Category Archives: State News
Elderly man attacked during dispute at gas station in Allegan County
OTSEGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Allegan County authorities are looking for a suspect accused of assaulting an 86-year-old man after a dispute at a gas station. It happened Wednesday afternoon at a...
Nov 05, 2021 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Strike will continue at Battle Creek-based Kellogg's after latest negotiations break down
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A strike at Battle Creek-based Kellogg Company looks like it will continue after a recent offer from the company was rejected by the union. Around 1,400 workers have b...
Nov 05, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
Flags lowered for identified MIA Korean War soldier
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Friday, November 5 to honor the service of Kor...
Nov 04, 2021 US Air Force
MDHHS and LARA remind Michiganders to check their carbon monoxide detectors as cold weather hits
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the temperatures continue to drop and Michigan prepares to turn back the clocks on November 7 for Daylight Saving Time, Michiganders are urged to take action to prevent ...
Nov 04, 2021 Winter Scene - Canva design
MSP says slow down and arrive safe this winter
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With the winter driving season right around the corner, the Michigan State Police is reminding drivers to slow down and use caution when traveling on slick and snow-covered...
Nov 04, 2021 Weather changes in the future of West Michigan over the next few days (Courtesy AAA Michigan)
Governor Whitmer signs directive to improve state's drinking water protections
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive on Thursday, November 4, seeking to strengthen the State of Michigan's water regulations, rules, and policies. The d...
Nov 04, 2021 Steve Johnson / CC
BBB of Western Michigan warns consumers of puppy-related scams
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Western Michigan is warning residents to be aware of scams involving sales of puppies, which are said to be costing victims thousa...
Nov 04, 2021 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
MSU Extension offering grants to organizations to assist in efforts against invasive species
EAST LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan State University Extension office is accepting applications for the "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" program. Grants are provided through state and federal fundi...
Nov 04, 2021 MSU Extension seeking grants applications for "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" program
Michigan hunters can have their deer tested for CWD
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As the deer hunting season is in full swing, the state Dept. of Natural Resources says that it will provide testing stations for hunters to check if their deer have Chronic W...
Nov 04, 2021 Sunny / CC
Numerous resources available to residents during Thursday's City of Benton Harbor Water Resource Fair
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - City of Benton Harbor residents will have access to information and resources on a variety of topics during the City of Benton Harbor Water Resource Fair on Thursday, ...
Nov 03, 2021 Kate Ter Haar / CC
