Category Archives: State News
Michigan DNR warns of spring fire danger
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to take care when burning yard debris, enjoying camp fires or other outdoor activities this Spring, especia...
Mar 14, 2021 liz west / CC
Body recovered from Ottawa Co. river
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County sheriff's deputies recovered a body from the Grand River, near the 6300 block of Leonard Street in Polkton Township, just before 6 p.m. Saturday March 13, 2021, a...
Mar 13, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Child drowns in Allendale Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 4-year-old boy drowned near Mista Drive and 64th Avenue in Allendale Township, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Lt. J. Douglas. Emergency responders were dispatched just ...
Mar 13, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
MDOT reminds drivers to be more alert as clocks spring forward
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As clocks "spring forward" to daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds drivers to watch out for pedestrians...
Mar 13, 2021 Du Truong / CC
State expands age for eligibility, new mass vaccination site announced for Ford Field
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Everyone in Michigan 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in April, according to an announcement from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state health depart...
Mar 12, 2021
Bill would limit shut down orders for certain Michigan businesses while others are allowed open
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The National Federation of Independent Business testified Thursday, supporting legislation that would prevent a business from being closed by an emergency order while other...
Mar 12, 2021 Matthew Paul Argall / CC
Secretary of State offices and online services closed until Tuesday for major technology upgrades
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A long-planned major upgrade to Secretary of State technology began Thursday, meaning a temporary suspension of services including the branch appointment system, public cal...
Mar 12, 2021 Secretary of State office on Stadium Dr. - Google Street View image
Here comes another attempt by Michigan lawmakers to end both yearly time changes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As we move clocks back and forth to begin and end Daylight Saving Time every year, it almost always comes with attempts in the Michigan legislature to end the process one w...
Mar 11, 2021 Du Truong / CC
Police looking for driver who fled after crashing vehicle into Holland gun shop
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Holland police are looking for the driver of a vehicle who crashed a car into a store that sells guns early this morning. WOOD-TV reports that officers were called to Bulle...
Mar 11, 2021 Bullet Hole Firearms and Training in Holland, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
Flags in Michigan at half-staff Thursday to honor passing of former legislator from Kalamazoo
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, March 11 to honor the life and servi...
Mar 11, 2021 Matt DiGirolamo / CC
