Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel issues consumer alert on DTE imposter scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an urgent consumer alert to Michigan residents in response to recent imposter scams related to DTE Energy. DTE Energy reporte...
Dec 17, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
350,000 Michigan families to receive additional food assistance for December
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during ...
Dec 17, 2020
MDHHS updates priority group information for vaccination, launches COVID-19 vaccine dashboard
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 ...
Dec 16, 2020 Michigan's chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun at a press briefing December 1, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Secretary Benson declines state House Oversight Committee invitation
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- In a letter to state House Oversight Committee Chairman Matt Hall sent on Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson declined an invitation to participate in hearings on th...
Dec 16, 2020 Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on 10/28/20.
(Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
National Guard will assist in vaccination process for Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan National Guard received a request from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support community healthcare organizations with logistic...
Dec 16, 2020 The National Guard / CC
EGLE awards second round of EV charger grants
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Nine more locations in Michigan will soon offer electric vehicle fast charging stations under a second round of grants that total $448,204 awarded today by the Michigan Dep...
Dec 16, 2020 Pete
AG Nessel warns of Drop-Shipping scams during holiday season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is back with another video for the 20 Days of Scams holiday consumer protection series to warn consumers about drop-shipping and poten...
Dec 16, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Dr. Khaldun: With vaccine release and improving numbers “this is a great week for Michigan"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One day after the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Pfizer at their Portage facility were administered to healthcare workers, Michigan's top health offi...
Dec 15, 2020 MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun at a press briefing December 15, 2020 (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
No word from the Governor on whether indoor dining ban will be extended
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While she didn't answer the question of whether shutdown requirements for bars, restaurants, and schools around Michigan will be lifted next week, Michigan Governor Gretchen...
Dec 15, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press briefing December 15, 2020 (courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Industry organizations says it's "crunch time" for bars and restaurants in the state
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the state legislature slated to take a break until after the new year next week, the Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association says it's "crunch ...
Dec 15, 2020 Steven Miller / CC
