Category Archives: State News
More COVID-19 patients in intensive care and on ventilators, big single day increase in cases Friday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan reported the second highest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 8,689 newly confirmed CO...
Dec 04, 2020 A coronavirus statistics map for December 4, 2020 (courtesy of State of Michigan)
Governor says no decision yet on whether to extend restrictions beyond December 8
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the state health department may consider extending some or all of the most recent restrictions for restaurants, theaters, schools, an...
Dec 03, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press briefing December 3, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Whitmer, Gilchrist release report on protecting communities of color from the spread of COVID-19.
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the racial disparities in Michigan's coronavirus cases have narrowed significantly. The comments came Thursday afternoon as Whitmer and the Michig...
Dec 03, 2020 Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II at a press conference December 3, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
State officials: COVID-19 death rate in Michigan is on the rise, but new cases are slowing
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State health officials says new COVID-19 cases are slowing, but deaths continue to rise in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that the n...
Dec 03, 2020 A graphic showing COVID-19 information for Michigan December 3, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
More bond hearings held for alleged domestic terrorism suspects, one still awaits extradition
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Nearly two months after their arrest, the Michigan Department of Attorney General says court hearings are proceeding in cases against members and associates of the Wolverine...
Dec 03, 2020 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
Liquor licenses, permits suspended for three MI businesses over emergency order violations
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) has issued emergency suspensions of the liquor licenses and permits held by three Michigan businesses in Lakeview, Houghton an...
Dec 03, 2020 Steven Miller / CC
Michigan dine-in ban will not be overturned, judge rules
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A lawsuit brought forward by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) seeking to overturn a three-week state pause on dine-in restaurant services and other ty...
Dec 02, 2020 Paul Sableman / CC
MSP investigating illegal climber on the Mackinac Bridge
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) is investigating a case of felony trespassing on the Mackinac Bridge, discovered after photos of the incident were posted on social media...
Dec 02, 2020 dailyinvention / CC
OHSP urges caution on roadways as winter season nears
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As snow begins to fall in some areas of the state, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OSHP) is launching its winter driving safety campaign to remind drivers t...
Dec 02, 2020 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
MDHHS encourages residents to be aware of HIV statistics
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As part of World AIDS Day in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Michigan residents to be a...
Dec 02, 2020 Chief Medical Executive and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
