Category Archives: State News
Average gas prices drop another five cents per gallon statewide
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - AAA Michigan says gas prices in Michigan are down five cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $1.95 per gallon for regular unleade...
Nov 30, 2020 A Shell gas pump in Coldwater M (Midwest Communications Inc 2020)
Governor asks legislature to pass $100 million COVID-19 relief plan for the state
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking Michigan legislative leaders to work together to pass a $100 million COVID-19 relief plan for the state, as well as pass a permanent exte...
Nov 28, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her press briefing November 12, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
State committee to push for accountability after state issues report on unemployment fraud
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A report from Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency details how imposters were able to file bogus claims amounting to "hundreds of millions" of dollars in fraudulent payout...
Nov 27, 2020
State shuts down three bars, issues fines to others for violating COVID-19 restrictions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Liquor Control Commission is taking action against six bars and restaurants for violating the Department of Health and Human Services ban on indoor dining. That...
Nov 27, 2020 Chris Yunker / CC
AG Nessel reaches settlement in FOIA lawsuit against previous AG's administration
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday that the Department of Attorney General has entered into a settlement agreement with Progress Michigan regarding a lawsuit ...
Nov 26, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
AG Nessel warns residents of unemployment benefits scam
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an important alert advising residents to be aware of a current scam taking advantage of claimants who are collecting...
Nov 25, 2020 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
Former Jackson County youth basketball coach receives prison sentence in sex crime case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A former Jackson County youth basketball coach was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct involving a ...
Nov 25, 2020 Patrick Feller / CC
AAA reminds citizens Thanksgiving is the most dangerous day for home fires
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With Thanksgiving on the horizon, officials with AAA are reminding residents that the holiday is the most dangerous day for home fires. In addition, officials note cooking...
Nov 25, 2020 State Farm / CC
Candidate John James concedes to Senator Gary Peters
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday night, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James announced that he his conceding the race to Democrat incumbent Gary Peters. This comes after Michigan's Board of ...
Nov 24, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Enbridge files complaint in Federal Court, seeks injunction against State of Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Canadian energy company Enbridge is filing a federal complaint seeking an injunction to stop the State of Michigan from taking any steps to prevent the operation of Line 5....
Nov 24, 2020 dailyinvention / CC
