Category Archives: State News
Former Congressman John Conyers Jr. passes away
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Former Congressman John Conyers Jr. has passed away at the age of 90 as announced by members of his family. Conyers was the longest-serving African-American Congressma...
Oct 27, 2019
Albion College gets $8 million alumni gift
ALBION, MI (WTVB) – Albion College says it has received the largest gift in the history of the college in hopes it will help students overcome obstacles while they pursue their degree. Sally and...
Oct 25, 2019
Coldwater man charged in death of baby daughter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – After a eight month investigation into the death of five-month-old Luna Royer-King, Coldwater Director of Public Safety Joe Scheid announced Thursday that the baby’s...
Oct 24, 2019
Chillier temps in Michigan, but EEE is still a concern
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Although the temperatures are dropping, state health officials say residents still need to be cautious due to the continuing risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The M...
Oct 24, 2019
Northern Michigan couple picks up huge lottery check
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) — A northern Michigan couple is a lot richer thanks to claiming the 80-million dollar Powerball jackpot from the September 21, 2019 drawing. Phillip and Dawn Chippewa of Sutto...
Oct 24, 2019
Inmate jumps from moving van
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) — An inmate who jumped out of a moving transport van on US-127 in Lansing on Wednesday has died from his injuries. The inmate has been identified as 21-year-old Maquise Oliver...
Oct 24, 2019
Indiana Michigan Power warning of new phone scam
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Indiana Michigan Power is warning its customers of a new scam phone call affecting areas of its coverage. According to an official press release, the company has adopt...
Oct 23, 2019
Gov. Whitmer signs bills expanding Child Welfare rules
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that she has signed House Bills 4549-4550, which are meant to expand the role of child welfare staff and programs to bett...
Oct 23, 2019
MDHHS announces grants for lead hazard services
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will award more than $6.5 million in grants to help expand residential lead hazard control s...
Oct 23, 2019
Bipartisan legislation introduced to support new employees with disabilities
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — State Reps. Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo) and Steve Marino have introduced bipartisan legislation to support new employees with disabilities in honor of National Disabilit...
Oct 23, 2019
