Category Archives: State News
State of Michigan secures additional staffing to support hospitals
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that the federal government has granted Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for additional ...
Nov 24, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Governor Whitmer declares Saturday, November 27 as "M" Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ahead of the rivalry football game between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today declared Saturday, November 27 as "M" Day in...
Nov 24, 2021 University of Michigan vs. Ohio State University. (Image created by Will Kriss for Midwest Communications).
AAA activates "Tow to Go" program for Thanksgiving to help keep impaired drivers off roads
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - AAA has reactivated its "Tow to Go" program for the Thanksgiving holiday, serving as the last line of defense to keep impaired drivers off the road. Tow to Go is available ...
Nov 24, 2021 AAA Tow to Go Program relaunched for Thanksgiving. (Image courtesy AAA).
Former Shiawassee County Assistant Prosecutor charged with drunk driving
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former prosecutor in Shiawassee County now faces misdemeanors for arriving to work under the influence of alcohol and possession of two firearms while under the influence,...
Nov 23, 2021 Best Law
NHTSA - Don't drive impaired this Thanksgiving holiday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding residents to not drive impaired during the Thanksgiving holiday season. "For those getting on the roa...
Nov 23, 2021 Mike_fleming / CC
Otsego man arraigned on 30-count warrant including 1st degree CSC
ALLEGAN MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An Otsego man has been arraigned in an Allegan County court on charges stemming from charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. Ste...
Nov 23, 2021 Otsego man arraigned on 30 charges, including 1st degree CSC (photo courtesy of Allegan Co Sheriff's Dept)
Michigan State Police, MDOT remind drivers to adjust driving habits for winter weather
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are reminding drivers to adjust driving habits during winter weather. "...
Nov 22, 2021 Michigan State Police (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
11th Republican enters the field to challenge Governor Whitmer in 2022
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Conservative businessman and political outsider Kevin Rinke Monday officially announced his campaign for governor of Michigan. Rinke is the former owner of the Rinke ...
Nov 22, 2021 Republican gubernational candidate Kevin Rinke (courtesy of Rinke for Michigan)
New marijuana shop in Muskegon to support regional growers
MUSKGEGON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new marijuana shop that just opened in Muskegon plans to use mostly West Michigan growers. The Grassy Knoll, located at 2125 Lemuel Street, opened it's doors for recrea...
Nov 21, 2021 Photo by Rose White/MLive.com
State motorists could see some relief in gas prices soon
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - State residents may soon have something to be thankful for, as experts are predicting that gas prices could be on the decline soon. Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com reports ...
Nov 20, 2021 Michigan drivers could see drop in gas prices soon
