Category Archives: State News
South Bend, IN man arrested this week for the murder of a Niles woman 35 years ago
NILES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who allegedly used a knife and frying pan to kill a woman near Niles 35 years ago has been arrested this week for the murder. 67-year-old Patrick Gilham of South Bend, I...
Feb 18, 2022 A Feb. 17, 2022, booking photo of Patrick Gilham from St. Joseph County, Indiana (courtesy Michigan State Police)
State Senator Bizon pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault and battery charge
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senator John Bizon of Battle Creek has entered a guilty plea to misdemeanor battery after a nurse practitioner said he inappropriately touched her during an exam....
Feb 18, 2022 Senator John Bizon, R-Battle Creek. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator John Bizon).
Former House Speaker's wife speaking out in his defense
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is defending him against allegations by their sister-in-law that he sexually abused her. Stephanie Chatfield admits h...
Feb 18, 2022
SNAP recipients will continue to get additional funding through February
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced that all families in Michigan who qualify for food assistance will continue to receive additional benefits through the end of the month. Those ...
Feb 17, 2022
$1.1 billion investment for Great Lakes announced Thursday
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - US Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Thursday the single largest investment in the Great Lakes. The $1.1 billion investment in the Great Lakes Restoration...
Feb 17, 2022 Michigan's US Senators announce billion dollar investment plan for Great Lakes
Study from Canadian firm says Line 5 alternatives are available
TORONTO ONT CA (WKZO AM/FM) - A study conducted regarding the controversial Enbridge Line #5 has indicated that there are other options available to meet Canada's energy needs if the pipeline were shu...
Feb 17, 2022 daveynin / CC
MDHHS changes mask guidance, dropping its school masking recommendation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has changed its mask guidance, dropping its school masking recommendation and recommending universal masking onl...
Feb 17, 2022 Mika Baumeister / Unsplash
MSP conducts raid on former speaker's aide's house
BATH TOWNSHIP MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The ongoing investigation of former State House Speaker Lee Chatfield reached another level Tuesday, as State Police troopers conducted a raid on Chatfield's chief of s...
Feb 16, 2022
Fundraising begins for proposed Black history museum in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A $30 million fundraising effort is underway to bring a Black history museum to downtown Kalamazoo. Plans for the museum were announced by the Rev. William Stein and state...
Feb 15, 2022 Rev. William Stein announces plans for a Black history museum in downtown Kalamazoo Feb 14, 2022
Prosecutors won't pursue charges against former MSU president
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Prosecutors say that they will not pursue an appeal after charges against a former Michigan State University president were dropped. Lou Anna Simon was charged with lying to ...
Feb 15, 2022 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
