Category Archives: State News
Michigan 9th in COVID 19 Health Improvement, Says WalletHub
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - This story may warm the heart of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and those who have supported her efforts during the coronavirus outbreak. WalletHub, the online financial advisory ...
Aug 12, 2020
State's superintendent says requirements need to change
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan’s Superintendent of Schools called Tuesday for the state legislature to extend the waiver for enrollment and attendance requirements as districts get set to b...
Aug 12, 2020
Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tuesday, presidential candidate Joe Biden announced his running mate as Senator Kamala Harris of California. Biden announced his decision in a Twitter post Tuesday aft...
Aug 11, 2020
AG’s Crime Victim Rights webpage receives update
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — To ensure resources for crime victims are easily accessible and informative, the Crime Victim Rights webpage on the Michigan Department of Attorney General website now...
Aug 11, 2020
Chinese Seed Scam Surfacing
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - If you get a package in the mail unsolicited from China, a couple of federal agencies wants it. Dozens of people in several states received what was marked as an item of jew...
Aug 11, 2020
State Congressional Delegation Objects to National Guard Funding Cut
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Michigan's Congressional Delegation is united in opposing a proposed Trump Administration cut in National Guard funding for the Great Lakes State. Last week, the President di...
Aug 11, 2020
Power outages across Southwest Michigan due to strong storms
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Some residents in Southwest Michigan are dealing with power outages after strong winds and heavy rains hit parts of the area Monday evening. The storm caused ...
Aug 11, 2020
Whitmer extends protections for nursing home residents and staff, grocery store workers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-168 and 2020-169, both of which are meant to protect Michigan's frontline workers in grocery stores, pha...
Aug 10, 2020
AAA - Michigan gas prices see 6 cent increase
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Gas prices in Michigan are rising. The average price for gasoline increased 6 cents last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.19 per gallon fo...
Aug 10, 2020
Record levels on Lake Michigan should begin dropping in August
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautiously stating that it appears that Lake Michigan may have reached its peak level for the year and the level should begin dropp...
Aug 08, 2020
