Category Archives: State News
Bottle returns set to resume in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — Michiganders will soon be able to get rid of those returnables that have been piling up at home. Bottle and can return facilities will resume operations starting on Monda...
Jun 12, 2020
Know your currents before dipping into Lake Michigan
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The National Weather Service Beach Hazards Advisory for the Lake Michigan shoreline has evaporated. What looks like a spectactular weekend is predicted by National Weather...
Jun 12, 2020
Mackinac Island to see road repairs
MACKINAC ISLAND (WKZO AM/FM) – The state highway that rings Mackinac Island has portions that need emergency repairs, so state officials have stated that a large part of M-185 has been closed to...
Jun 11, 2020
ArtPrize 2020 canceled
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A massive art competition that brings thousands to the Grand Rapids area will not take place this year. On Wednesday the board of directors for ArtPrize 2020 anno...
Jun 11, 2020
After Senate approval, to-go cocktails may be legalized in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, the Michigan Senate approved legislation that would allow to-go cocktail sales, as well as outdoor drinking districts and other facets. MLive reports that t...
Jun 10, 2020
AG Nessel files major lawsuit against Texas companies behind billions of illegal robocalls
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Just after writing a joint letter to the FCC announcing continued crackdowns on illegal robocalls this week, Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing a major lawsuit...
Jun 10, 2020
Remnants of Cristobal causes damage across Michigan
MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — Many Michigan residents are picking up the pieces after remnants of tropical storm Cristobal moved into the area Tuesday evening. Heavy winds and strong storms came down ...
Jun 10, 2020
Michigan launches online map of free Wi-Fi hotspots to help those who lack internet
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The State of Michigan, in partnership with the Connected Nation Michigan, released a statewide Wi-Fi hotspot map today to assist residents who currently lack internet ...
Jun 09, 2020
AG Nessel continues crackdown on illegal robocallers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with the 51 other attorneys general recently encouraged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate continue...
Jun 09, 2020
State announces lawsuit against Boyce Hydro for Midland County flooding damages
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan regulatory agencies filed a lawsuit today seeking compensation, civil fines, and the cleanup and restoration of damages caused by Boyce Hydro's negligence in ...
Jun 09, 2020
