Category Archives: State News
Crews prepare for winter storm ahead of Thanksgiving travel
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Transportation crews in west Michigan are gearing up for the season's first winter storm as more than two-million drivers hit the road for Thanksgiving. A winter storm war...
Nov 26, 2025
False alarm after authorities thought an explosive may have been left outside a bank in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The bomb squad was called to a bank in Kalamazoo County's Oshtemo Township after a customer left a suspicious package near the bank Tuesday. The Kalamazoo County Sh...
Nov 25, 2025
Consumers Energy preparing for high winds and wintery mix to move across the state
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy officials say they are preparing for what they call "a significant weather event" that's expected to sweep across the state Wednesday and Thursday. The util...
Nov 25, 2025 (courtesy Consumers Energy)
Michigan GOP chair: Debates in 2026 won't feature as many candidates for governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Republican Party chair Jim Runestad says the debates by the party's hopefuls for governor will be smaller in 2026. Three party-run debates have been held so far, wi...
Nov 25, 2025
Record 2.6 million Michiganders to travel for Thanksgiving
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A record 2.6-million Michiganders are projected to be traveling at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this week. AAA Michigan is urging people to be prepared for de...
Nov 25, 2025
Triple-A to activate "Tow to Go" service for upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 24, 2025) - A "safety net" for motorists is coming this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Beginning at 6 PM Wednesday, and running through 6 AM next Monday, December 1st, th...
Nov 24, 2025
One injured in U.S. 131 shooting incident early Saturday
ALAMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One woman was injured after police say her vehicle was shot at early Saturday morning on U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County. Around 2:40 a.m Kalamazoo County Central Dispat...
Nov 22, 2025 philberrry@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
AUDIO: Senator Slotkin responds to death threat from President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin is responding to President Donald Trump threatening her and other Democrats with death for a video message asking military members to refuse f...
Nov 21, 2025 U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin
Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot running for governor
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One of the three men who were acquitted of charges for allegedly planning to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer during the COVID-19 pandemic is seeking the Republican gubernato...
Nov 20, 2025 .2022 State of the State is set for Wednesday evening at 7.
First Responder safety spotlighted during "Crash Responder Safety Week" program
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2025) - As the green flag for the Thanksgiving holiday travel season drops next Wednesday, safety officials are emphasizing several items for motorists to remembe...
Nov 19, 2025 The "Slow Down, Move Over" program (image courtesy AAA MIchigan)
