Category Archives: State News
Man reported missing in Berrien County walked away from adult care center
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police are looking for the public's help to locate a missing person who walked away from an adult foster care home in southwest Michigan. 57-year-old Kenneth Edward...
May 07, 2021 Kenneth Edward Hader - Courtesy Michigan State Police Niles post
Police in Constantine provide update on shooting at Little League baseball complex
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- New information has been released related to a shooting that happened at a Little League baseball complex in Constantine. Police say an argument between two spectators ...
May 07, 2021 Constantine Little League complex - Google Satellite Image
Average gas prices in Michigan now approaching $3.00 a gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices are now nearing $3.00 per gallon now across the state after a nearly 30 cent jump earlier this week, according to AAA. The prices are nearly a dollar and a half...
May 06, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
UPDATE: Kalamazoo bar owner outraged, denies dozens of allegations of drugged drinks
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - For the first time, one of the owners of Y Bar & Bistro has made a public statement regarding allegation of drink tampering, according to a report from WWMT Wednesday....
May 06, 2021 Y Bar and Bistro in Kalamazoo. (Google Streetview).
Gov. Whitmer proclaims May 3 - May 7 as Teacher Appreciation Week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation marking May 3 - May 7 as Teacher Appreciation Week. "Teachers always go the extra mile for their students, but through...
May 05, 2021 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press conference January 8, 2021 (courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Secretary Benson submits testimony defending freedom to vote, secure drop box access
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson submitted testimony to the state Senate Elections Committee today, denouncing legislation from the chamber's 39-bill voter suppression pack...
May 05, 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
UPDATE: Former Jackson County police officer sentenced in public integrity case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A former Blackman-Leoni Township public safety officer who pleaded guilty to lying to a peace officer has been sentenced, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday. D...
May 05, 2021 Best Law
Sturgis man charged with 11 counts including murder in Branch County bike hit and run
COLDWATER, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - 42-year-old Daniel Gerard Silich of Sturgis was formally charged with 11 counts including a charge of second degree murder during an arraignment on Wednesday in Branch Coun...
May 05, 2021
Measure would allow school districts to decide on grad ceremonies for 2021
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican state lawmakers have begun an effort that would exempt high school graduation ceremonies from current pandemic restrictions. Some House members have said that it s...
May 05, 2021 April Spreeman / CC
State House approves measure to limit payouts to former state employees
LANSING MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state House has approved a measure that would limit the amounts of payouts given to state employees who are let go. The bill has a provision that would allow a larger pay...
May 05, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
