Category Archives: State News
Whitmer urges delay of new Healthy Michigan Plan rules
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer is urging lawmakers to halt the passage of new Healthy Michigan Plan laws that are set to begin in January. The new rules would require some Healthy M...
Dec 03, 2019
State Trooper sentenced for assault on female colleague
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the sentencing of State Trooper Adam Mullin, 25, of Millington, for his assault of a female colleague. Previously, ...
Dec 03, 2019
Don't get scammed on Giving Tuesday
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — After days of buying at big retailers, small businesses, and online, Tuesday is all about giving. Giving Tuesday is a global day of using your time, talents, or treasures ...
Dec 03, 2019
Dec. 2-6 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The week of December 2nd through the 6th marks Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in Michigan. Data from Michigan officials indicates that residents age 65 and older r...
Dec 02, 2019
State makes opioid use disorder medication more accessible
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that it will be making opioid treatment medications more accessible. Starting today, the MDH...
Dec 02, 2019
UPDATE: Great Lakes Energy issues power outage update
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — UPDATE: As of 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Crews for Great Lakes Energy are still working to restore power to affected customers. Tuesday morning, the company had repo...
Dec 02, 2019
UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Battle Creek officer shot; officer recovering
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – UPDATE: Police in Battle Creek have announced that Officer Jeff Johnson has left the hospital and is making progress in his recovery. During a press conference Monday a...
Dec 02, 2019
UPDATE: Suspect sought in shooting of Battle Creek officer arrested
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — UPDATE: Battle Creek Police have apprehended the man suspected of shooting at and wounding a BC officer. Andre Yarbrough was discovered in an apartment around 4:2...
Nov 30, 2019
A novel way to get a Christmas tree
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan's national forests have a sweet deal for holiday tree-seekers who want their holiday tree to come with a bit of outside adventure. For a $5 "tree tag" permit, you...
Nov 30, 2019
Protesters stage "die-in" at Portage shopping mall
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A "die-in" to protest climate change, was held at the Crossroads Mall in Portage on Black Friday. People sprawled on the floor of The Crossroads mall Friday, stating t...
Nov 30, 2019
