Category Archives: State News
Pure Michigan's Lorenz tells Chamber breakfast they are "not dead"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Pure Michigan Vice President David Lorenz told an economic breakfast meeting hosted by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday that while their funding will run out at th...
Dec 17, 2019
Michigan will continue accepting refugees into communities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan cities and communities will continue to accept refugees, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has revealed. Previously, the Trump Administration had issued an executive ...
Dec 16, 2019
Gov. Whitmer, A.G. Nessel Remind Consumers of Pricing Protections
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel today released pricing protection information to remind shoppers of their consumer financial rights during the h...
Dec 16, 2019
Package theft bills take effect today
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Bills aimed at stopping the growing trend of package thefts from homes became effective today. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills earlier this year...
Dec 16, 2019
Gas prices down nine cents this week in state
DEARBORN, Mi (WTVB) – According to AAA Michigan, gas prices in the state have dropped nine cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.48 per gallon for regula...
Dec 16, 2019
Governor Whitmer to visit west Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer is making a stop in west Michigan Monday to give back to the community. Her office, Meijer, and Feeding America West Michigan are teaming up to d...
Dec 16, 2019
Kalamazoo teacher announces run for Congress
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kalamazoo area teacher is challenging Congressman Fred Upton in the 2020 U.S. House race. 35-year-old Jen Richardson is a part-time teacher at the Kalamazoo Area M...
Dec 16, 2019
Michigan among the lowest in Christmas spirit in the U.S.
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new report says Michigan is among the states that have the least amount of holiday cheer. Michigan is ranked at number 41 on Century Link’s new list that ran...
Dec 15, 2019
Road closures and parking areas announced for President Trump's visit to Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Planning continues for the December 18th reelection campaign visit with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to Battle Creek. City officials say w...
Dec 14, 2019
PFAS: Where it stands in Washington and Michigan
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — New legislation in Washington could help Michigan tackle PFAS contamination. Earlier this week, a massive $245 million dollar settlement was reached in federal court t...
Dec 13, 2019
