Category Archives: State News
SNAP food assistance benefits to increase by 15% for 1.2 million in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More than 1.2 million people in Michigan who receive SNAP food assistance benefits will receive an additional payment by the end of January that raises their monthly amount ...
Jan 21, 2021
Security still tight this week at Michigan's Capitol
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police and the National Guard remain on duty for security at the state Capitol this week. With warnings from the FBI of potential armed protests over the week...
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Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist release statements on President Biden inauguration
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement Wednesday following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. "On his first day in office, Pr...
Jan 20, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Senators, U.S. Reps react to President Biden inauguration
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, along with Representatives of West Michigan, released statements Wednesday regarding the inauguration of President Joe Biden and V...
Jan 20, 2021 Hannah Rosen / CC
AG Nessel - Read the fine print before registering with online gaming sites
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Following the Michigan Gaming Control Board's (MGCB) authorization of online sports betting and gaming, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging anyone who may ...
Jan 20, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Michigan seniors targeted in phone scam asking for money in exchange for COVID-19 vaccine
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Better Business Bureau of Michigan is warning of a COVID-19 scam targeting seniors. They say seniors are being targeted with robocalls and phishing emails trying t...
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Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments underway in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has continued its phased approach of implementing the recently extended federal unemployment benefit programs. Pandemic Emergency...
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Three more Michigan restaurants shut down for COVID-19 violations, total now 37
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has issued more emergency suspensions of liquor licenses and permits for businesses. This time, none of them are in the West Michigan...
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MGCB authorizes online gaming, sports betting to begin Jan. 22
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) authorized nine operators to begin online sports betting or both online gaming and sports betting at noon on Friday, Janua...
Jan 19, 2021 Michael Kumm / CC
MDHHS: 21 shipments of COVID-19 vaccine impacted due to temperature issues during shipment
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified by McKesson that several shipments of Moderna vaccine shipped on Sunday, January 17, had thei...
Jan 19, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
