Category Archives: State News
Gary, IN closing Lake Michigan beaches due to COVID-19 concerns
GARY, IN (WKZO AM/FM) — Due to rising cases of COVID-19, the city of Gary, Indiana has announced that it will close all of its Lake Michigan beaches for two weeks. This comes after an uptick of ...
Jul 29, 2020
Whitmer urges nationwide mask mandate, criticizes funding plan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer is urging President Trump to create a nationwide mask mandate. During a press conference Tuesday, Whitmer spoke on the latest statewide efforts in fig...
Jul 28, 2020
NHTSA - Citizens reminded of bicycle safety
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With summer weather still riding high, citizens can expect to see more bicycles on the road. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is...
Jul 28, 2020
August 4 Primary Election - everything voters need to know
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan’s Primary Election is August 4th and there are a number of things voters should keep in mind whether voting absentee or heading to the polls. — Vo...
Jul 28, 2020
Grand Rapids the latest district to go online
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) – Grand Rapids students will not be back in school when the academic year starts this fall. Grand Rapids Public Schools officials announced during a virtual news conferen...
Jul 28, 2020
First case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis confirmed in Michigan child
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that Michigan has a confirmed ca...
Jul 27, 2020
AG Nessel, Humane Society warn of puppy scams during pandemic
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are urging consumers to be wary of puppy scams as many people seek to purchase or ado...
Jul 27, 2020
Portage Central student tests positive for COVID-19; summer programs suspended
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Portage Central High School has announced that it will suspend some of its summer programs after one of its students tested positive for COVID-19. In a Twitter post Mo...
Jul 27, 2020
AAA - Michigan gas prices down by 5 cents
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.15 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price i...
Jul 27, 2020
Michigan drivers and businesses will save nearly $97 million on insurance
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan consumers and businesses will see an estimated savings of $96,767,175 as a result of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services' (DIFS) order...
Jul 27, 2020
