Category Archives: State News
Caserta and Harris found not guilty in Whitmer kidnap plot, mistrials declared for Fox and Croft
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) - After nearly five days of deliberations, a federal jury in Grand Rapids acquitted two of the defendants who were accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whit...
Apr 08, 2022 Best Law
Michigan sees damage to underground utilities due to unsafe digging
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- For many Michiganders, the onset of spring often signals the start of home improvement projects. Consumers Energy is reminding people that, whether you're planting shrubs...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy
Governor files preemptive lawsuit on longstanding Michigan abortion law
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In anticipation of U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Planned Parenthood, the ALCU of Michigan, and ...
Apr 07, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC
Phase II of state bridge repair program to fix 59 bridges to soon get underway
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday, April 6, that major repairs on local bridges continue this month as the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) bri...
Apr 06, 2022 MDOT crews working on Byron Road bridge over the Black River in Ottawa County. (Photo courtesy of MDOT)
Jury weighs evidence in Michigan kidnap trial for a third day
(Reuters) - A federal jury entered a third day of deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of four men charged with a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor, a case that highlights the political rift surro...
Apr 06, 2022
United Way of South Central Michigan completes merger and announces board officers, members, and executive leaders
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The merger of three United Ways based in south and mid-Michigan became official on Friday, April 1, in which officials say will offer exciting new opportunities to the re...
Apr 05, 2022
Governor Whitmer on Congressman Fred Upton announcing retirement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Congressman Fred Upton (MI-6) announced his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives. "Congressman U...
Apr 05, 2022 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
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
