Category Archives: State News
Upton Targeted by Both GOP & Dems on Votes
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Fred Upton has been in Washington long enough to know that politicians can never win, no matter what stance they take on any issue. In his 17th two-year term as a US House Re...
Jun 30, 2020
Governor and legislative leaders reach compromise on budget
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Public schools have been been making plans for major budget cuts, nbut now they might get some relief. An agreement to address a $3.2 billion shortfall in Michigan's 2020 bu...
Jun 30, 2020
Whitmer to release back to school plan today
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to release her safety plan for fall schooling this afternoon, after previously saying she was optimistic about getting kids back i...
Jun 30, 2020
Michigan leaders announce spending plan for $3B in federal aid
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican state leaders are coming to an agreement on how to spend the over $3 billion dollars in federal money for Michigan’s bud...
Jun 30, 2020
Gov. Whitmer proposes police reforms, including chokehold ban
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a number of police reform polices to help strengthen police-community relations and keep all Michiganders safe. On Monday the go...
Jun 29, 2020
Kalamazoo County officials warn of unauthorized markings on streets
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials with the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County are reminding residents that painting messages in the streets is prohibited. This comes after “Tr...
Jun 29, 2020
Meijer not accepting cash at self-checkout
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The country is continuing to feel the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in ways many would not expect. The virus halted bottle return and limited store hours, a...
Jun 29, 2020
Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise is officially stalled
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – A huge event for car buffs and which also had a huge economic impact on local communitys is the latest event to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of ...
Jun 29, 2020
What to know about Michigan's fireworks window
MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan’s 4th of July fireworks window is now underway. Although many Michiganders may have already heard or saw them in the past weeks, technically fireworks can ...
Jun 29, 2020
Gov. Whitmer extends nursing home visitor restrictions, creates task force
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is taking extra precautions in case of a second wave of coronavirus cases, while focusing on Michigan’s most vulnerable residents. On F...
Jun 29, 2020
