Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer releases video urging safety over Holiday Weekend
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a video today encouraging Michiganders to stay safe on Thanksgiving and over the holiday weekend by wearing a mask, practicing safe physi...
Nov 24, 2020 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a COVID-19 update press conference on Nov. 19, 2020. Courtesy, State of Michigan
Rite Aid announces expansion of no-cost COVID-19 testing
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Rite Aid announced an update to its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Officials say tha...
Nov 24, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Consumers Energy EIRP crews donate Thanksgiving dinners to three communities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Consumers Energy Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Program (EIRP) employees are announcing the donation of more than 550 Thanksgiving dinners across three Michigan comm...
Nov 24, 2020 Consumers Energy Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Program (EIRP) employees handing out Thanksgiving dinner donations. (Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy).
Snyder portrait now hangs at Capitol in Lansing
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) - A portrait of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is now hanging in the state Capitol in downtown Lansing. The new portrait was hung Sunday with no fanfare due to COVID-19, and S...
Nov 24, 2020
State officials remind residents to be cautious when cooking for Thanksgiving
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State officials are reminding Michigan residents of the dangers of cooking for Thanksgiving, and to exercise caution when doing so. Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg...
Nov 24, 2020 State Farm / CC
Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers certifies Joe Biden's Presidential win
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After almost four hours of discussion and debate, Michigan's Board of State Canvassers Monday afternoon voted to certify the November 3 General Election results. The vote wa...
Nov 23, 2020 A screenshot of the Zoom meeting for the Michigan Board of Canvassers meeting Nov 23, 2020
AG Nessel shares best practices for consumers amid pandemic this holiday season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- While the holiday season may look a little different from years past due to the pandemic, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing tips to ensure Michiganders prote...
Nov 23, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Michigan Farm Bureau - Thanksgiving Dinner cost down 4%
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- According to a recent American Farm Bureau Federation survey, consumers will spend less on the classic Thanksgiving dinner (of about 10 people) by nearly 4%. At $46.90, or ...
Nov 23, 2020 Mike_fleming / CC
Gas prices in Michigan drop ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - AAA Michigan says gas prices in Michigan are down seven cents compared to a week ago, dropping the state average to $2.00 a gallon as many prepare for the Thanksgiving holi...
Nov 23, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Lawmaker says President didn't ask them to "interfere" in meeting at the White House
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield says President Donald Trump did not ask Michigan Republican lawmakers to "break the law" or "interfere" with the election during a meeti...
Nov 23, 2020 Radek Kucharski / CC
