Category Archives: State News
Senators Peters, Stabenow push relief for struggling live event venues
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) have joined a bipartisan effort, pressing the U.S. Small It continues, "...It has been nearly six months since C...
Jun 16, 2021 Marquee for the Kalamazoo State Theatre in March 2018. (Photo by Will Kriss).
Michigan DNR reinforces beach safety efforts along Great Lakes shorelines
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As the summer heats up and people begin flocking to Great Lakes beaches, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to keep water and pier safety in mind. ...
Jun 16, 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)
Midwest Fastener announces large expansion in Portage, Decatur; additional plans for downtown Kalamazoo property
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced two projects in Southwest Michigan that are expected to create 90 new j...
Jun 15, 2021 Rendering of new Midwest Fastener project. (Rendering courtesy of Midwest Fastener).
UPDATE: Kent County man who went missing near his home has been located
UPDATE- Tue 6/15/21 8:09 a.m.: ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kent County Sheriff's office is reporting that 37-year-old Joffre Butler has been located. He was transported to a local medical ...
Jun 15, 2021 37-year-old Joffre Butler of Algoma Township
Gov. Whitmer signs executive directive prohibiting use of state funds for conversion therapy
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2021-3, which requires MDHHS to prohibit use of state and federal funds for the practice of conversion therapy on minors....
Jun 14, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
AG Nessel's Payroll Fraud Enforcement Unit announces Amazon Flex Settlement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants any Michigander who worked as an Amazon Flex driver to know about a recent settlement requiring Amazon to pay back tips that had ...
Jun 14, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Pump pain: Michigan gas prices now highest on average since October 2014
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan are now at their highest in nearly seven years. AAA reports a 15 cent hike from a week ago making the statewide average $3.17 per gallon. Th...
Jun 14, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Jackson prison inmate killed in fight
JACKSON, MI -- Michigan Department of Corrections officials say an inmate has died at a Jackson area prison after being stabbed during a fight Friday between 13 inmates at the prison. MDOC Spokeswoman...
Jun 14, 2021
Michigan reaches 60% COVID-19 vaccination milestone
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilcrest II announced on Friday, June 11th, that Michigan has now reached 60% vaccination of people aged 16 and older. ...
Jun 12, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Michigan households eligible for food assistance to receive additional payment in June
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - All Michigan families who are currently eligible for food assistance benefits will now receive an additional payment in June from the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
Jun 11, 2021
