Category Archives: State News
Extended unemployment benefits in Michigan have ended as jobless rate declines
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A program that provided an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits in Michigan has ended. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency made the announcement on its websi...
Mar 09, 2021
Several injured after West Michigan student accidentally detonates explosive device in class
NEWAYGO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A West Michigan school was evacuated, and several people were injured Monday, after a student who brought a homemade explosive device to school accidentally detonated it in...
Mar 09, 2021 Newaygo, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
First Michigan case of COVID-19 variant "B.1.351" confirmed in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The first Michigan case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351, also known as the South African variant, has been identified in Jackson County. The Michigan Department of H...
Mar 09, 2021
Galesburg and Marshall finalists for "Put Your Town On the Map" Competition
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Last month, the Consumers Energy Foundation announced that its "Put Your Town on the Map!" competition was back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Mar 08, 2021
Governor Whitmer visits I-94 Lansing Avenue Bridge in Jackson
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to the I-94 Lansing Avenue Bridge in Jackson to discuss the administration's Rebuilding Michigan plan and the $300 million proposa...
Mar 08, 2021 Governor Whitmer visits I-94 Lansing Avenue Bridge in Jackson on 03/08/21. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Whitmer).
Secretary of State to suspend most operations on Thursday evening
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - No time is really ever the right time for an overhaul, but for the Michigan Secretary of State's office, it's apparently no time like the present for upgrading its technolog...
Mar 08, 2021 Secretary of State office on Stadium Dr. - Google Street View image
Slight drop in Michigan gas prices from last week, but more price hikes possible this month
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are down about 4 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 22...
Mar 08, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Man rescued after falling through ice at a southwest Michigan lake Sunday
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Rescue crews were called to save a southwest Michigan man who fell through the ice on a lake Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff's office says they responded to Sadd...
Mar 08, 2021 Ice rescue - Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's office
UPDATE - Missing Allegan County woman now home safe
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- UPDATED -- A woman who went missing in Allegan County is now home safe. 26 year old Brittany Ann Angrisanio went missing from her home in Lee Township just after 11 pm Satu...
Mar 07, 2021 Brittany Ann Angrisanio who was reported missing in Lee Township Saturday, March 6th has been found, and is now home safe . (Photo courtesy of the Allegan County Sheriff's Office)
AG Nessel echoes FTC’s tips on watching for COVID-19 vaccine scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO FM/AM) -- As people across the country continue to seek vaccinations for COVID-19, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reinforcing several helpful tips offered by the Federal Tr...
Mar 07, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
