Category Archives: State News
Pfizer study says vaccine for ages 12-15 is appropriate; health officials concur
PORTAGE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A study by Pfizer officials indicates that its two-part vaccine is safe to give to children aged 12-15...and medical experts are applauding the results, which they hope will ...
May 05, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
State SOS supportive of election consolidation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Voters in many areas in Michigan went to the polls on Tuesday (May 4, 2021) for the first time since last November's fateful General Election, but will the spring election w...
May 05, 2021 Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on 10/28/20.
(Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Upton, House Subcommittee to hold hearing on CLEAN Future Act
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Could the internal combustion engine be made obsolete through government mandate by this time in 2030? Some states have already passed legislation towards that goal, and whil...
May 05, 2021 Former US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) in a file photo. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Fred Upton)
MDHHS lifts mask requirements for outdoor gatherings of under 100 people
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that it has updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks epidemic order. The update is bein...
May 04, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Wisconsin man extradited, arraigned in alleged Wolverine Watchmen kidnapping case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Wisconsin man charged for his alleged participation in a domestic terrorism plot that included storming the Michigan Capitol and kidnapping elected officials has been ar...
May 04, 2021 Best Law
Polling places in jurisdictions holding elections today are open until 8 p.m.
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding voters that polling places will be open in-person until 8 p.m. Tuesday for residents wishing to cast a vote. Voters can check ...
May 04, 2021 Ballot drop box in Downtown Kalamazoo (Photo by Will Kriss)
SOS Benson tours polling places statewide
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Voters went to the polls across much of Michigan on Tuesday (May 4, 2021) for the first time since the fateful November 3, 2020 general election. While visible turnout appea...
May 04, 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
Governor Whitmer to receive national honor
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The John F Kennedy Library Foundation has announced that Governor Whitmer, along with six others, will receive a Special Profile in Courage Award for her service during th...
May 04, 2021 Governor Whitmer to receive award from JFK Library Foundation
Shirkey's criticized by medical group for COVID-19 statements in radio interview
DETROIT, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey attracted criticism after making statements on a WJR-AM radio interview this past Monday. He suggested in the interview that st...
May 04, 2021 Michigan Senator Majority Leader Mike Shirkey
Michigan farmers may get flexibility when weather affects planting crops
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan farmers may get some "flexibility" when it comes to acts of nature affecting planting season for their crops. A bill in Lansing is designed to ensure farmers who p...
May 04, 2021 Gaye Launder / CC
