Category Archives: State News
Vice President Pence coming to West Michigan
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Michigan. On December 4, Pence will visit Portage, Holland, and Grand Rapids, meeting with faith and community leaders during th...
Nov 28, 2019
Consumers Energy warning of severe Thanksgiving weather
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Weather conditions over Thanksgiving weekend are expected to get worse over time. Current estimates include high winds of over 60 MPH, plus snow and rain in some areas...
Nov 26, 2019
Liberty Mutual warning of distracted holiday driving
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With an increase in holiday traffic due soon, Liberty Mutual is reminding drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. A new study by Liberty Mutual Insurance find...
Nov 26, 2019
Lawmakers consider installing toll booths in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan lawmakers are considering the idea of having toll booths installed in Michigan to raise more funds for the state. The proposition comes in the form of Senate ...
Nov 26, 2019
Federal judge allows Michigan Redistricting Commission
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A lawsuit meant to block the new Michigan Redistricting Commission will not be upheld in court, according to a new ruling. Previously, Republican lawmakers had issued ...
Nov 26, 2019
AG Nessel, BBB warning of holiday scams
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With the holiday shopping in full swing, the Better Business Bureau and Attorney General Dana Nessel are partnering up to warn citizens of holiday scams. Specifically,...
Nov 25, 2019
Gilchrist orders flags at half-staff for murdered police officer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 6th to honor Detroit Police Officer Rasheen McClain, who was kil...
Nov 25, 2019
Berrien County appeals to State for erosion help
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Historically high lake levels are pummeling Lake Michigan shorelines, and local officials are looking for more help to combat the rising tides. Last Thursday, t...
Nov 25, 2019
Michigan Fire Marshal urging Thanksgiving safety precautions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is reminding Michigan citizens to take proper safety precautions when cooking for Thanksgiving Day, the leading day for home cooking...
Nov 25, 2019
State police trooper hit by drunk driver in Berrien Co.
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A state police trooper and a truck driver are hurt after a drunk driver crashed into two semi-tractor trailers in Berrien County. It happened around 3 a.m. Mond...
Nov 25, 2019
