Category Archives: State News
Trump slams Michigan, Nevada for expanding voting by mail, but drops funding threat
By John Whitesides WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted plans to expand voting by mail in Michigan and Nevada and briefly threatened to withhold federal funding for...
May 20, 2020
Gov. Whitmer calls for State of Emergency in Midland County after dams breach
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Midland County after the Edenville and Sanford Dams breached. "If you have not evacuated the area,...
May 20, 2020
Michigan governor declares emergency after dams collapse
(Reuters) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared an emergency for Midland county after two dams breached and on expectations of extreme flooding. The county said two dams, Eden...
May 19, 2020
"Problem Solvers" Proposal for State, Local Funding Woes
WASHINGTON D.C.(WHTC-AM/FM) - Help for local governments whose bottom line are affected by the COVID 19 pandemic could be coming soon from Washington. A group of bipartisan Congress members calling th...
May 19, 2020
Kalamazoo doctor rewrites Toby Keith song to honor healthcare workers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo doctor has penned his own country song to recognize the sacrifices of medical staff and those lost to COVID-19. Dr. Jeffrey Laman, a third year-medical r...
May 19, 2020
Michigan voters receiving applications to vote by mail
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The upcoming elections could look a little different in Michigan. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that all registered voters will receive an ap...
May 19, 2020
Michigan receives additional $35.1 million to help struggling households pay energy costs
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The State of Michigan has been awarded more than $35 million in additional federal funding to help vulnerable households struggling to afford utility bills during the ...
May 18, 2020
Governor requiring workplaces to have COVID-19 response plans
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As Michigan continues to experience a flattening of COVID-19 cases, state leaders are preparing for what re-opened workplaces may look like. On Monday Governor Gretche...
May 18, 2020
Northern Michigan regions allowed to reopen retail, restaurants, and offices
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Some northern Michiganders will be able to resume some form of normalcy, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. On Monday, May 18th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sign...
May 18, 2020
Kalamazoo suspect shot and injured by Ohio deputy
BRYAN, OH (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo man accused of a stabbing is in critical condition after he was shot by an Ohio sheriff’s deputy over the weekend. According to WANE.com, 38-year-old C...
May 18, 2020
