Category Archives: State News
Republican candidate for Michigan Governor permanently banned from YouTube
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo-area Republican candidate for Michigan Governor Garrett Soldano has been permanently banned from YouTube. The video-sharing platform reportedly emailed him on Mo...
Sep 21, 2021 Garrett Soldano
LaSata legislation creating Kevin D. White Memorial Highway moves to governor's desk
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kim LaSata that would designate a portion of I-94 in Benton Township as the Kevin D. White Memorial Highway is now on its way to Gov. Gretchen ...
Sep 20, 2021 Senator Kim LaSata. (Photo courtesy Kim LaSata).
Food shortages causing issues at two West Michigan school districts
MATTAWAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Shortages abound in many areas as a result of the pandemic, with two West Michigan school districts reporting issues with food supplies. The Mattawan Consolidated and Battl...
Sep 20, 2021 woodleywonderworks / CC
Dozens of West Michigan military veterans take Talons Out Honor Flight
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nearly 80 West Michigan veterans reported bright and early Saturday morning to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to embark on a big trip. The Talons Out Ho...
Sep 20, 2021 Talons Out Honor Flight logo
F.B.I. investigating after explosives found outside two northern Michigan stores
CHEBOYGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- F.B.I. officials are investigating explosive devices found outside of cellphone stores in northern Michigan. They are believed to be linked to letters found last month in...
Sep 20, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Average gas prices in Michigan could remain above $3.00 for several more weeks
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan are continuing a slow decline, but still remain much higher than this time one year ago. The average statewide price is now $3.16 per gallon...
Sep 20, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered to honor fallen Michigan firefighters
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Saturday, September 18 to honor the lives of f...
Sep 18, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Additional September emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michig...
Sep 17, 2021 Gemma Billings / CC
Trans-Siberian Orchestra announces return to live shows including two Grand Rapids dates
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Christmas-themed progressive rock ensemble Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will return to Michigan in December with two shows in Grand Rapids. Touting two dates at V...
Sep 16, 2021 Matt / CC
Gymnasts testify about FBI's handling of Nassar investigation
WASHINGTON -- The FBI is in the spotlight for the bungled investigation of convicted sex offender Larry Nassar. The former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics team doctor is serving prison ti...
Sep 16, 2021
