Category Archives: State News
Governor Whitmer Appoints Darnella D. Williams to the 3rd Circuit Court
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer Sunday appointed Darnella D. Williams to the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County. Williams is currently the deputy chief of staff for the Wayne Cou...
Mar 16, 2020
MDOT waives seasonal weight restrictions for trucks supporting COVID-19 relief efforts
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Sunday that the department will exempt from seasonal weight restrictions motor carriers and drivers providing direct as...
Mar 16, 2020
Whitmer ordering bars and restaurants to close
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to stop dine in service as of 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon in an effort to stop the spread...
Mar 16, 2020
Firekeepers Casino and Hotel closes due to spread of COVID-19
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – The leadership of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the executive team at FireKeepers Casino Hotel announced on Sunday that in order to protect the h...
Mar 16, 2020
Whitmer Orders Enhanced Restrictions on Price Gouging
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Sunday to temporarily increase restrictions on price gouging. Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office’s employee...
Mar 15, 2020
Michigan's COVID-19 Infection Count: 65
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Michigan’s COVID-19 case count is 65. Oakland County has the highest number of cases, 16, followed by Wayne, 9 (8 in Detroit); Macomb 8; Washtenaw, 7; and Kent 5. In...
Mar 15, 2020
Michigan Church Denominations' COVID-19 Response
HOLLAND, MI(WHTC-AM/FM) — Churches, like schools, have announced temporary widespread changes in services, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noting that the situation varies by community, Re...
Mar 14, 2020
Whitmer Orders Limits to Juvenile and Healthcare Facilities
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) –Gov. Gretchen Whitmer imposed temporary restrictions on visits to health care facilities, residential care facilities, community care facilities, and juvenile justice facil...
Mar 14, 2020
MDOC bans visits to state prisons
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will cease in-person visiting of prisoners effective immediately for the safety of staff, prisoners and the public. This will a...
Mar 14, 2020
SOS Branch Offices move to appointment-only operation
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced at a press conference Friday that all 131 Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will be changing operations to slow the spre...
Mar 14, 2020
