Category Archives: State News
Michigan governor committed to urgent response to Benton Harbor water crisis
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The state of Michigan is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to fixing the water crisis in Benton Harbor as it's residents will be drinking bottled water and not fro...
Oct 14, 2021 Eric Norris / CC
Michigan families to receive additional benefits in response to pandemic
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- All Michigan families eligible for food assistance benefits will get an additional monthly payment this month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: This announced by the Mi...
Oct 14, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
World's longest timber-towered suspension bridge being built at Boyne Mountain
BOYNE FALLS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Boyne Mountain Resort has begun construction on what will be the longest timber-towered suspension bridge in the world. Named "SkyBridge Michigan", the structure will str...
Oct 14, 2021 Boyne Mountain Resort constructing world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge (photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain Resort)
Father of teen who brought explosive to school in Newaygo County headed to prison
NEWAYGO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The father of a teen who brought an explosive device to a school in Newaygo County will spend four years in prison. Back in March, that device was accidentally detonated at...
Oct 14, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Failed "Glamping" experience in Antrim County results in pleas, reimbursements
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A couple who advertised and took in deposits on an upscale camping experience that was never actually built pleaded no contest and will refund customers as part of their sen...
Oct 13, 2021 Best Law
Governor Whitmer applauds opening of Michigan-Canada border in November
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Whitmer issued a statement Wednesday on the upcoming opening of the Michigan-Canada border in November. Whitmer said that the longstanding relationship between the s...
Oct 13, 2021 jodelli / CC
Latest phone scam: Threatening caller claims to be with Michigan State Police
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Officials are warning residents about the latest phone scam where the caller claims to be with the Michigan State Police. They say the caller tells residents that there is ...
Oct 13, 2021
Vehicle pulled from Kalamazoo River after crash in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Battle Creek Police responded to a call at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday about a vehicular collision that occurred at the intersection of Dickman Road and SW Capital Avenue. Polic...
Oct 12, 2021 Crash in Battle Creek on 10/12/21. (Photo courtesy Battle Creek police).
Sec. Benson - Election Day three weeks away in many jurisdictions, voters have options
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With three weeks remaining until elections in many jurisdictions across the state, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds voters that they have options to cast their ball...
Oct 12, 2021 Voting sign. (Photo by John McNeil)
Safety tips for roadside assists
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- It's not your imagination. Michigan roads are more dangerous that in recent years, according to figures released by Michigan Department of Transportation officials and Michigan...
Oct 12, 2021 A tow operator dressed in high visibility gear walking on the yellow line near a red vehicle that is disabled as traffic drives past. Courtesy, AAA Michigan
