Category Archives: State News
Cedar Point announces 2020 season opening with COVID-19 measures in place
SANDUSKY, OH (WKZO AM/FM) — A summertime icon has announced that it will open, albeit with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Cedar Point will open for the season starting with Platinum and Gold pass...
Jun 09, 2020
Large waves and powerful winds expected due to tropical storm remnants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are headed this way, and one of the effects will be high winds that whip up some of the Great Lakes. As of Tuesday, gale ...
Jun 09, 2020
Gov. Whitmer recall effort by Albion man moves forward
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Although they now need to collect over one million signatures to get it on the ballot, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers unanimously approved Monday the language and fo...
Jun 09, 2020
With plans in place, Detroit casinos now waiting on governor
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Gaming Control Board is introducing a plan for safely reopening Detroit casinos. On Monday, the board announced that they would ban smoking and poker at casinos...
Jun 09, 2020
AAA - Michigan gas prices increase by 9 cents
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials with AAA are reporting that Michigan has seen a 9 cent increase in gas prices this week. Data provided by AAA indicates that Michigan drivers are now paying...
Jun 08, 2020
Governor Whitmer announces plans to request a major disaster declaration in Midland
STANFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer volunteered at Meridian Elementary School to help distribute supplies for Michigan families impacted by the historic flooding in the area. O...
Jun 08, 2020
Michigan Court of Claims finds some parts of executive orders unlawful
MIDLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Court of Claims has ruled that some parts of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders are unlawful. The ruling is in...
Jun 08, 2020
Lakeshore Lawmaker Joins Chorus in Lansing Asking for More Federal Financial Help
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - As the restrictions from "Stay Home, Stay Safe" and "Safer at Home" are lifted in Michigan, state lawmakers now have to face the financial cost of the COVID 19 pandemic. Acc...
Jun 08, 2020
State House to Consider Police De-escalation Training Bill
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Legislation written before the Memorial Day death of George Floyd that breezed through the state Senate last week is slated to go before the state House shortly. Senate Bill...
Jun 08, 2020
Restaurants and bars reopen in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — It’s an exciting day for the restaurant industry in Michigan. Beginning on Monday, June 8 restaurants and bars can reopen for indoor and outdoor seating, but it wil...
Jun 08, 2020
