Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel - Member of the Wolverine Watchmen facing felony weapons charges
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A known member of the Wolverine Watchmen and Clarkston resident was arraigned on two felony weapons charges today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Maxwell ...
Mar 22, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Gas prices in Michigan drop slightly and may remain steady this week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan have dropped six cents on average compared to a week ago. AAA says Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.75 per gallon for regular unlead...
Mar 22, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Drought conditions across much of Michigan are leading to fire danger concerns
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- March 2021 has been one of the driest months on record in West Michigan and in many areas across the state. Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and areas in-between...
Mar 22, 2021 Abnormally dry conditions in Michigan - Michigan Drought Monitor
Suspect in property theft shot and killed by homeowner in Van Buren County
DECATUR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Van Buren County investigators say a suspect who was trying to steal items from a property in Decatur Township was shot and killed by one of the homeowners there. ...
Mar 22, 2021
Michigan virtual town hall to address COVID-19 vaccine concerns for older adults
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Recognizing that Michigan residents have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the State of Michigan is hosting it's next town hall meeting Thursday, March 25th, focusing o...
Mar 21, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Poison Prevention Week a call for Michiganders to review accidental home poison prevention measures
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With National Poison Prevention Week around the corner, Michigan Health Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prevent poisoning in their homes. The Michigan ...
Mar 20, 2021
Case of COVID-19 Variant detected in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories has identified a case of the COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7. in Allegan County Friday, March 19th. Hea...
Mar 20, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Michigan extends state tax filing deadline to May 17th
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Just as the federal tax filing deadline has been extended, so has the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Treasury announced Friday that residents will now have u...
Mar 20, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Governor ups stadium capacities, testing now mandatory before all high school sports activities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Friday morning to provide an update on Michigan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She led by continuing to urge people ...
Mar 19, 2021 Governor Whitmer press conference 3-19-21 - via YouTube
Unemployment numbers across Michigan mixed for January
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Jobless rates moved up in eight of Michigan's 17 labor market areas between December and January, according to data released Thursday from the Michigan Department of Techno...
Mar 19, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
