Category Archives: State News
Michigan gas prices up 33¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are at their highest level since August, 2023. AAA Michigan says the average price is up 33 from last week to $3.92 a gallon, which is $1.07 more tha...
Mar 23, 2026
State Senate passes bill strengthening antiterrorism laws
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would strengthen Michigan's antiterrorism laws. The bills came about after the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the Mich...
Mar 20, 2026
115 No Kings protests to be held next week in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Organizers say at least 115 No Kings protests are scheduled to be held throughout Michigan next weekend. The events are scheduled to be held Saturday, March 28th across the ...
Mar 20, 2026
Michigan Senator Peters votes against Mullin's nomination to lead Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, was among those voting Thursday morning against Senato...
Mar 19, 2026 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
UPDATE: Power restored after roughly 10,000 homes, businesses in Kalamazoo area lost power Thursday morning, WMU closed
Power was restored to all customers at 11:03 a.m. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Around 10,000 homes and businesses in the Kalamazoo area are without power as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Consumers Energy sa...
Mar 19, 2026
Grand Rapids: No speculation on possible actions after allegations against Cesar Chavez
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the city of Grand Rapids say they are not going to speculate on actions that could be taken after United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta says Cesa...
Mar 19, 2026
Vice President Vance takes questions at Auburn Hills speech
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vice President JD Vance spoke at ESHI Manufacturing in Auburn Hills yesterday, spending the first 25 minutes delivering a stump speech for Republicans and the last 20 m...
Mar 19, 2026
Governor Whitmer not 100% on board for gas tax holiday despite high prices, but not ruling it out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not in favor of a state gas tax holiday as prices have hit $4 a gallon due to the war with Iran by the U.S. and Israel. She says t...
Mar 19, 2026
Legislation on Cutting Red Tape in Death Situations Signed into State Law
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 18, 2026) - Grieving the loss of a loved one is tough. Trying to do so when caught in red tape is even tougher. That's the rationale behind two bills signed into state la...
Mar 18, 2026 Mar. 17, 2026, Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs HB 4077 and 4078 into law, addressing reforms on death certificates. (photo courtesy of Office of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer)
Union nurses at Corewell Health East authorize strike
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Unionized registered nurses at Corewell Health East have voted to authorize a strike. The Teamsters nurses work at Corewell facilities in Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Grosse...
Mar 18, 2026
