Category Archives: State News
Governor not proposing additional shutdowns or restrictions in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized she is not pushing for new restrictions to slow the tide of COVID-19 cases in the sta...
Apr 14, 2021 A graphic for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's press conference April 14, 2021 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Extended unemployment benefits for Michigan residents winding down
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Extended unemployment benefits in Michigan will stop at the end of this week. State officials say the U.S. Department of Labor notified the Unemployment Insurance Agency tha...
Apr 14, 2021 State of Michigan logo
State expanding the use of antibody therapy in the fight against COVID-19
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Saying it was a treatment used on former President Donald Trump that may have saved his life when he was stricken with COVID-19, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan D...
Apr 14, 2021 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a news conference in Lansing April 14, 2021 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Reminder: "Tax Day" deadline, normally April 15, happens May 17 in Michigan this year
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The normal deadline for "tax day" would normally take place tomorrow, but this year, Michigan residents have some extra time. Taxpayers are reminded that they should file t...
Apr 14, 2021
Upton, Dingell introduce bipartisan PFAS Action Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to protect all Americans and the environment from harmful f...
Apr 13, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Treasury: Taxpayers reminded about individual income tax deadline change, due May 17
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan taxpayers are reminded that they should file their state individual income tax returns before midnight on May 17, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. ...
Apr 13, 2021
Michigan pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to CDC, FDA recommendation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Based on recommendations from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ...
Apr 13, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Governor Whitmer & C.D.C. at odds over response to Michigan's recent COVID-19 surge
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- While Governor Whitmer has not made any indication that Michigan will enter a new shutdown period, national health officials are urging otherwise, given that Michigan has b...
Apr 13, 2021 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a COVID-19 update press conference on Nov. 19, 2020. Courtesy, State of Michigan
Battle Creek Schools go to remote learning through April 23, practices and games postponed
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to have all students in the district shift to remote instruction until Friday, April 23. The action was i...
Apr 13, 2021 Battle Creeek Public Schools logo (courtesy of Battle Creek Public Schools)
AG Nessel files charges against attorney for embezzling funds from client's trust
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Detroit area attorney has been charged with embezzlement for allegedly stealing funds from the trust of his deceased client that were intended for the Michigan Humane Soc...
Apr 12, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
