Category Archives: State News
Police say Hastings teen died after being shot with crossbow
HASTINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police say a 17-year-old Hastings teen, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave behind his accused killer's home, was shot to death by a crossbow. Michigan State Pol...
Nov 17, 2021 The body of 17-year-old Lane Roslund was found buried October 14, 2021 in Hastings Township (courtesy fof hastings Police Department)
Brand of organic spinach linked to E. coli, one sickness reported in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that a brand of organic spinach has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli. Minnesota officials found the b...
Nov 16, 2021 Spinach. (Photo courtesy CDC).
AG Nessel joins efforts to stop robocallers from misusing legitimate phone numbers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general showing support for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) efforts to red...
Nov 16, 2021 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
WMU soccer players who challenged university won't have to obey vaccine mandate
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University and student-athletes who objected to its athletics vaccine mandate have settled the legal matter. A joint statement issued Tuesday afternoon sa...
Nov 16, 2021 WMU Soccer 10-3-21 - Photo Credit Ashley Huss
Governor says Michigan drivers should see reduction in rates
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer has announced that Michigan drivers need to remember that if their auto insurance has lapsed, they still have time to reinstate it penalty free before the de...
Nov 16, 2021 Governor Whitmer announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo by John McNeil).
End of a shopping tradition in Michigan; K Mart to close last store in state Sunday
MARSHALL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - This coming Sunday will mark the end of an era for Michigan shoppers. The last K Mart in the state will open its doors in Marshall for the last time at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, wi...
Nov 16, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Ten point buck smashes through Sturgis church window
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - A ten point buck smashed through a window at a church on the north side of Sturgis Monday morning on the opening day of the firearms deer season. When three members of the Grace S...
Nov 15, 2021
Senator John Bizon charged with misdemeanor assault after medical visit
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Senator John Bizon is facing misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a medical visit in August. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports that Senator Bizon, R-Battle Creek, ...
Nov 15, 2021 Sen. John Bizon (R-Battle Creek) during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Michigan surpasses 70% vaccinated milestone for ages 16 and older
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that Michigan has reached the state's 70% goal of eligible residents age 16 and over receiving...
Nov 15, 2021 The National Guard / CC
Free bottled water distribution continues for City of Benton Harbor residents
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM - Distribution of free bottled water continues in the City of Benton Harbor this week. Distribution is being conduction by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ...
Nov 15, 2021 A Boys & Girls Club employee helps distribute bottled water in Benton Harbor, MI, October 2021. (Photo courtesy MDHHS).
