Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer and former Governor Snyder call on Americans to pray for unity, healing
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In response to protests that took place in Washington D.C., Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former Republican Governor Rick Snyder joined one another today in call...
Jan 06, 2021 sugarfrizz / CC
Fred Upton releases statement on D.C. protests
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- Just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Congressman Fred Upton released the following statement on Facebook regarding protests in Washington D.C. "I am safe and sheltered in pl...
Jan 06, 2021 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
State moving to next phase in COVID-19 vaccinations next week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services today announced the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination beginning next ...
Jan 06, 2021 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press conference in Lansing January 6, 2021 (courtesy of State of Michigan)
Consumers Energy Foundation makes donations to nonprofits in Michigan
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced over $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits provide critical help to communities across Michigan. The Foundation has...
Jan 05, 2021 Aaron Headly / CC
Governor Whitmer proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed January 2021 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Michigan and released a video urging people to educate themselves on how they can ...
Jan 05, 2021 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a COVID-19 update press conference on Nov. 19, 2020. Courtesy, State of Michigan
Peters bipartisan bill to help address shoreline erosion signed into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- A bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to address rising water levels and shoreline erosion in the Great Lakes has been signed into law, Senator...
Jan 05, 2021 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages people to remove Christmas trees from their homes promptly after the holiday season, NFPA officials said...
Jan 05, 2021 Ed Bierman / CC
Governor Whitmer signs bipartisan jail reforms into law
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bipartisan package of criminal justice reform bills, resulting from the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial I...
Jan 04, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
MDHHS will provide free KN95 face coverings to residents
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of the state's Mask Up, Mask Right campaign. Free KN95 masks pro...
Jan 04, 2021 Mask guide. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services).
AAA - Michigan gas prices drop slightly this week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.22 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 16 cents...
Jan 04, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
