Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel continues crackdown on coronavirus price-gouging
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Attorney General Dana Nessel is continuing her crackdown against businesses that are price-gouging over coronavirus fears. The latest entity to come under fire is Mena...
Mar 17, 2020
UPDATE: Two Coronavirus cases confirmed in MDOC workers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — UPDATE: The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) has confirmed a second case of cornavirus in one of its employees. The second victim is an employee at the Detroi...
Mar 17, 2020
Social Security offices closed to the public
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, the U.S. Social Security Administration has closed all local offices to the public as of Tuesday. However, local offices are still...
Mar 17, 2020
Gatherings over 50 people temporarily banned by Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In order to further slow the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-11, which puts a temporary ban on events or gatherings over 50...
Mar 16, 2020
State offices encourage restaurant patronage through alternative means
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Several Michigan offices are weighing in with tips for grocery shopping and patronizing restaurants while the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold. In response to Go...
Mar 16, 2020
Michigan State Police warn liquor licensees to comply with shutdown order
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In response to Governor Whitmer’s order to shut down area restaurants and other businesses, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is warning all state li...
Mar 16, 2020
Whitmer signs executive order extending unemployment benefits
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to help expand unemployment benefits to workers affected by coronavirus matters. Monday, Whitmer signed Executi...
Mar 16, 2020
Tulip Time: Canceled
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Tulip Time Festival officials announced the 91st celebration scheduled for May 2-10, 2020, is canceled. In an email to media, officials said they were guided by county, st...
Mar 16, 2020
Bars, restaurants, theaters, gyms, and more to close
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Monday signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delive...
Mar 16, 2020
Consumers suspends shutoffs for vulnerable customers
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – Consumers Energy announced Monday they are suspending shutoffs for low income and senior customers because of non-payments. The utility says they recognize that many custome...
Mar 16, 2020
