Category Archives: State News
Bissell hosts "Empty the Shelters" adoption day
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Those looking to bring a 4-legged friend into their homes this holiday season will have the perfect time to do so this weekend. The Bissell Pet Foundation is holding...
Dec 13, 2019
Benson: 30 minute SOS visits possible but more work to do
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she’s making improvements to the secretary of state branch offices but there is still more work to do. On Thursday she hel...
Dec 13, 2019
WMU president receives $25K raise and extension
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The president of Western Michigan University is receiving a large raise and contract extension after a yearly performance review. WMU President Edward Montgomery was...
Dec 12, 2019
Tight security planned for Trump/Pence visit to BC
BATTLE CREEK, MI – (WTVB) – The scheduled appearances by President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence next Wednesday night at Kellogg Arena is causing many logistical and planning questio...
Dec 12, 2019
AG Nessel, other AG's calling for fentanyl to remain a Schedule I drug
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — AG Dana Nessel has joined up with every single other Attorneys General in the U.S. to urge that the drug fentanyl remain a Schedule I drug. Under U.S. law, Schedule I ...
Dec 11, 2019
Legislation introduced to expand Michigan bottle deposit law
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Legislation has been introduced in Lansing that would expand on Michigan’s bottle deposit law. In Michigan, most carbonated beverage containers can be returned f...
Dec 11, 2019
Three Rivers receives two electric buses
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Three Rivers Public Schools are set to receive two electric school buses this week. Previously, seven school districts in Michigan were set to receive a total of ...
Dec 11, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence making additional Michigan visits
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Vice President Mike Pence has announced additional visits to Michigan cities, including one with President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, Vice President Pence ...
Dec 11, 2019
Upton, Quigley Legislation to Support Great Lakes Fisheries Passes House
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06) and Mike Quigley (IL-05) to support fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin passed the House of Representa...
Dec 11, 2019
House Passes Huizenga Amended Legislation to Protect Great Lakes Communities from Erosion
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) spoke on the House floor after introducing an amendment to H.R. 729, the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act. H.R. 729 cr...
Dec 11, 2019
