Category Archives: State News
Schools across Michigan participating in teen safe-driving program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students at 38 Michigan high schools will have the opportunity to become better, safer drivers by participating in the "Strive for a Safer Drive" (S4SD) program. S4SD, a pee...
Jan 18, 2022 Jose and Roxanne / CC
Governor Whitmer announces winner of 2022 State of the State art contest
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the winner of the 2022 State of the State art contest. The winner is Grace Murtha of Hemlock Middle School. The governor selecte...
Jan 18, 2022 .2022 State of the State is set for Wednesday evening at 7.
Group says bar and restaurant industry continues to face uncertainty in 2022
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A recent survey conducted by the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association shows roughly 70 percent of bars and restaurants in the state are facing staffing shortages, with the...
Jan 18, 2022 Steven Miller / CC
Meijer stores will offer free delivery on orders of $35+ until January 29
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Customers who buy groceries from Meijer will have the opportunity to receive free home delivery this month, the chain announced Monday. According to the announcement, orde...
Jan 17, 2022 Dan Keck
State officials speak on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring Monday, January 17, 2022 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan, honoring the life and legacy of Dr....
Jan 17, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
KVCC to offer certification courses in cannabis education
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo Valley Community College is set to begin offering classes on cannabis education. Michigan residents would be able to obtain certification in the industry by atten...
Jan 17, 2022 Kalamazoo Valley Community College sign (photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College)
Hudsonville Ice Cream announces two new flavors
HOLLAND MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the song goes, "Baby It's Cold Outside", but despite the weather, Hudsonville Ice Cream officials say it's always a good time for ice cream...and the company is preparing ...
Jan 17, 2022 Hudsonville Ice Cream to debut two new flavors (photo courtesy of Hudsonville Ice Cream)
Mail carrier attacked while on his route in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police are investigating the assault of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in the Post Addition this past Thursday afternoon. Police responded at 2:20 p.m....
Jan 17, 2022
AAA Michigan says gas prices are down three cents in the state this week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are down slightly to start the week in Michigan. AAA Michigan says the average price is down three-cents at $3.15 a gallon, a penny less than last month and 82-c...
Jan 17, 2022 Robert Geiger / CC
Another 37,114 COVID-19 cases and 251 deaths being reported by state health department
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The State of Michigan has added 37,114 COVID-19 cases for Thursday and Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services says 1,746,707 people have tested positive since M...
Jan 17, 2022
