Category Archives: State News
Michigan House passes relief plan for the restaurant industry, small businesses, and others
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives Monday morning passed a $465 million COVID-19 relief plan that also temporarily extends unemployment benefits while supporting the rest...
Dec 21, 2020 State of Michigan logo
Gas prices back up an average 13 cents per gallon this week across Michigan
DEARBORN, MI - Gas prices in Michigan are up 13 cents compared to last week, with the average price of $2.14 per gallon for regular unleaded. The price is still 36 cents less than this time last year....
Dec 21, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
House expected to give approval to coronavirus aid package today
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on a $465 million pandemic spending plan, which includes relief payments to businesses and workers strugglin...
Dec 21, 2020 sugarfrizz / CC
Convergence of Jupiter and Saturn may get blocked, thanks to Mother Nature
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) - Mother Nature may block the ability to see the so-called "Christmas Star"...the convergence of planets Jupiter and Saturn. The two giants, which are really millions of miles awa...
Dec 20, 2020 Giuseppe Donatiello
Bill to help coastal communities with water issues on way to President's desk
WASHINGTON DC (WKZO AM/FM) - A bill sponsored by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, designed to help communities along coastal waters deal with rising water levels and disasters when they occur, is now headed...
Dec 20, 2020 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Consumers Energy receives rate increase for improvements
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) - Customers of Consumers Energy will see their electric bills increase beginning January 1st. The state Public Service Commission approved the rate increase, which will result in ...
Dec 19, 2020 Aaron Headly / CC
Industry group says continued ban on indoor service will force many businesses to close for good
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After Governor Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon announced a revised Epidemic Order that still requires bars and restaurant...
Dec 19, 2020 Chris Yunker / CC
House passes Peters' bipartisan legislation to protect Apollo Landing Sites
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to permanently protect the Apollo landing sites on th...
Dec 18, 2020 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Jeff Daniels to perform NYE "Alive and Well Enough" livestream shows
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Emmy award-winning and Tony-nominated actor, director, and singer/song-writer Jeff Daniels has announced two separate livestreamed performances at Wharton Center's virtual ...
Dec 18, 2020 Jeff Daniels. (Photo courtesy of Wharton Center for Performing Arts).
Schools and indoor recreation to reopen, ban on indoor dining continues in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Calling it a cautious re-opening of high schools and indoor entertainment, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is allowing face-to-face classes to resume an...
Dec 18, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press briefing December 18, 2020 (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
