Category Archives: State News
CDC - some packaged salad products linked to two listeria outbreaks
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing that some types of packaged salad products have been linked to two different listeria outbreaks. The ...
Dec 27, 2021 Spinach. (Photo courtesy CDC).
Unemployed workers can claim benefits throughout New Year's Holiday, but urged to certify early
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will be closed December 30 and 31 to observe the New Year's holiday, and anyone who needs to certify for benefits is urged to do so e...
Dec 27, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
Gov. Whitmer declares Monday, December 27 as Bronco Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ahead ofthe Quick Lane Bowl between the Western Michigan University Broncos and the Nevada Wolf Pack, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today declared Monday, December 27 as Bronco ...
Dec 27, 2021
Gas prices down four cents this week in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan decreased four cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded. That price is 23 cen...
Dec 27, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Governor Whitmer calls deployed Michigan troops on Christmas Eve
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan National Guard to wish them a merry Christmas on Friday, December 24. The governor spoke to Airme...
Dec 26, 2021
Comedian Patton Oswalt to perform at Miller Auditorium in March 2022
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University (WMU) will be hosting comedian Patton Oswalt for a show in March 2022, officials announced last Friday. "Patton Oswalt Liv...
Dec 23, 2021 Comedian Patton Oswalt. (Photo credit - Sam Jones).
McCann, Rogers introduce legislation to strengthen river cleanup efforts
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) introduced bills to strengthen the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy'...
Dec 23, 2021 Sediment in Kalamazoo River - Courtesy Kalamazoo River Alliance
Albion police chase ends in fatal Battle Creek shooting, BCPD holds press conference
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A multi-town police pursuit ended in a fatal shooting Wednesday, according to the Battle Creek Police Department. At a press conference, Battle Creek Police officials e...
Dec 22, 2021 Battle Creek Police officials hold a press conference regarding a shooting on 12/22/21. (Image via BCPD Facebook stream).
Wayland Downtown Historic District gains designation through National Register of Historic Places
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that the downtown commercial districts of three Michigan communities ...
Dec 22, 2021 Wayland Downtown Historic District - Photo courtesy Office of Michigan Governor
Governor Whitmer makes statement on FDA authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the FDA authorized a pill manufactured by Pfizer that offers effective, in-home treatments for Michiganders wh...
Dec 22, 2021 Governor Whitmer visits Pfizer in Kalamazoo on 2/3/21. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
