Category Archives: State News
Upton announces additional funding to support rural hospitals
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) a...
Apr 24, 2020
Dr. Mathew B. Johnson named 17th President of Albion College
ALBION, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) — Dr. Mathew B. Johnson, who has spent the past five years at Brown University as Associate Dean of the College for Engaged Scholarship and Senior Fellow and Executive Di...
Apr 24, 2020
Gov. Whitmer extends stay at home order until May 15
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order is being extended until May 15th, but some changes are being made. — Requiri...
Apr 24, 2020
AG Nessel leads team asking Congress to regulate healthcare item prices
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Attorney General Dana Nessel is leading a coalition of attorneys general from across the country in sending a letter to Congress asking lawmakers to temporarily fix th...
Apr 22, 2020
E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. - the dangers of mixing household cleaners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens are using household cleaning chemicals more than ever to avoid infection. As a result, fire safety officials are warning of...
Apr 22, 2020
900 Michigan Department of State employees to be laid off
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Employees in one of the state of Michigan’s high profile departments are getting pink slips. The Michigan Department of State will temporarily lay off more than 900 me...
Apr 22, 2020
Wayne State may be forced into layoffs and cuts
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – The COVID-19 pandemic may force Wayne State University to layoff employees and eliminate programs. WSU President Roy Wilson sent a letter describing the effect the pandemic ...
Apr 22, 2020
More than 160 Founders employees to be laid off
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Founders Brewing Companies is laying off employees because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The company has notified the state Department of Labor that more tha...
Apr 22, 2020
Gov. Whitmer predicts short extension of stay at home order
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says we will likely need a short extension of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. — Extended Stay at Home Order ...
Apr 22, 2020
WMU considering "no increase" to room and board, tuition rates
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Western Michigan University (WMU) will be considering student tuition and room and board rates during a virtual meeting this week. Specifically, WMU officials are re...
Apr 21, 2020
