Category Archives: State News
Grant program to recruit first responder candidates doesn't go far enough
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A shortage of first responders across the state of Michigan has resulted in the announcement of a program to help fund efforts to attract candidates to the field...but an off...
Jan 09, 2022 highsider10 / CC
State Liquor Control Commission urges businesses to modify ordering procedures
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Liquor Control Commission is urging restaurants and bars to modify their ordering procedures in light of the issues with supply chain shortages. The commission said...
Jan 08, 2022 Ryan Lackey / CC
Two people apparently overcome by carbon monoxide die in Cass County car fire
POKAGON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two people who apparently were overcome by carbon monoxide died early Friday morning when their vehicle caught fire in Cass County's Pokagon Township. Sheriff Richa...
Jan 07, 2022 (photo by John McNeil)
MSU launches "Support More" initiative
EAST LANSING, MI (WJXQ) - Michigan State University is hoping for a culture shift on campus when it comes to sexual assault, harassment, and more. The "Support More" initiative launched this week aims...
Jan 07, 2022 MSU report states that pandemic has created student learning deficit
Former House Speaker Chatfield accused of sexual abuse of a teenager
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is accused of sexual abuse of a teenager. A criminal complaint has been filed by his now sister-in-law who alleges Chatfield abus...
Jan 07, 2022
Two Michigan State Police vehicles hit during snowy conditions on I-94
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Among the numerous accidents caused by the snow and blowing conditions that were a part of the winter storm that blasted west Michigan this week, the Michigan State...
Jan 07, 2022 A Michigan State Police cruiser was hit on I-94 near the Hartford exit Jan. 6, 2022 (courtesy of Michigan State Police)
Oxford High School shooting suspect in court for the first time in the new year
OXFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley is due back in court today for a probable cause hearing. The 15-year-old previously was arraigned on murder and terrorism ch...
Jan 07, 2022 Ethan Crumbley mug shot (courtesy of Oakland County Sheriff's department)
Consumers Energy to provide $1 million in heating assistance this winter, plus $3.5 million for new customer program
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy has announced it is is committing $4.5 million in new assistance to help Michigan residents pay their heating bills, including $1 million for this winter an...
Jan 07, 2022
AAA: Resolve to "Steer Clear in the New Year"
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan roadways saw an increase in fatalities for the third straight year in 2020. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning) ...
Jan 06, 2022 BFS Man / CC
Governor announces art contest for Michigan students K-12
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced an art contest for students K-12, that will provide the cover of the 2022 State of the State Address program. The theme for the contest is "Why...
Jan 06, 2022 Governor Whitmer announces art contest for Michigan students (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Whitmer).
