Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer announces Michigan COVID Recovery Plan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan's economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor's plan includes a ...
Jan 19, 2021 Governor Whitmer holds a virtual conference on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. (Photo via Governor Gretchen Whitmer YouTube channel through Zoom stream).
AG’s office charges former Sturgis Police Chief with drunken driving
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former Sturgis Police Chief Geoffrey Smith has been charged with three misdemeanors stemming from a drunken driving incident in August, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nesse...
Jan 19, 2021 Geoffrey Smith (Photo courtesy of the city of Sturgis via sturgismi.gov/police)
Governor Whitmer to attend inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden Wednesday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she will attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The governor was also appointed to serv...
Jan 19, 2021 angela n. / CC
Governor Whitmer makes appointments to Board of State Canvassers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Board of State Canvassers Tuesday. Jeannette L. Bradshaw, of Ortonville, is the recording secretary and registrar fo...
Jan 19, 2021 Joe Dearman / CC
Whitmer - Application opens Tuesday for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan's small businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 emergency "gatherings and face mask orders" can begin applying for $55 million in Michigan Small Business Surviv...
Jan 19, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
On MLK Day, Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist participate in day of service
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining thousands of Michigan residents in a...
Jan 18, 2021 On MLK Day 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer remotely helps make blankets to distribute to those without housing. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
AAA: Michigan gas prices jump by 15 cents
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are up 15 cents compared to a week ago, according to data released Monday from AAA. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.32 per gallon f...
Jan 18, 2021 Citgo gas station (Photo by John McNeil)
Michigan State Police trooper among three hurt in Battle Creek crash
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a MSP patrol vehicle and a black Toyota Camry, according to MSP Lt. Duwayne Robinson. Th...
Jan 18, 2021 MSP: patrol-vehicle crash, Jan. 17, 2021. Courtesy, MSP
Vehicle stolen containing ashes, memorabilia of Michigan man's dead father
MACOMB COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Michigan man is wanting his father's ashes that were in his vehicle returned. A man named Justin from Macomb County, who didn't want his last name used, says shortl...
Jan 18, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee credit FOX 17
No legislative sessions at Capitol this week
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) - There will be no sessions this week in the Michigan House and Senate due to threats of armed protests with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden Wednesday. A six-foot-tall...
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