Category Archives: State News
Gyms could re-open soon in Michigan
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) - There are some indications that Governor Whitmer may be preparing to re-open gyms in the state. Political reporter Tim Skubick of Lansing TV station WLNS stated that sources hav...
Aug 29, 2020 alantankenghoe / CC
Two state officials looking into racially insensitive robocall
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's Attorney General and Secretary of State are conducting a joint investigation into a robocall made to a Detroit resident that used racial stereotypes and misinform...
Aug 28, 2020 Mike Licht / CC
Attorney General Nessel warns of Apple Tech scam
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Attorney General has not seen an uptick in complaints of tech-savvy scammers. However, recent media coverage of an Apple iPhone scam highlights t...
Aug 26, 2020 Gonzalo Baeza / CC
Michigan Women’s Commission moves to Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- On the 100th Anniversary of Women's Equality Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced in a video statement that the Michigan Women's Commission (MWC) will move from the Dep...
Aug 26, 2020 Governor announces record number of health insurance enrollees (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
AG Nessel announces $85M settlement with Honda over defective airbags
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that a multistate settlement of more than $85 million with American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and Honda of America Mfg. I...
Aug 25, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Governor Whitmer announces $1.2 Million IKEA donation to COVID-19 Relief Fund
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, Governor Whitmer announced a $1.2M donation from IKEA Retail U.S. that will go to Michigan's COVID-19 Response and Recovery Initiative. The donation is the largest...
Aug 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
MDHHS urging residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming vital season
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it is launching a statewide media campaign encouraging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine...
Aug 25, 2020 Governor Whitmer receives a flu shot during a press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor).
AAA - MI gas prices drop; officials urge caution as students return to class
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are up 3 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.18 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is just ...
Aug 24, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
AG Nessel's lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers moves forward in court
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The State of Michigan's lawsuit seeking damages from manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, recently overcame several motions to dismis...
Aug 24, 2020 Mich. Attorney General's office files domestic terrorism charges against Fruitport man (Photo by Jeana Gondek).
Michigan Secretary of State extends hours for in-person license/ID renewal
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Secretary of State's office will provide extended hours and special appointments for residents who need to renew their driver's license or state ID in person by...
Aug 23, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan at michigan.gov/sos)
