Category Archives: State News
Sen. Stabenow announces $3.4 million investment to improve water quality and fishing in West Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Tuesday, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced a new $3,429,770 investment to...
Apr 28, 2021 Shoreline at Hagar Beach in Hagar Township, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
Forbes names Consumers Energy as No. 1 utility company for workplace diversity in U.S.
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As of Tuesday, Forbes has named Consumers Energy as the top utility company in the country and second overall in Michigan in its latest ranking of "America's Best Employers...
Apr 27, 2021 Consumers Energy truck parked at WKZO studios in Kalamazoo, MI. (Photo by Will Kriss).
This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week - here's what to know
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - National Work Zone Awareness Week is recognized April 26-30, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to make sure residents know about it. In a relea...
Apr 27, 2021 Alan Levine
Gov. Whitmer joins National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week event in Clinton Township
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited the M-59 Hall Rd. Rebuilding Michigan project in Clinton Township for a National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week event. The purpo...
Apr 27, 2021 Governor Whitmer visits Clinton Township on 4/27/21. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
MDHHS - State infant mortality rate lowest in recorded history
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan has achieved a significant milestone in the state's efforts to keep mothers and babies safe, according to a release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
Apr 27, 2021 Michigan's chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun at a press briefing December 1, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
At 13 seats, Michigan will have lowest U.S. House representation since 1920 census
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan will lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the fifth consecutive census and will also lose a vote in the nation's electoral college. Moving fro...
Apr 27, 2021 Ron Cogswell / CC
Two sexual assault reports uncovered as drink tampering investigations at Kalamazoo bar continue
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As investigations into several cases accusing a bar in Kalamazoo of serving drinks spiked with various drugs continues, two women have now come forward saying they were s...
Apr 27, 2021 Y Bar and Bistro in Kalamazoo. (Google Streetview).
Meijer Pharmacies announce availability of walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Meijer Pharmacies announced that each of its locations will now be overring a "walk-up" COVID-19 vaccination program. This news comes as officials are announcin...
Apr 26, 2021 Dan Keck
AG Nessel - Elaborate licensing scam costs couple their life savings
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks alerted professionals licensed by the State of Michiga...
Apr 26, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Treasury: Students have less than a week left to complete the FAFSA
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs have less than a week to submit their Free Application for Federal Student ...
Apr 26, 2021 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
