Category Archives: State News
Randall Foods issues recall on beans
TEKONSHA, MI & CINCINNATI, OH (WTVB/WNWN) - Randall Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of all its bean products due to what the company calls "manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential h...
May 21, 2021 Jars of Randall beans. (Courtesy Randall Foods, Inc., via Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development)
Governor Whitmer, GOP lawmakers call a truce regarding emergency pandemic orders, state budget
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Republicans and Governor Whitmer have apparently come to an agreement regarding emergency orders issued during a pandemic, and to also come together regarding the state...
May 21, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Several counties in West Michigan now experiencing 'Severe Drought' conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As precipitation levels remain well below average for the year, several areas in West Michigan are now experiencing severe drought conditions. According to the latest ...
May 21, 2021 Severe Drought - U.S. Drought Monitor
Michigan's Adventure opens up Memorial Day weekend
MUSKEGON MI (WKZO AM/FM) - On the heels of the Governor's announcement today regarding outdoor gathering rules, Michigan's Adventure park is preparing to open for the season Memorial Day weekend. The ...
May 20, 2021 Jeremy Thompson / CC
Governor Whitmer tweaks Michigan's "Vacc To Normal" plan, eases more restrictions
MIDLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest in vaccination efforts. Instead of tying four phases of lifting res...
May 20, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer at Eastern Michigan University on 4/12/21. (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).
AG Nessel joins FTC lawsuit against Frontier Communications for misrepresenting internet speeds
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has signed on to a lawsuit initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Internet service provider Frontier Communications. T...
May 20, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Work search requirements for unemployment benefits to be reinstated at end of May
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As Michigan's economy continues to improve, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will reinstate work search requirements for unemployment benefit claimants starting May 3...
May 19, 2021 Dan Keck
Former MSU Police Captain charged following drunk driving arrest
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced charges against Valerie O'Brien, a former captain with the Michigan State University Police Department. O'Brien is char...
May 19, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Wolverine Watchmen member pleads guilty to weapons charges
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A member of the Wolverine Watchmen facing weapons charges not connected to an alleged plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty, Michigan Attorney General Dana N...
May 19, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Man accused of heckling Governor and accosting news crew formally charged
TRAVERSE CITY (WKZO AM/FM) - A man who heckled Governor Whitmer during a visit in Northern Michigan, and then assaulted a news crew, has been formally charged. On Tuesday 39-year-old Michael Harrison ...
May 19, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
