Category Archives: State News
Group sues to stop latest ban on indoor dining in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Just hours before another shutdown, a Michigan restaurant association sued Tuesday to try to stop a ban on indoor dining. The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association sai...
Nov 18, 2020 Chris Yunker / CC
New list shows where to find nearby COVID-19 testing sites
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Representatives from Martin Waymire have released a new list that shows where Michigan residents can go to get a COVID-19 test. Sorted by the MI Safe Start Michigan Economi...
Nov 18, 2020 The National Guard / CC
MDOT receives more than $6 million for advanced technology, zero-emission buses
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As part of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Low or No Emission program, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Tuesday that it will receive mo...
Nov 18, 2020 Infrogmation of New Orleans / CC
Michigan reports "alarming" increase of gonorrhea cases, limited testing capacity
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported that cases of gonorrhea are on the rise throughout the state. In 2019, Michigan reported 18,2...
Nov 17, 2020 Chief Medical Executive and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Michigan teachers concerned about return to in-person learning
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new survey from the Michigan Education Association shows a vast majority of educators are concerned about a full return to in-person learning as coronavirus infection rate...
Nov 17, 2020 A graphic from the Michigan Education Association Nov 17, 2020 concerning return to in-person learning (courtesy of the MEA)
Albion College sends students home, on-campus classes to resume in late January
ALBION, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases on campus, students at Albion College were sent home early for their winter break. Students were notified late last week and aske...
Nov 17, 2020 A sign at Albion College, Albion, Michigan (courtesy of Albion College)
State urges residents to keep watch for invasive Spotted Lanternfly
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for invasive sp...
Nov 17, 2020 USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab
Wolverine Watchmen cases continue in court
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's prosecution against the eight men facing domestic terrorism charges for an alleged plot to storm the Capitol building and kidnap ele...
Nov 16, 2020 sugarfrizz / CC
AG Nessel warns Michigan residents of phone scam threatening to shut off utilities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) joined with utilities, government agencies and other advocates across the co...
Nov 16, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Eastern Michigan students get extra days off before Thanksgiving holiday
YPSILANTI, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Eastern Michigan University students will have a longer Thanksgiving Break this year. EMU is canceling classes for Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, they say t...
Nov 16, 2020 Eastern Michigan University logo (courtesy of Eastern Michigan University)
