Category Archives: State News
Michigan receives grant for substance abuse disorder needs
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that they will be receiving a grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) in the ...
Oct 22, 2019
EPA announces Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Although the Trump administration has proposed cutting funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the EPA has announced a five-year plan for the program. Acco...
Oct 22, 2019
Confidentiality program for assault survivors passes Michigan Senate
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Lawmakers in Lansing have announced a legislative plan to create an address confidentiality program protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking a...
Oct 22, 2019
State chooses Capitol Christmas tree
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has announced that it will be coordinating the harvest of the official 2019 state Christmas tree ...
Oct 22, 2019
Autonomous shuttle project launches at WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — An autonomous shuttle is now cruising around Western Michigan University’s campus. At a kickoff event on Monday university officials unveiled the small shuttle...
Oct 22, 2019
Kalamazoo City Commission declares climate emergency
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo City Commission has passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency. The resolution is meant to help officials take steps into making Kalamazoo a mor...
Oct 21, 2019
AAA study says number of teen drivers is rising, according to data
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — New data from a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that the number of teen drivers is on the rise. According to an official press release, ...
Oct 21, 2019
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the best Michigan college, study says
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Personal finance website Wallethub has released a new study of the best colleges and universities in Michigan, as well as the entire country. The data released indicat...
Oct 21, 2019
Consumers Energy warning of power outages in West Michigan
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Consumers Energy is reporting that powerful storms Monday have resulted in power outages in the West Michigan region. High winds have been attributed to the outages, w...
Oct 21, 2019
Gas prices as of Monday, Oct. 21, 2019
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) — AAA Michigan is reporting that statewide gas prices are up 7 cents compared to last week, according to the company’s latest update. Michigan drivers are now paying a...
Oct 21, 2019
