Category Archives: State News
Food and agriculture workers considered "essential" during Governor's stay home order
MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — Many of Michigan’s agricultural and food sector workers are exempt from a recently issued stay-home order, with the goal of ensuring continued access to food during...
Mar 23, 2020
Trout stocking delayed in Huron River and Spring Mill Pond
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) — Fish-stocking efforts at two locations in southeast Michigan - the Huron River in Oakland County and Spring Mill Pond in Livingston County - are postponed until mid-Ma...
Mar 23, 2020
Resources for Workers and Employers Affected by COVID-19
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer, in an effort to protect all Michiganders, today signed Executive Order 2020-21 that directs residents to remain at home or in their place of residence to...
Mar 23, 2020
Gov. Whitmer announces "stay at home" order
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — More restrictions are being put in place to keep Michiganders safe during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday morning Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a “Stay...
Mar 23, 2020
Whitmer says virtual learning will permit seniors to graduate this year
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An announcement Friday from the state Department of Education regarding virtual learning time has resulted in Governor Gretchen Whitmer issuing a statement that the wo...
Mar 22, 2020
Gov. Whitmer expands closures for hair, nail, tanning salons, and other services
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is ordering more business closures in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus. On Saturday she signed an executive order saying tha...
Mar 21, 2020
First COVID-19 Case in Allegan County
HOLLAND (PRESS RELEASE) — Allegan County Health Department officials announced the county’s first positive test reult for the coronavirus called COVID-19): An 85-year-old currently hospita...
Mar 21, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan approaching 800
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan continues to grow. The state reported Saturday that there were 238 new cases reported along with two additional deaths. S...
Mar 21, 2020
Whitmer calls out rumor mongers during press conference
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - There have been a lot of rumors circulating in recent days that have been driven by social media and word of mouth concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. It's frustrating officials as ...
Mar 21, 2020
Sparrow Health System launches COVID-19 virtual care
LANSING, MI - In response to growing concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and when to seek medical care, Sparrow Health System has launched a COVID-19 virtual care screening digital app in partnershi...
Mar 20, 2020
