Category Archives: State News
UPDATE: 1,001,989 COVID-19 cases in MI, 20,781 deaths
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The State of Michigan has officially surpassed 1 million recorded COVID-19 cases. As of Wednesday, September 22, the state's official COVID-19 tracking website shows that 1...
Sep 22, 2021
Possible sexual assault under investigation at Grand Mere State Park
STEVENSVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Police in Stevensville are investigating a possible sexual assault case at Grand Mere State Park. On Tuesday, the Lincoln Township Police Department reported that an 18...
Sep 22, 2021 Grand Mere State Park. (Image via Google Maps).
UPDATE - Woman reported missing in Van Buren County found deceased, suspect arrested
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATE: One man is in custody in connection to the death of a woman reported missing earlier this week, according to an update from MLive Wednesday. Previously, p...
Sep 22, 2021 64-year-old Melody Rohrer. (Photo courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Office).
All of southeast Michigan prepares for flooding, 6" of rain forecast in the coming days
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- All of southeast Michigan is under a flood watch until tomorrow morning. Great Lakes Water Authority interim CEO Suzanne Coffey says people are being asked to remove everyt...
Sep 22, 2021 Robert Couse-Baker / CC
State Rep. allowed to return to House floor in Lansing after PPO
LANSING, MI -- Tight work restrictions will be placed upon State Representative Steve Marino (R-Harrison) but he will be allowed to can return to work on the House floor this week after a fellow lawma...
Sep 22, 2021
Workshops in Michigan to help various governments navigate American Rescue Plan act
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Workshops will be taking place over the next several weeks in Michigan to help various governments across the state navigate the American Rescue Plan Act, and get the most ...
Sep 22, 2021 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Governor Whitmer, Legislature announce budget for Fiscal Year 2022
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature announced a bipartisan budget agreement as the legislature moves budget bills for Fiscal Year 2022, which beg...
Sep 21, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Child Passenger Safety Week is September 19 - 25 - Here's what to know
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - To help keep children safe on roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is promoting Child Passenger Safety Week from September 19-25, 2021. The goal...
Sep 21, 2021 uacescomm
Trial in case of attempted kidnapping of Governor Whitmer postponed to March
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal judge has set a March 8, 2022 trial date for five men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The new date was set after defense attorneys f...
Sep 21, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
Michigan doctors react to news that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is safe for younger kids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Local doctors are excited by the news from Pfizer that their COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids ages 5 to 11. Doctor Andrew Jameson, with Mercy Health Sai...
Sep 21, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
