Category Archives: State News
Suspect armed with katana sword leaves Ionia County store clerk seriously injured
EASTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO/AM) -- A man armed with a katana sword left a clerk seriously injured during a robbery at a convenience store in Ionia County Sunday morning. Sheriff's deputies, who arrested...
Nov 01, 2021
Michigan gas prices remain mostly unchanged, and still at highest levels in years
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan have remained mostly unchanged during the past week and are still at some of the highest levels in years. The average price for a gallon of ...
Nov 01, 2021 A Shell gas pump in Coldwater M (Midwest Communications Inc 2020)
Fallen Kalamazoo Deputy Ryan Proxmire honored by his hometown
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Three Rivers community is remembering the life of a fallen Kalamazoo County police officer killed in the line of duty last August. Family, friends, and law enforce...
Oct 31, 2021 Photo by Emirrora Austin, WWMT
Missing Adams County election equipment recovered at township hall
ADAMS TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan's Secretary of State office says election equipment reported missing from Adams Township in Hillsdale County was recovered by the Michigan State Police on Fri...
Oct 30, 2021 FutUndBeidl / CC
State to begin paying Benton Harbor residents and sites distributing bottled water
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Benton Harbor residents who've donated their time and effort in helping to distribute bottled water will soon be getting paid for their work. The State of Michigan ha...
Oct 28, 2021 A Boys & Girls Club employee helps distribute bottled water in Benton Harbor, MI, October 2021. (Photo courtesy MDHHS).
Coldwater man sentenced in second Sexual Assault Kit Initiative case against him
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Coldwater man already serving a decade in prison related to a Kalamazoo County sexual assault received a second sentence of more than three decades in prison in Jackson C...
Oct 28, 2021 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
The Getty Drive In closes for the season on Halloween weekend
MUSKEGON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Getty Drive In, located in Muskegon, will close its 77th season this weekend with final double-features showing on Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with mov...
Oct 28, 2021 The Getty Drive In logo. (Image courtesy of The Getty Drive In).
First measurable snow expected in parts of Michigan sometime next week
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The first measurable snow could make its way to parts of Michigan as early as next week. Some forecast models indicate that areas of the Upper Peninsula and the northw...
Oct 28, 2021 liz west / CC
Kellogg workers on strike in Battle Creek joined by some 200 protesters in support Wednesday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Around 200 protestors joined workers on strike from Kellogg Company in Battle Creek Wednesday to show some support. The rally was held at Festival Market Square, acros...
Oct 28, 2021 Kellogg's company logo
AAA shares safety tips for Halloween this weekend
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - AAA is sharing its annual statewide list of safety tips for the upcoming Halloween weekend, which applies to both children and adults. Officials say Halloween can be one of...
Oct 27, 2021 Trick-or-Treat - Image courtesy of AAA
