Category Archives: State News
Investigation into officer involved shooting in the Grand Rapids area Tuesday
KENTWOOD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A shooting involving a police officer and an armed man Tuesday afternoon in the Grand Rapids area is under investigation. Witnesses say a man in the suburb of Kentwood was...
Jun 30, 2021 Kentwood, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
UPDATE: Woman traveling from Chicago to Canada found safe
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that Valerie Villegas has been found safe. No other details were provided. --- Original Story --- Authorities are trying to locate a wo...
Jun 29, 2021 Valerie Villegas - Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office
Michigan waits to learn if FEMA will assist in Detroit area's historic flooding
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With more rain in the forecast this week, Michigan officials are waiting to learn whether federal help is on the way after historic flooding in Detroit overwhelmed storm dr...
Jun 29, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
UPDATE: Sixth twister confirmed from Saturday's tornado outbreak in Michigan
UPDATE- Tue 6/29/21 6:01 a.m.: GAINES TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Storm survey crews have confirmed a sixth tornado in Michigan from Saturday's severe weather outbreak. It was a small EF-0 that touch...
Jun 29, 2021
Michigan gas prices drop slightly but expected to jump ahead of 4th of July travel
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan dropped just two cents from one week ago, but a jump at the pump is expected ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Michigan drivers are now paying an av...
Jun 28, 2021 Chris Yarzab / CC
Michigan Lottery warning public about prize related scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery prize agents or prize winners. According to the Michigan Lottery, there are ge...
Jun 26, 2021 meesh / CC
State health department is recommending masks in schools this fall
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Even though it isn't a mandate, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Friday released their new recommendations for schools this fall, which includes ...
Jun 25, 2021 Jill Carlson (jillcarlson.org) / CC
Former President Trump rips Michigan Republicans who report no 2020 Election fraud
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former President Donald Trump is ripping state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Senator Ed McBroom, both Republicans, for the Senate Oversight Committee's report fin...
Jun 25, 2021 Matt Johnson / CC
Drought conditions have eased, now flooding is a concern for much of Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Recent rainfall has helped ease one problem but more expected rainfall in the next several days in parts of Michigan could cause a new problem. The latest update from ...
Jun 25, 2021 Thursday 6-24-21 - U.S. Drought Monitor
Shooting death of 9-year-old Kalamazoo child heightens widespread gun violence problem
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo neighborhood already on high alert from recent gun violence is now shocked at the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old boy Thursday afternoon. Police say it happene...
Jun 25, 2021 James Case
