Category Archives: State News
AG Nessel planning appeal of Court of Claims’ decision in Enbridge lawsuit
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that she has filed an appeal of the Court of Claims' decision in the lawsuit brought by Enbridge against the Govern...
Nov 05, 2019
Secretary of State to close for Veterans Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding Michigan residents that all Secretary of State offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, ...
Nov 05, 2019
Almost 90% of Michigan retailers refuse tobacco sales to minors, data says
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care has announced that 89.5% of retailers refused to sell tobacco ...
Nov 05, 2019
Officials urging fire safety awareness after increase in home fire deaths
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new report from LARA says that 86 people have died in home fires this year to date. As a result, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is urging Michiganders to spend t...
Nov 05, 2019
New voter? Still time to register thanks to Proposal 3
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Today is election day but a high number of voters may have already cast their ballots. This is the first November election with Proposal 3 in place including no reason...
Nov 05, 2019
Gov. Whitmer declares November as Homeless Awareness Month
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation declaring November as Homeless Awareness Month. "I am a proud life-long Michigander who is dedicated to making this...
Nov 04, 2019
MDHHS announces new educational meetings for Healthy Michigan Plan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced newly-scheduled regional forums regarding work requirements for Healthy Michigan Plan benefi...
Nov 04, 2019
Michigan businessman Roger Penske purchases the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
DETROIT (WKZO AM/FM) – The former longtime owner of Michigan International Speedway is taking ownership of one of the world's most famous racetracks. Penske Entertainment Corp. - a subsidiary of...
Nov 04, 2019
Mid-winter-like cold headed to the Mitten State
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) – Three cold air masses are set to move over Michigan in the next two weeks. It won't just be a mid-November type cold. It will be an early January type of cold. The depth o...
Nov 04, 2019
Open enrollment for health insurance now underway in Michigan
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) – Open enrollment for health insurance through the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace is now underway. Department of Insurance and Financial Services director Anita Fox s...
Nov 04, 2019
