Category Archives: State News
DIFS and MDHHS warn Michigan seniors to watch out for Medicare scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Medicare Open Enrollment began on October 15, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
Oct 27, 2021 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
Governor Whitmer declares October 25 to October 31 as Rivalry Week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, two-time alumna of Michigan State University, has declared October 25 to October 31 as Rivalry Week. The declaration is being made in honor of thi...
Oct 27, 2021 Michigan State vs. University of Michigan. (Image created by Will Kriss for Midwest Communications).
New report by Auditor General's office indicates more COVID deaths than reported
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's Auditor General is reporting that more people have died of COVID-19 in the state than is currently indicated. Over 21 thousand deaths have been reported thus far, ...
Oct 27, 2021 State Auditor General
report shows more COVID deaths than reported (logo courtesy of State Auditor General)
Bill package designed to assist accident victims announced in Lansing
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A bi-partisan package of bills that would assist vehicle accident victims was introduced today in Lansing. State Rep. Julie Rogers, D-Kalamazoo, stated at a press conference ...
Oct 27, 2021 State Rep. Julie Rogers. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Julie Rogers).
One week ahead of Election Day, voters encouraged to return absentee ballots to clerk, drop box
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ahead of Election Day for hundreds of Michigan jurisdictions, voters should hand deliver their absentee ballots to their clerk's office or local drop box to avoid postal del...
Oct 26, 2021 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Neighbors continue to help provide free bottled water in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Volunteers in Benton Harbor are continuing to step up to make sure that city residents have access to bottled water. Throughout the weekend and into Tuesday, a partner...
Oct 26, 2021 A Boys & Girls Club employee helps distribute bottled water in Benton Harbor, MI, October 2021. (Photo courtesy MDHHS).
NHTSA releases Halloween safety tips for drivers, pedestrians
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Halloween is right around the corner, and both local and state officials have already released tips regarding safety to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, the National...
Oct 26, 2021 Rob Briscoe / CC
Bill pending to extend vehicle registrations to two years
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A bill is pending in Lansing that would extend the time drivers could renew their registration to two years. State Rep. Steven Johnson, R-Wayland, explained that his measure ...
Oct 26, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Republican candidate has now raised over $1 million for governor's race
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Republican candidate for Michigan governor from Kalamazoo County says he raised $495,974 in the latest reporting period, bringing his total fundraising haul since his ann...
Oct 26, 2021 Garrett Soldano for Governor logo
AAA urges Michigan residents to start making holiday travel plans now
Michigan residents have begun making their travel plans for the holiday season. According to a new AAA Travel survey, nearly half (46%) of residents book their holiday trips by the end of October. "Ti...
Oct 26, 2021 Rene Schwietzke / CC
