Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer signs bill for state flooding relief, law enforcement support and more
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 27, which appropriates $384.7 million in supplemental relief funding. The funding will support the recovery of individua...
Jul 26, 2021 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
MDOT explains future I-94 rebuilding project in Berrien County, seeks public input
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning a three-year project to rebuild 11 miles of I-94 in Berrien County from I-94 Business Loop (BL) (Red Arro...
Jul 26, 2021 I 94 road project completion date revised (Photo by John McNeil)
Grand Rapids area moms developing service to assist parents with day care
GRAND RAPIDS MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two moms from Grand Rapids are trying to help parents with an issue that many have to deal with...finding reliable, last-minute child care. WOOD TV 8 reported that Sitte...
Jul 26, 2021 Anthony Easton / CC
Whitmer vetoes portion of education bill; Republicans protest
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Whitmer's veto of a $155 million spending plan to fund reading scholarships is meeting with expected Republican backlash. The proposal would have given Gra...
Jul 26, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Legislation to track initiative petitions online introduced
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The recently-passed Unlock Michigan petition initiative involving the 1945 "Riot Act" has brought the issue of public awareness in petition efforts to light. Those who want ...
Jul 26, 2021 Michigan State Capitol
Indiana RV manufacturers get Michigan grants for Sturgis facilities and 450 new jobs
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Recreational Vehicle manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles have received economic development grants from the State of Michigan in support of two new manufa...
Jul 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of State of Michigan
Four tornadoes spawned out of weekend severe storms across Michigan
ARMADA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An outbreak of severe weather in Michigan Saturday caused at least four confirmed tornadoes. The twisters were reported in Clayton Township in Genesee County, Armada in Maco...
Jul 26, 2021 Tornado in Port Austin - Credit Mike Pruett
Average gas prices in Michigan drop a few cents, but big relief at the pump not in sight
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan have fallen over the past week but still remain over a dollar higher than this time last year. AAA says prices dropped four cents and are no...
Jul 26, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Missing persons cases reviewed after body is recovered from Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A body was recovered from the Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek Sunday, and efforts are underway to identify the remains. Officials with the Michigan DNR and the Calhoun...
Jul 26, 2021 Riverside Dr. near Burnham St. - Battle Creek, Michigan
UPDATE: Missing, Endangered Allegan County woman found safe in Portage
VALLEY TOWNSHIP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A missing 48-year-old woman from the Allegan area has been found safe. In a statement issued on Monday (July 26, 2021) by Allegan County Sheriff's Sergeant Mike Brow...
Jul 26, 2021 Regina May Tolin. Courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Office
