Category Archives: State News
Governor, health officials, say state is now in the worst part of the pandemic
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the state is "in the worst part of this pandemic to date." The Governor and the state's medical director Dr. Joneigh Khaldun spoke Th...
Nov 12, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her press briefing November 12, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Watch - Senator Gary Peters statement on Veterans Day
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a video Tuesday in advan...
Nov 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Governor Gretchen Whitmer honors Veterans Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed today, November 11, 2020 as Veterans Day, honoring the 600,000 veterans living in Michigan and approximately 20 million across the ...
Nov 11, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Trump campaign sues Michigan to prevent certification of Biden win
(Reuters) - Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Wednesday sued Michigan to block the U.S. state from certifying last week's election results, where the president has trailed Democrat Joe Biden. Ac...
Nov 11, 2020
More coronavirus outbreaks at Michigan schools and colleges
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State health officials are reporting 50 new coronavirus outbreaks in schools and colleges in Michigan. Among the college outbreaks: Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Northern ...
Nov 11, 2020 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Governor Whitmer releases statement on Ford’s $850 million electric vehicle investment
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after Ford announced a $850 million investment in the company's Rouge Factory in Dearborn and Van Dyke P...
Nov 11, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Trump campaign lawsuit will seek to block certification of Michigan election results
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican President Donald Trump's campaign said on Tuesday it would file a lawsuit in Michigan requesting the results of the U.S. election in the state not be certified until ...
Nov 10, 2020
Gov. Whitmer asks President Trump for extension on utilizing Michigan National Guard through March 31, 2021
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Trump requesting an extension of Title 32 authority in order to use Michigan National Guard forces to combat t...
Nov 10, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Gov. Whitmer announces bipartisan legislation to reduce barriers for veterans
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Whitmer and members of the Michigan Legislature announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that supports military personnel, veterans, and their...
Nov 10, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Governor Whitmer proclaims Nov. 8-14 Winter Hazards Awareness Week, releases winter safety tips
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With winter weather rapidly approaching, Michigan residents are encouraged to make winter emergency preparedness a priority. "Michiganders are no strangers to winter weathe...
Nov 10, 2020 vagueonthehow / CC
