Category Archives: State News
Police searching for suspects thought to be breaking into vending machines, storage units
NILES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post is asking for the public's help to identify a man and woman suspected of breaking into vending machines at various rest areas and a...
Mar 30, 2021 Police are searching for this suspect(s) accused of breaking into vending machines. (Photo courtesy Michigan State Police).
Upton, Stabenow to tour Pfizer plant making COVID 19 vaccines
PORTAGE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Debbie Stabenow is slated to get a first-hand look at the COVID 19 vaccine manufacturing process in southwest Michigan on Wednesday. The senior US Senator from Michigan will...
Mar 30, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
Upcoming study in Michigan aimed at improving efficiency of swine farming industry
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A study will begin this summer in Michigan related to new technology aimed to improve efficiency in livestock farming in the state. An M.S.U. research team has been awarded...
Mar 30, 2021 Anikasober80 / CC
'Let Them Play Michigan' challenges new M.D.H.H.S. COVID-19 requirements for student-athletes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Michigan group lobbying to allow students to play winter contact sports in Michigan has sent another letter to the state health department to ease restrictions on student...
Mar 30, 2021 Players lift a trophy following a Michigan High School Athletic Association football championship (courtesy of the MHSAA)
Owner of Portage adult foster care home denies abuse, despite "shocking" cell phone video of incident
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An adult foster care home in Portage has had its license suspended and the owner has been arrested. It stems from the alleged abuse of an elderly resident that was captured...
Mar 30, 2021 5508 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Portage, Michigan - Google Street View
Fatal Otsego motorcycle crash investigated
Holland (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Otsego Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash at the corner of M-89 -- also known as Allegan Street -- and Kalamazoo Street involving a 63-year-old man, according to...
Mar 30, 2021 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Michigan Public Transit Systems will transport qualifying residents to vaccine sites
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Public transit systems will join Michigan's COVID-19 vaccination efforts by transporting people to vaccines and vaccines to people with a focus on marginalized populations ...
Mar 30, 2021 Mr Thinktank / CC
Governor Whitmer & Lt. Governor Gilchrist issue statements on 4 million vaccines administered
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist today issued the following statements after Michigan surpassed four million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine: "This...
Mar 29, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Three members of Wolverine Watchmen to stand trial
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three known members of the militia group Wolverine Watchmen will stand trial on charges for allegedly participating in a plot to storm the state Capitol building and kidnap...
Mar 29, 2021 Best Law
Gas prices in Michigan drop slightly for second consecutive week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The average price for gas in Michigan has fallen for the second consecutive week. Drivers in the state are now paying an average of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded, ...
Mar 29, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
