Category Archives: State News
Severe storms strike most of lower Michigan leaving nearly 200,000 without power
DORR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Severe thunderstorms that moved through Michigan left nearly 200,000 without power and widespread damage across the state. A line of storms that pretty much covered all of Lak...
Aug 11, 2021 aka Tman / CC
UPDATED - I&M releases statement regarding storm restoration in Southwest Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - UPDATED - I&M Power has released an update as of 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. Power is now restored to nearly 4,000 customers. customers. However, more than 12,000 customer...
Aug 10, 2021 Heavy early morning rain flooded a Southwest
Michigan I&M substation in the Bridgman area. (Photo courtesy I&M).
Senator Peters secures $500 million to help Michigan communities address shoreline erosion and flooding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) announced Tuesday that he secured $500 million in funding for communities to help mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the bipart...
Aug 10, 2021 Shoreline at Hagar Beach in Hagar Township, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
Residents in West Michigan communities have more opportunities to participate in PFAS research
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is wrapping up the first phase of the Michigan PFAS Exposure and Health Study (MiPEHS) and are putting out a las...
Aug 10, 2021 Parchment Water Tower - Brandon James/WKZO
Musician/songwriter says you must be vaccinated or negative for COVID-19 to attend GR concert
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A musician who will appear at a Grand Rapids venue later this month has announced that those who attend must either be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test result...
Aug 10, 2021 Josh Self / CC
Recent country music festival in Michigan linked to over 100 COVID-19 cases
BROOKLYN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- COVID-19 cases continue rising in Michigan, and health officials say music festivals and other large gatherings are partially to blame. The Michigan Department of Health a...
Aug 10, 2021 Michigan International Speedway - Google Street View
Attorney General Nessel calls for faster implementation of anti-robocall technology
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to fight back against the scourge of illegal robocalls by moving up the deadl...
Aug 10, 2021 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
AG Nessel argues marijuana use does not disqualify unemployment eligibility
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief before the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission Monday that argues a person fired for marijuana use outside ...
Aug 09, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
15 Michigan municipalities awarded MI Clean Water Plan Grants, including West MI area
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Whitmer announced more than $2 million in grants were awarded recently under the umbrella of the MI Clean Water plan for 15 Michigan cities, villages and to...
Aug 09, 2021 Three Rivers, MI water tower (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan gas prices set new high for 2021 as demand continues at the pump
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2021-high of $3.31 per gallon last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.30 per gallon for re...
Aug 09, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
