Category Archives: State News
President Biden to visit mid-Michigan today
LANSING, MI -- President Biden will be in mid-Michigan today for the third time this year. Biden will speak in Howell after landing this afternoon in Lansing at Capital Region International Airport. T...
Oct 05, 2021 Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden in his West Wing Office at the White House, Jan. 10, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
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Michigan farmers have chance to win $5,000 donation through Bayer's Fund program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan farmers have the chance to support their favorite eligible non-profit, school, or agriculture group through Bayer Fund's 'America's Farmers Grow Communities Progra...
Oct 04, 2021 ianpreston / CC
President Biden to make visit to Michigan on Tuesday to tout infrastructure plan
HOWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A visit to Michigan by President Joe Biden is scheduled for Tuesday. It's part of an effort to try and generate public support for his Build Back Better agenda which include...
Oct 04, 2021 jlhervàs / CC
Gas prices in Michigan drop slightly, but to remain high for foreseeable future
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan have decreased slightly over the past week but are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future. The statewide average is now $3.21 pe...
Oct 04, 2021 Michigan gas prices - Courtesy AAA
Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered to half-staff October 3
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex, public buildings and grounds across the State to lower to half-staff on Sund...
Oct 02, 2021 Trump White House Archived
MDHHS announces increase in SNAP benefits for eligible state residents
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State residents who receive food assistance will see an increase in benefits starting this month. The state Department of Health and Human Services announced the change on Fr...
Oct 01, 2021
New regulations regarding Michigan driver's licenses will benefit approximately 73 thousand drivers
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - New laws regarding suspension of drivers' licenses for non-driving offenses took effect Friday, with 73 thousand Michigan drivers expected to benefit from the changes. State ...
Oct 01, 2021
'Mums' the word: Popular Michigan fall plant hops off shelves as it gets ready to bloom
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Among the many fall traditions and activities in Michigan is a plant with a funny name and a variety of colors that are starting to hop of stores shelves around the state...
Oct 01, 2021 Amanda Hirsch / CC
Man wielding knife shot and killed by Berrien County deputy near Michigan-Indiana border
NILES TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A deputy with the Berrien County Sheriff's office shot and killed a man wielding a knife near the Michigan-Indiana border Thursday evening. Michigan State Police off...
Oct 01, 2021
Fall colors soon to be popping out along county roads
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Trees across West Michigan will soon be swathed in color, and what better way to enjoy them than with a drive down a back road in your local area? The County Road Associa...
Sep 30, 2021
