Category Archives: State News
Senator Bernie Sanders rallies Kellogg's strikers in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- "During this pandemic, you were the people that helped feed America." Two-time democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont showed up in support...
Dec 18, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
Kellogg's and striking union reach second tentative contract agreement
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Kellogg Company and the union representing nearly 1,400 workers have reached a second tentative agreement for a new five-year labor contract. If ratified by union member...
Dec 17, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
Despite criticism from professors, WMU board approves pay raise and merit bonus for university president
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has given a raise and a big bonus to President Edward Montgomery, despite overwhelming opposition from faculty unions. Th...
Dec 17, 2021 President Edward Montgomery of Western Michigan University. (Photo via WMU Announcement video).
State extends additional food assistance benefits for SNAP recipients in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in December in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michiga...
Dec 17, 2021
Consumers Energy crews to continue restoration work through Thursday evening and beyond
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy crews are continuing their work of bringing power back for customers Thursday evening after an overnight storm with 65 to 75-mile-per-hour winds caused dam...
Dec 16, 2021 Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy.
Gov. Whitmer awards funding to small businesses in 28 communities to support state economy and job growth
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- 28 communities across Michigan have been awarded a total of $1,011,057 in grants aimed at supporting small local businesses. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement...
Dec 16, 2021 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Over 157,000 Consumers Energy customers lose power as high winds roar through the state Thursday
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy says it's mobilizing all available resources to respond after a storm featuring high winds over 60 miles per hour swept into Michigan overnight, causing dam...
Dec 16, 2021 Consumers Energy crews. (courtesy of Consumers Energy)
Michigan unemployment rate drops slightly in November, still above above pre-pandemic levels
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate declined by two-tenths of a percentage point to 5.9 percent during November, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan...
Dec 16, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
Governor Whitmer awards grants to "Fix the Damn Roads" in 9 communities, including in SW Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is awarding nine state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) C...
Dec 15, 2021 Three Rivers, MI water tower (Photo by John McNeil)
AG Nessel calls for passing of gun safety legislation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in support of U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act: "This bill is an example...
Dec 15, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
