, 2022

First probable case of Monkeypox identified in Allegan County resident
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) that a probable case of Monkeypox virus (MPV) has been ide...
Jerry Malec Sep 07, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

43% of Michigan voters say current gun laws are not strict enough
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Forty-three percent of Michigan voters say current laws on gun ownership are not strict enough. This is according to poll results from Epic MRA, a full service survey resea...
Jerry Malec Sep 07, 2022 (Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety).




