Category Archives: State News
AP reports former Gov. Rick Snyder will receive charges of willful neglect
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday evening that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will receive charges of willful neglect in the Flint Water Crisis. That comes...
Jan 13, 2021 Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (Photo by John McNeil)
AG Nessel joins 50 Attorneys General in condemning attack on U.S. Capitol
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia in sending a letter to Acting U.S. Att...
Jan 13, 2021 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Ban on indoor dining extended until February 1, industry leader critical
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While the head of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association says an additional two-week closure means more businesses will close their doors forever, the state Department o...
Jan 13, 2021 Michigan Department of Human Services Director Robert Gordon at a press conference January 13, 2021 (courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Lobbyists look for dine-in to resume on Feb. 1
LANSING, MI (WTHC-AM/FM) -- Michigan Licensed Beverage Association leaders are expressing optimism over the chance of state officials allowing restaurants and bars to re-open to dine-in service on Feb...
Jan 13, 2021 Michigan Licensed Beverage Association logo
Water levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron continue falling after record high levels in 2020
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Water levels on the Great Lakes are continuing to slowly drift lower. Some that have been in record high water territory over the last year are now easing away from tho...
Jan 13, 2021 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / CC
Massive COVID-19 outbreak reported at a Michigan prison
SAGINAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Michigan prison is currently dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Chris Gautz told MLive that 774 inmates at Saginaw Corre...
Jan 13, 2021 Dave Nakayama / CC
Fred Upton says he would vote to impeach President Trump
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Congressman Fred Upton released a statement on his social media channels Tuesday, stating that he would support and vote for an impeachment of President Donald Trump. That ...
Jan 12, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
MLBA - Bars and restaurants may reopen on February 1
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) announced that they are expecting bars and restaurants to reopen in Michigan on February 1. Emergency orders curr...
Jan 12, 2021 Mike Licht / CC
AP reports that former Gov. Rick Snyder will be charged in Flint water case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A report from the Associated Press (AP) released Tuesday says that the State of Michigan will be charging former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, along with his health direct...
Jan 12, 2021 Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (Photo by John McNeil)
Treasury: Scammers using fake letters in collections scam
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam that's making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Departm...
Jan 12, 2021 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
