Category Archives: State News
STD rates increase in Michigan; testing urged
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the Unite...
Oct 29, 2019
USDA announces plans for Domestic Hemp Production Program
Washington, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans for creating a Domestic Hemp Production Program. According to an official press release, the program, as re...
Oct 29, 2019
Gov. Whitmer, Democrats discuss lifting abortion restrictions
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Several abortion-related laws would be repealed under a new plan being discussed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and other Democratic leaders. The plan, called the “...
Oct 29, 2019
Ford issues three vehicle safety recalls
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Ford Motor Company officials have issued three safety recalls, according to a company statement released Tuesday. None of the cases have resulted in crash reports to the c...
Oct 29, 2019
NFPA receiving FEMA funds for drone safety program
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that it will receive just under $1,000,000 in Fire Prevention and Safety Grant money from FEMA for the pu...
Oct 28, 2019
Gas prices drop 14 cents a gallon across state
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) – Gas prices in Michigan dropped 14 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 14 cents ...
Oct 28, 2019
MDOT reminding citizens of work zone safety after recent road worker deaths
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Following the news of two recent road worker deaths, the MIchigan Department of Transportation is reminding citizens of work zone safety. According to an official pres...
Oct 27, 2019
Gov. Whitmer working to educate citizens about domestic violence
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced new efforts to educate the public about domestic violence and its effects on vic...
Oct 27, 2019
Gov. Whitmer bringing vaping case to Supreme Court
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Following the blocking of the Department of Health and Human Services' emergency rules banning flavored nicotine vaping products earlier this month, Governor Whitmer i...
Oct 27, 2019
First test results from vaping products causing injury in Michigan released
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released data regarding recent test results the state received from the Food and Drug Administration (...
Oct 27, 2019
