Category Archives: State News
Detroit to host 2024 NFL Draft downtown
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Lions beat out the likes of Green Bay and Washington D.C. to serve as the host of the 2024 National Football League Draft. The draft has moved city to city in re...
Mar 28, 2022 Detroit Lions principal owner and chair Sheila Hamp (courtesy of NFL/Detroit Lions)
Scammers to cause financial potholes for drivers waiting for auto insurance reform checks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan drivers are no doubt anticipating that $400 check in the mail generated from the state's auto insurance reforms. But scammers themselves will also be looking for...
Mar 27, 2022 Alachua County / CC
One vehicle accident in Calhoun County kills one, injures two
MARSHALL MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calhoun County authorities continue to investigate a one vehicle accident Friday that claimed the life of an eight year old boy. Deputies were called to the area of Struwin ...
Mar 26, 2022 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Rogers, fellow reps. introduce bill package to fix what Auto No-Fault Law broke
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo along with other lawmakers on Thursday introduced a new package of bills with bipartisan support addressing concerns related ...
Mar 25, 2022
Michigan jobless rate declines slightly in February
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There's more good news for Michigan. The state's unemployment rate moved down in February by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7 percent, according to data released by ...
Mar 24, 2022 David Shane / CC
Absentee ballots for May 3 elections now available
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Secretary of State says that absentee ballots for jurisdictions with elections on May 3rd are now available at local clerk offices. According to a release from...
Mar 24, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Senator Bizon receives probation, fine after pleading guilty to assaulting nurse practitioner during exam
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator John Bizon of Battle Creek Wednesday was sentenced to 12 months probation and fined $1,130 after pleading guilty to assault and battery for groping a nurs...
Mar 24, 2022 Senator John Bizon, R-Battle Creek. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator John Bizon).
Republican legislature and Governor agree on $4.8 billion infrastructure plan for Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After months of negotiations with Democrat Governor Whitmer, Republican Michigan lawmakers have unveiled and begun passing a massive $4.8 billion spending plan, one they say...
Mar 24, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Governor Whitmer announces LG Energy Solution expansion in Holland creating more than 1,000 jobs
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday, March 22, in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a wide range of proje...
Mar 22, 2022
Governor Whitmer announces Michiganders to receive additional assistance to lower food bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday, March 21, that all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will receive at least an additional $95 mo...
Mar 21, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
