Category Archives: State News
Upton announces on House floor he is retiring from Congress after 36 years
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The dean of Michigan's Congressional delegation emotionally announced Tuesday morning on the U.S. House floor he will be retiring at the end of this year. Republican Congressman F...
Apr 05, 2022 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
Gas prices down 10 cents per gallon in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are down 10 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.04 per gallon for regular unleaded. Motorists are paying a...
Apr 04, 2022
Jury to weigh fate of 4 men charged in Michigan governor kidnapping plot
(Reuters) - A jury will begin deliberations on Monday in the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in a case that pits domestic terrorism allegations ...
Apr 04, 2022
MDHHS calls for proposals to reduce juvenile system disparities
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Department of Health and Human Services is requesting proposals that would help reduce the amount of ethnic and racial disparities in the juvenile justice system in...
Apr 03, 2022 MDHHS calls for proposals to address ethnic/racial disparities in juvenile justice system (logo courtesy of Mich. Dept./Health and Human Services)
Jury deliberations resume Monday in Whitmer kidnapping trial
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A jury will resume deliberations Monday in the case of four men accused of planning to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Closing arguments were heard Friday, and about 20 minutes...
Apr 03, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
Gov. Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing 77 new jobs to Berrien and Calhoun Counties
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined forces with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 31, to announce two business expansion projects. Both projects...
Mar 31, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Rep. Griffin secures funding for Van Buren County to assist Mattawan bridge project
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A major bridge project in Mattawan will benefit through a budget measure recently approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law. 66th District Representative Be...
Mar 31, 2022 Rep. Beth Griffin (R - Mattawan). - Photo courtesy of Michigan GOP House.
Second booster doses authorized for those ages 50 and older; 12 years and older if immunocompromised
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that all Michiganders ages 50 and up may now get their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. The recommendation came fr...
Mar 30, 2022 Alachua County
Gov. Whitmer signs Building Michigan Together Plan, includes largest infrastructure investments in state history
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, March 30, signed the Building Michigan Together Plan. Touted by supporters as being the largest infrastructure investment in state h...
Mar 30, 2022
Alumnus gifts $5 million to Kalamazoo College to support student access
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo College announced on Tuesday, March 29, a $5 million dollar gift to support student access and it's Brighter Light Campaign. The gift itself is coming from alum...
Mar 29, 2022 Kalamazoo College alumnus Robert J. Kopecky is gifting $5 million dollars to support student access at the institution. (Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo College)
