Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer & Dr. Khaldun on full FDA approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun issued the following statements after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. To date, over 5.4 milli...
Aug 23, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Clarkston man will face charges related to threatening Governor Gretchen Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Clarkston man is facing jail time for sending threatening messages directed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday. Kevin Dawe, 31, ha...
Aug 23, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Thousands gather at memorial service for fallen Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A funeral procession and services for fallen Kalamazoo County Sargeant Ryan Proxmire were held Sunday. It took place at Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michiga...
Aug 23, 2021 Memorial service at MIller Auditorium for Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire - Credit WOOD-TV
Gas prices in Michigan dip a bit, but still well above $3.00 mark on average
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan fell six cents during the past week, but prices at the pump remain high. Drivers are now paying an average of $3.19 per gallon for regular u...
Aug 23, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
WATCH: Procession of law enforcement from across Michigan for Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A procession, led by hundreds of law enforcement officials from across Michigan, was held Sunday morning to honor fallen Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire. It began at ...
Aug 22, 2021 Police Procession for Kalamazoo County Sgt. Ryan Proxmire
West Michigan state representative in favor of measure protecting workers who don't want the COVID vaccine
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A West Michigan state representative has come out in favor of a measure that would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees who refuse to get the COVID vaccin...
Aug 21, 2021 Rep. Beth Griffin (R - Mattawan). - Photo courtesy of Michigan GOP House.
Barry County man withdraws recall petition against county sheriff, citing death threats
HASTINGS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Barry County man who had filed a petition to have County Sheriff Dar Leaf recalled said that he had withdrawn his request. The man, who remains anonymous, stated that nume...
Aug 21, 2021 Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf - Michigan Sheriff's website
Suspect in South Haven shooting had planned shooting incident at Paw Paw High School in 2018
SOUTH HAVEN MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 19-year-old Van Buren County man who shot and killed one person and critically wounded another on Friday in South Haven had plotted a shooting at Paw Paw High School in...
Aug 21, 2021
Invasive species causing problems for Christmas tree growers in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Area Christmas tree growers are shaping and shearing Fraser firs to make them more appealing to holiday shoppers four months from now. Those growers are facing a new t...
Aug 20, 2021 Robert Nunnally / CC
Petition initiated aimed at removing Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf from his position
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An effort has been initiated to try to get Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf removed from office. A man from Delton, who has chosen to remain anonymous, filed a petition earlier...
Aug 20, 2021 Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf - Michigan Sheriff's website
