Category Archives: State News
Record setting number of 4th of July travelers expected in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Fourth of July weekend travel could be record setting, nationally and in Michigan. AAA spokesperson Adrienne Woodland broke down those predictions. "Nationwide, were expec...
Jun 23, 2021 Alice Salles / CC
Michigan DNR offers advice as invasive gypsy moths wreak havoc on state trees
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan DNR is offering some advice to limit the damage caused by an invasive species to trees in the state this year. It's not exactly the picture painted by the phra...
Jun 23, 2021 Judy Gallagher / CC
Officials say suspect shot by Michigan State Police trooper in Allegan County was unarmed
HEATH TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A breaking and entering suspect who was fatally shot by a Michigan State Police trooper was unarmed, according to an update from MLive Tuesday. Michigan State Police ...
Jun 23, 2021 Michigan State Police - File photo
Gov. Whitmer announces plan to expand tuition-free college under Futures for Frontliners program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling for an expansion of the Futures for Frontliners scholarship program to meet increased demand and popularity. The tuition-free scholarshi...
Jun 22, 2021 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
Michigan stepping up speed enforcement during regional traffic safety campaign June 19 - 27
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported a spike in speeding and fatal crashes. To combat this trend,...
Jun 22, 2021
Michigan Supreme Court to hear case on re-districting deadline
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a request from a redistricting commission regarding the upcoming deadlines to re-draw Michigan's Congressional Districts. The commission ...
Jun 22, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
Pre-pandemic life returns to Michigan as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It will look and feel like life before the pandemic for the first time in over 15 months as Michigan ends nearly all of its COVID-19 restrictions today. It means all capaci...
Jun 22, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Fatal MSP-involved shooting investigated
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting fatality involving a state trooper that happened at 3 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021. The Wayland Post-based trooper was respondi...
Jun 22, 2021 Michigan State Police - File photo
BBB warns shoppers to avoid scams during Amazon Prime Day
WEST MICHIGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan (BBB) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams impersonating Amazon as the Amazon Prime day sales get und...
Jun 21, 2021 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
Manufacturers advise safety when using gas-powered generators after storms
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As SW Michigan residents continue to clean up after weekend storms rolled through the area, manufacturers of gas powered generators are urging those who use them to make sure...
Jun 21, 2021 Mark Hunter / CC
