Category Archives: State News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan facing lawsuit over vaccine mandate
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit-based Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is facing a lawsuit after terminating several employees over the company's vaccine mandate. As of Wednesday, employees that ...
Jan 06, 2022 Alachua County
MSP Niles Post announces plans for Southwest Polar Plunge
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post is once again hosting the Michigan Law Enforcement Southwest Polar Plunge. The 2022 installment will take place on Saturday...
Jan 05, 2022
Governor's husband tests positive for COVID-19, she is isolating at home
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - COVID-19 has now hit the home of Michigan's first family. The Associated Press is reporting that Governor Gretchen Whitmer was isolating from her husband in their home Tuesd...
Jan 05, 2022 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press conference December 10, 2020 (courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor)
UPDATE - Battle Creek man will face prison time for sex crimes
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Battle Creek man will be headed to prison after being sentenced for sex crimes from 2019. That's according to an update from WOOD TV Tuesday. Previously, 22-year-old ...
Jan 04, 2022 Joe Gratz
AG Nessel issues video outlining potential punishments for making school threats
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a new video that highlights the seriousness of making threats against schools. The Michigan Department of Education wil...
Jan 04, 2022 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees, as most tree fires occur in January
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Late last month, WKZO reported that the City of Kalamazoo was encouraging the removal of natural Christmas trees at the conclusion of the holiday. Now, the National Fire Pro...
Jan 04, 2022 L. Andrew Bell / CC
Gov. Whitmer announces $5 million grant program for training, recruitment of first responders
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the launch of a $5 million grant to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first respon...
Jan 04, 2022 Ambulance in Richland, MI (Photo by John McNeil)
UPDATE: Bathroom fire at Battle Creek Central High School believed to be arson
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Public Schools announced Monday that a small fire occurred at Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS). The Battle Creek Fire Department later in the day s...
Jan 03, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
BBB - Don't lose money when trying to lose weight in the new year
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the new year officially kicked off, many residents may have started working on resolutions. Some of those may include working out more often or eating better. With...
Jan 03, 2022 Sacramento BBB / CC
Governor Whitmer announces art contest for State of the State program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2022 State of the State program cover. The governor is challenging Michigan's K-12 students to come up wit...
Jan 03, 2022 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
