Category Archives: State News
Whitmer appoints Larry Bell to Michigan Craft Beverage Council
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The founder of Bell’s Brewery has been appointed to a state position as of Monday, March 2. Governor Whitmer has selected Larry J. Bell to serve on the Michigan ...
Mar 02, 2020
BBB Report: Riskiest scams of 2019
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new report published by the Better Business Bureau documents what are being called the “riskiest” types of scams through the year 2019. According to the ...
Mar 02, 2020
Experts predict early spring season in Michigan
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Experts are projecting an early spring season for Michigan and the rest of the world thanks to the Spring Equinox coming early this year. According to research publish...
Mar 02, 2020
BCSO investigate semi crash after driver had apparent medical issues
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI. - (WTVB) - A Union City truck driver escaped with minor injuries on Monday morning after some apparent medical issues led to his semi crashing into some trees in Girard Township. ...
Mar 02, 2020
Motherhouse on Nazareth campus demolished
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — After an outpouring of prayers, protests, and petitions, the Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse is now demolished. A group who started savenazareth.com pushed to rais...
Mar 02, 2020
First in-state test for coronavirus disease completed
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Laboratories received and tested a specimen from an Oakland County resident. Based on the patien...
Mar 01, 2020
Calhoun County woman sentenced for hiding mother's body
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Battle Creek area woman will not be spending any time behind bars after she was sentenced for concealing the death of her mother and stealing from a local chu...
Feb 28, 2020
WMU hosting conference to recruit more teachers of color
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Public School district is co-sponsoring a conference at Western Michigan University this weekend in hopes of recruiting more teachers of color. Only 13...
Feb 28, 2020
Gov. Whitmer activates Emergency Operations Center amid COVID-19
WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is activating the state’s Emergency Operations Center amid concerns of the coronavirus. The governor along with state health o...
Feb 28, 2020
Michigan UPS drivers honored for crash-free driving
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — UPS is out with their annual list of drivers being honored for years of safe deliveries. Their worldwide “Circle of Honor” recognition is for drivers who have ...
Feb 27, 2020
