Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel releases statement on Kathie Klages sentencing
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement after Ingham County Circuit Court sentenced Kathie Klages Tuesday for lying to authorities inves...
Aug 04, 2020
Port Huron man takes nursing home job to see wife
FORT GRATIOT TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Married for 62 years, a Port Huron man took a job at a nursing home to be allowed to see his wife. Larry and Carol Burnett became separated for four months bec...
Aug 04, 2020
AAA - Michigan gas prices continue to decline
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Gas prices in Michigan are down 2 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.13 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price i...
Aug 03, 2020
State Lawmakers Step Back After a COVID 19 Positive Test
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - As COVID 19 hits close to home for the state Legislature, lawmakers are stepping back. Both the House and Senate announced on Monday all committee meetings and floor busines...
Aug 03, 2020
State high court declines to hear absentee ballot case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan Supreme Court says that it's not going to take up a case involving extending the deadline for absentee ballots to be turned in. Justices, in a 4-3 decisio...
Aug 02, 2020
10 Stricken by Carbon Monoxide on Boat Near South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A total of 10 persons were hospitalized from symptoms caused by carbon monoxide on a boat in Lake Michigan on Saturday afternoon. According to South Haven Area Emergency...
Aug 01, 2020
Secretary Benson - Expect delays in final Aug. 4 election count
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — State Secretary Jocelyn Benson is reminding Michigan voters of some important tips to consider when voting. The next Michigan election will take place on Tuesday, Augu...
Jul 29, 2020
Gov. Whitmer tightens gathering restrictions, closes indoor bars up north
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan's Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace s...
Jul 29, 2020
Governor Whitmer amends fire code to allow larger instruction spaces
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-159 to allow Michigan's colleges and universities to proceed with converting large spaces for instruction witho...
Jul 29, 2020
MDHHS - Opioid overdoses surge during COVID-19 pandemic
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency departments (EDs) in Michigan have both seen substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the beginning of the COVID-...
Jul 29, 2020
