Category Archives: State News
Progenity announces 110 layoffs in Ann Arbor
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The San Diego-based biotech company Progenity is cutting 110 jobs in Ann Arbor on Aug. 6, 2021. This is yet another wave of layoffs the company has announced since losing a $49...
Jun 09, 2021 Kevin Smith / CC
Reactions continue following Western Michigan University's record $550 million gift
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials at Western Michigan University and the community are continuing to react to the news that the school will be receiving the largest gift ever given to a public un...
Jun 09, 2021 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
Gov. Whitmer signs bipartisan bills to improve access to mental health services
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4043 and House Bill 4044, which ensures that callers to the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) have access to information abou...
Jun 08, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Mary Whiteford, R-Casco Twp. (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Michigan man admits to threatening elected officials, sentencing issued
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Clare County man has pleaded guilty to threatening public officials and will serve probation, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Earlier this year, Dan...
Jun 08, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Sec. Benson announces changes to increase and advance services
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced her offices are adding appointments to serve 350,000 more Michiganders, greeters at office doors to assist in scheduling vi...
Jun 08, 2021 May 4, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson answers reporters' questions in front of Holland City Hall during an appearance on Election Day. Gary Stevens/Midwest Communications
AAA offers safety tips as temperatures rise in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90s, officials with AAA are offering safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is ...
Jun 07, 2021 Sunset in the city, summer sunset on the highway cars. Close up from car side mirror. Hot day. (Photo courtesy of AAA).
AG Nessel warns residents of home improvement scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing reminders as many Michiganders prepare for home improvement projects and the summer months create opportunities for scammers...
Jun 07, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Indiana police looking for drivers who hike border to Michigan to buy legal marijuana
SOUTH BEND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police officials in northern Indiana, near the Michigan border, believe legalized recreational marijuana in Michigan has led to a spike in arrests for people driving und...
Jun 07, 2021 Joshua Wood / CC
Gas prices in Michigan fall slightly, but average remains above $3.00 per gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Average gas prices in Michigan fell slightly during the past week, but remain over $3.00 per gallon. Drivers are paying three cents less than a week ago for an average of ...
Jun 07, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Pure Michigan to host travel webinar tonight
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - It's an effort to reignite the travel and tourism industry hard hit by the COVID 19 outbreak. Pure Michigan is holding what agency official Otie McKinley is calling a "speci...
Jun 07, 2021 PunkToad / CC
