Category Archives: State News
Michigan State Police, local agencies resume crack down on speeders
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police are once again cracking down on speeders after not writing as many tickets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sergeant Matt Rogers of the Grand Rapids Post...
Jun 21, 2021 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County
Gas prices in Michigan drop a few cents, average prices still over $3.00 per gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Drivers in Michigan are seeing a slight drop in gas prices but they remain above $3.00 per gallon on average. AAA reports average prices around the state fell four cents d...
Jun 21, 2021 A Shell gas pump in Coldwater M (Midwest Communications Inc 2020)
Bills broadening organ donations approved by Michigan House
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan House has passed legislation that would lift barriers on organ donation. This means that people with a disability or who test positive for HIV would have added...
Jun 20, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
UPDATE: Missing woman who disappeared near Paw Paw has been located
UPDATE Friday 6/18/21 8:18 a.m.: PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities are reporting that 36-year-old Dana Dabney has been located and is safe. No other information about the case was provided. ORIG...
Jun 18, 2021 Dana Dabney via Facebook
Severe drought in Michigan continues, extreme drought conditions not far away
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Some heavy rain showers and thunderstorms moved through Michigan Friday morning, but will it be enough to ease severe drought conditions in the state? On Thursday, the...
Jun 18, 2021 Thursday 6-17-21 - U.S. Drought Monitor
Capacity limits and face mask requirements to be lifted next Tuesday in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In a move especially applauded by those in the hospitality industry, Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and...
Jun 17, 2021 Olgierd (3rd account) / CC
A move to merge by Spectrum Health and Beaumont
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Officials from two of Michigan's largest hospital systems, Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, announced they've signed a letter of intent aimed at a merger. The statement ema...
Jun 17, 2021 Corewell Health Butterworth. Courtesy, Corewell Health Butterworth.
Pressure mounting for University of Michigan to open full sex abuse investigation
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Dozens of people are calling on the University of Michigan to open a full investigation of sexual abuse allegations against late Dr. Robert Anderson. They made their push...
Jun 17, 2021 University of Michigan logo (courtesy of U of M)
Report - State COVID restrictions could be lifted ahead of schedule
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted ahead of schedule, according to a report from MLive Wednesday. Currently, state restrictions are set to end on July 1, but G...
Jun 16, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun speak during a conference on 2-9-21. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
AG Nessel, DIFS reminding residents to watch out for callers claiming to be from health departments
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing a consumer alert in partnership with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS). The warning is fo...
Jun 16, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
