Category Archives: State News
Tornado and severe storm warnings issued in west Michigan, power out for over 47,000
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Over 47,000 Consumers Energy customers in west Michigan are without power this morning after tornadoes and severe storms hit the area overnight. Tornado warnings were issu...
Apr 15, 2026
House passes bill to rename a portion of US-131 in honor of Kalamazoo area veteran
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives Tuesday voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 274 to rename a portion of US-131 as the "Master Sergeant Gregory T. Kuhse Memorial Highw...
Apr 15, 2026 Master Sergeant Gregory T. Kuhse (courtesy Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo)
US Army Corps of Engineers Awards Second Contract on Brandon Road Project
DETROIT (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2026) - There apparently has been enough foot dragging on the effort to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. That's the message sent from the Trump Administration ...
Apr 14, 2026 serger17 / Depositphotos.com
Suspect in shooting at private party at Girls Scouts building in Kalamazoo arraigned on two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man has been arraigned in connection with a shooting that occurred during a private event at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Kalamazoo Regional Program and T...
Apr 13, 2026 AVFC / Depositphotos.com
Benson receives endorsement from former Michigan governor Jim Blanchard
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While current Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has said she won't be making any endorsements for the 2026 state elections, former governor Jim Blanchard has endorsed Jocel...
Apr 13, 2026
Michigan's average gas price up 11¢ from last week to $3.98
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 11 from last week, starting Monday at $3.98 a gallon. AAA Michigan says the price is down 10-cents from Wednesday when the state hit a record ...
Apr 13, 2026
State Senate Considering Expanding Human Trafficking Hotline Display Requirements
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 10, 2026) - As state lawmakers return to Lansing next week after the joint Easter/Passover religious holiday, dealing the budget isn't the only matter that they will be f...
Apr 10, 2026 dizain / Depositphotos.com
Governor not making endorsements in U.S. Senate, Secretary of State races
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is not going to make any endorsements in the Democratic Party's primary races for Secretary of State or the U.S. Senate. Lieutenant Governor Garlin...
Apr 09, 2026 Gov. Whitmer signs legislations No. 20, 2023 at the YWCA in Kalamazoo, MI (courtesy Office of the Governor)
Flanagan's Irish Pub assets seized by judge
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The assets of the former Flanagan's Irish Pub in downtown Grand Rapids have been seized by a judge after owners Benjamin and Martha Penrod defaulted on its loans. The c...
Apr 09, 2026 londondeposit / Depositphotos.com
State budget director tours Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state budget director toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes with state Senator Sean McCann Wednesday. Jen Flood said the federal government is passing the tab on to sta...
Apr 09, 2026
