Category Archives: State News
Senator Peters questions Capitol security officials during first hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- The first Joint Congressional Committee Hearing was held yesterday on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and a Michigan lawmaker was wielding the gavel. Senator Gar...
Feb 24, 2021 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Rep. Rogers resolution urges Federal Government to provide more local relief
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Rep. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo), a former Kalamazoo County Commissioner, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 4 today, which calls on the federal government to i...
Feb 24, 2021 President Biden and State Rep. Julie M. Rogers prior to the President’s tour of the Pfizer manufacturing plant. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Julie Rogers).
Local Michigan official responds after backlash over Facebook post following Rush Limbaugh's death
MIDDLEVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A public official in Barry County has responded after calls for her to resign following posts she made on social media after the death of radio talk show host Rush Limb...
Feb 24, 2021 Amanda Fisk - Credit Village of Middleville website
Kalamazoo EMTs had unique privilege of being part of Presidential motorcade last week
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A group of Kalamazoo-area EMTs who were asked to be part of the Presidential motorcade last week when President Biden visited Portage are sharing some stories about the uniq...
Feb 24, 2021 Air Force One in Kalamazoo - Courtesy Andie Grube
Nessel - Judge denies motion to quash by political robocallers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that Judge Margaret Van Houten rejected a motion from defendants to quash the information and dismiss the case again...
Feb 24, 2021 Mike Licht / CC
Study says Kalamazoo is the "coolest" place to live in the United States
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The findings of a study released by PureWow Tuesday indicate that the City of Kalamazoo is the "coolest" place to live in the country, in addition to being the most affor...
Feb 23, 2021 Downtown Kalamazoo Mall. (Photo by John McNeill).
Governor Whitmer lowers flags to honor 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all pu...
Feb 23, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
AG Nessel’s office charges two for threats made to public officials
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November general election, Michigan...
Feb 23, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Survey shows 62% of Michigan residents fear traveling during COVID-19 pandemic
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A new AAA travel survey, conducted in January, reveals that 62 percent of Michigan residents are uncomfortable traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The main concerns ar...
Feb 23, 2021 stephendotcarter / CC
Michigan dog missing for 43 days found alive after getting trapped in a grain silo
SAND LAKE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A dog in Michigan that was missing for 43 days, including during some of the coldest temperatures of the winter season, was discovered inside a grain silo over the weeken...
Feb 23, 2021 Sand Lake, Michigan - Google Satellite Image
