Category Archives: State News
Gov. Whitmer announces $150 million investment proposal in local parks and trails
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a large investment proposal in community parks and recreation facilities. Whitmer is proposing that $150 million in federa...
Jul 06, 2021 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
State Supreme Court to hear cases regarding state vehicles and liability
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It may be summer, but the state's highest court is taking up cases involving possible liability by the state involving snowmobiles and utility vehicles. The state Supreme Cou...
Jul 06, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
Drownings in the Great Lakes have increased over last year's totals
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The number of drownings in 2021 is ahead of last year's totals. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project reports that, as of July 4th, 32 people have drowned in the Great Lakes th...
Jul 06, 2021 South Haven officials approve ordinance to allow city to close beaches/pier areas during bad weather Mandatory Credit: Tom Renner-South Haven Area Emergency Services (contributed photo)
Woman killed in early morning camper fire near Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman is dead after a camper fire north of Holland early Tuesday. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department says the fire occurred at Drew's Country Camping on Ransom Street ...
Jul 06, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Michigan gas prices drop $.01 this week, still up $1.03 more than this time last year
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2021-high of $3.21 per gallon last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.20 per gallon for reg...
Jul 06, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Man hurt in Gratiot County fireworks incident
BRECKENRIDGE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) -- At least one person was seriously hurt in a Michigan fireworks-related incident. Just after 11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 4, first responders were dispatched to Ridgelawn Ce...
Jul 05, 2021 BMN Network / CC
Nearly 500,000 entered in COVID-19 vaccination sweepstakes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nearly 500,000 Michiganders are now entered into the state's new MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery style raffle that gives those vaccinated a chance to win more than 5 ...
Jul 04, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Annual Bridge Walk updates to be discussed during July 9th meeting
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Mackinac Bridge Authority is set to hear an update on plans for this year's Annual Bridge Walk, along with a summary of a recently complete study of the bridge deck ...
Jul 03, 2021 chellseeyy / CC
MDHHS warning residents to be cautions during tick season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites when enjoying the outdoors this summer: This as tic...
Jul 03, 2021 John Tann / CC
4th of July travel made easier due to lifted MDOT traffic restrictions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Travelers on the road for the holiday weekend can expect to see less activity on construction zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation officials are expecting smoot...
Jul 03, 2021 North Dakota
