Category Archives: State News
State loosens hospital visitation rules, rolls back orders on hospital capacity
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Whitmer announced the roll backs on executive orders pertaining to FOIA, hospital capacity, and emergency medical services. The Michigan Department...
Jun 03, 2020
Protesters demand answers over police actions in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tension continues between protesters and police in the city of Kalamazoo. A press briefing with community leaders was set to take place outside the Kalamazoo Departm...
Jun 03, 2020
Cosmetologists unhappy with continued enforced lockout, Governor's comments
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The state's beauticians and barbers are apparently not happy with Governor Gretchen Whitmer right now. Michigan remains the only state that still prohibits the hair cutting ...
Jun 03, 2020
Suspicious fire spreads to multiple homes in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A spreading house fire led to multiple fire crews responding to the scene on Kalamazoo’s Northside late Tuesday night. Firefighters were called to a vacant hom...
Jun 03, 2020
Tear gas used as curfew falls upon Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Despite the first night of a curfew in Kalamazoo, a small crowd of demonstrators still came out to the downtown area. The National Guard and Michigan State Police bl...
Jun 02, 2020
Getty Drive In opening for 2020 season
MUSKEGON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As the stay-at-home restrictions are starting to be lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Getty Drive In has announced that it will open for the season this week. ...
Jun 02, 2020
Bottles and Cans Can Be Returned Soon in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – State residents who have had deposit collectable bottles and cans piling up at their homes during the coronavirus outbreak can start returning them on June 15th. Offic...
Jun 02, 2020
Gov. Whitmer Makes Pitch for Testing, Funding Before Congressional Panel
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Gretchen Whitmer took her campaign for more help from Washington in combating the novel coronavirus pandemic to Washington on Tuesday - virtually. Appearing in a Cisco Webex ...
Jun 02, 2020
Detroit mayor calls out outside protesters
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is calling out outsiders who are simply protesting to engage in criminal activity. Speaking to reporters, the mayor said 75-percent of arrests from...
Jun 02, 2020
Businesses vandalized in downtown Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Suspicion over a moving group damaging property has now vandalized the downtown Kalamazoo area. Kalamazoo Public Safety police cruisers responded to the scene at Wes...
Jun 02, 2020
