Category Archives: State News
State GOP leaders issue strong statements in Whitmer plot
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Republican legislative leaders and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have had more than their share of disagreements in recent months especially over her Executive Orders during the COVID...
Oct 09, 2020 Michigan Senator Majority Leader Mike Shirkey
Gov. Whitmer responds to kidnapping plot, calling the accused "sick and depraved"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is reacting to the news of the 13 men who were arrested for allegedly creating a plan to overthrow the government and kidnap her. The governor beg...
Oct 08, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
13 charged with plan to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, attack Capitol, overthrow government
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Several people are facing federal charges after the FBI stopped a plan to allegedly overthrow the government and kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. During a joint press confe...
Oct 08, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor)
Lt. Governor Gilchrist calling for enforced mask mandate in Senate and House chambers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wednesday, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist issues an open letter to Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield calling for an enforced mask mandade i...
Oct 07, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
MDHHS - program launched to ensure water access for low-income households
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging low-income households to take advantage of a new program for people who do not have access to water i...
Oct 07, 2020 Eric Norris / CC
MDHHS - Schools must report new and probable COVID cases within 24 hours
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the sc...
Oct 06, 2020 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
Gov. Whitmer signs bill allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots before election
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- With the November 3rd General Election less than a month away, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is signing a bill to make the ballot counting process a little easier for some loca...
Oct 06, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
Upton: Bipartisan COVID-19 relief needed
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Helping people get through the continued COVID-19 financial strains remains a priority for lawmakers, according to US Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph. Obviously the unemployment ...
Oct 06, 2020 Congressman Fred Upton announces grant for Kzoo-BC Airport (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
MDOT holding virtual job fair
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual career fair to fill a number of jobs. It will take place Tuesday, October 6, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Regis...
Oct 06, 2020 Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office / CC
October brings lower gas prices across Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan fell 5 cents compared to a week ago, according to a statement from AAA. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.11 per gallon for regular u...
Oct 06, 2020 Shell gas station (Photo by John McNeil)
