Category Archives: State News
State of Michigan releases update on bottled water for City of Benton Harbor, 47,000 cases distributed
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced details about the delivery of bottled water to homebound residents and residents without trans...
Oct 18, 2021 Eric Norris / CC
Governor Whitmer lowers flags to honor Colin Powell
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capi...
Oct 18, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Michigan drivers seeing little relief as average gas prices remain over $3.30 per gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Drivers in Michigan are seeing little relief at the gas pump as the price for a gallon of regular unleaded remains at an average of $3.31 across the state. The price is do...
Oct 18, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
AG Nessel issues consumer alert for Benton Harbor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a warning to Benton Harbor residents to be on the look-out for price gouging, especially of bottled water. With concerns gr...
Oct 16, 2021 Abdulla Al Muhairi / CC
$100 million gift will provide new Career and Technical Education Center in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new, world-class Career and Technical Education Center will be built in Kalamazoo, thanks to an anonymous gift of land and a $100 million commitment for the construction...
Oct 15, 2021 Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency logo
Mid-Michigan MIA laid to rest
LESLIE, MI -- A 20-year-old US Army Sergeant killed in action in the Korea War has finally been brought home to Leslie after being missing in action since November 1950. William Cavender's remains wer...
Oct 15, 2021
Dozens of cows killed after semi-trailer rolls off U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A semi-trailer hauling dozens of cows went off of the roadway on U.S. 131 in Kalamazoo County and rolled over Thursday morning, leaving several of the cows dead. T...
Oct 15, 2021 Semi-trailer crash 10-14-21 - Oshtemo Township Fire Department
Michigan Bridge Card access to go down for portion of upcoming weekend
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday. Officials with the Michigan Department...
Oct 14, 2021
MDHHS to streamline programs and services for older adults
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2021-14 on Thursday, October 14, to establish the Health and Aging Services Administration within the Michigan Department o...
Oct 14, 2021
Internet gambling and sports betting gross receipts soaring upward in Michigan
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Internet gaming operators in Michigan are reporting a state record of $102.4 million in internet gaming gross receipts for September, up 5.3% from the previous record $97.2...
Oct 14, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
