Category Archives: State News
Gov. Whitmer congratulating veteran-friendly institutions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In honor of Veterans Day, Governor Whitmer is congratuating several institutions and departments that are Veteran-friendly. "Our veterans put their lives on the line f...
Nov 11, 2019
Snowy slide-offs reported statewide; winter driving tips
UNDATED, MI — (WKZO AM/FM) — Winter may have arrived a little early in Southwest Michigan. Some areas have been dealing with snow on and off for the past couple of weeks, while other areas...
Nov 11, 2019
Whitmer signs bill to help protect domestic violence victims
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer has signed new legislation into law that is meant to help better protect victims of domestic violence. As written, Senate Bill 257 will require deferr...
Nov 10, 2019
22 presidential candidates on the ballot
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – 18 Democrats and four Republicans will be on the 2020 presidential primary ballot in Michigan when voters go to the polls March 10, 2020. The candidate list was released Fri...
Nov 08, 2019
UPDATE: Detroit area man killed walking along I-94 in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Detroit area man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on I-94 in Portage. Kalamazoo County dispatchers first received a call shortly after 9:00 p.m. Wednesday ab...
Nov 06, 2019
Report: Michigan citizens use new rights to cast votes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A report from the Secretary of State office shows that preliminary data from the Nov. 5 election indicates that Michiganders are taking advantage of their new voting r...
Nov 06, 2019
PFAS bill introduced by Senator Peters advances in Senate
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Bipartisan legislation introduced by by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has been unanimously approv...
Nov 06, 2019
Rep. Iden sponsoring bipartisan student athlete bill
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Bipartisan legislation has been introduced by State Reps. Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo) and Joe Tate (D-Detroit) would help better compensate Michigan student athletes. R...
Nov 06, 2019
MDOT offering tips to prepare vehicles and homes for Winter
LANSING, MI – (WKZO AM/FM) — With the Winter season on the horizon, The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is now offering tips to help citizens prepare in advance. "Winter is on...
Nov 05, 2019
MDOT announces new flag device for Mackinac Bridge
MACKINAW CITY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that a new device will unfurl a 30-foot by 60-foot American flag from the north tower of the Mackinac Bri...
Nov 05, 2019
