Category Archives: State News
November 17-23 is Utility Scam Awareness Week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — November 17-23 marks Utility Scam Awareness Week in Michigan, and Attorney General Dana Nessel and other officials are working to help make Michigan citizens more awar...
Nov 18, 2019
BBB of Western Michigan offering update on robocall scams
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan is providing citizens some updates and tips in regards to robocall scams. Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan CEO...
Nov 18, 2019
NFPA issuing Thanksgiving fire safety tips
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Data provided by the National Fire Protection Association indicates that three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day more than any other day of th...
Nov 18, 2019
Chick-Fil-A changing donation practices
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Fast food chain Chick-Fil-A has announced that it will no longer be making donations to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Both of these orga...
Nov 18, 2019
Health officials: Colder weather means no more mosquitoes
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Thanks to the colder weather, health officials say mosquitoes carrying the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus no longer pose a threat. Jillian Conrad with the Be...
Nov 18, 2019
Ford workers ratify new contract
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) – With 56.3% in favor, the new contract between Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers union is a done deal. The contract was ratified Friday covering four years, giv...
Nov 18, 2019
Gas prices drop slightly around the state this week
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) – Gas prices in Michigan have slipped eight cents compared to a week ago. According to AAA Michigan, drivers are now paying an average of $2.44 per gallon for regular unleade...
Nov 18, 2019
St. Joseph County mom sentenced for abusing infant daughter
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — On Friday, a St. Joseph County judge sentenced Angel Rickett to serve eight to 40 years in prison for child abuse against her infant daughter. The Constantin...
Nov 15, 2019
UPDATE: Missing Battle Creek woman found
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — On Saturday night, Battle Creek Police reported that Melissa “Missy” Skutt was safely located. She is now with family and church members. No details w...
Nov 15, 2019
Auto insurance assessment to drop next year
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is dropping the assessment charged per vehicle from $220 to $100 next year which will decrease car insurance payments for Michig...
Nov 15, 2019
