Category Archives: State News
Wind causes damage in Hartford; high waves along lakeshore
HARTFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The wet and windy conditions are causing some problems for residents in Van Buren County and those along the lakeshore. Authorities were called to a home in the 200 b...
Oct 16, 2019
Flavored vaping ban lifted via court order; Whitmer seeks Supreme Court ruling
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A judge on the Court of Claims has issued a preliminary injunction into Governor Whitmer’s ban on flavored vaping products as of Tuesday. As a result, the State ...
Oct 15, 2019
Bill introduced to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — On Monday Governor Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring October 14, 2019 as Indigenous Peoples' Day, but a proposal in Lansing could change Columbus Day on a state ...
Oct 15, 2019
Michigan Farm Bureau expecting record lows for crops
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Farm Bureau is warning that farmers may see record lows for crops this harvest season, based on data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Acc...
Oct 14, 2019
WMU explains "Big Idea" to help enroll new students
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In order to combat dwindling enrollment numbers, Western Michigan University is applying a "Think Big" initiative to be more accommodating to the needs of students. ...
Oct 14, 2019
Michigan State trooper found guilty of domestic assault
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Michigan State Trooper has been found guilty of two felony counts and two misdemeanor counts after assaulting a female colleague. Adam Mullin, 25, of Millington, was...
Oct 14, 2019
Reese's is most popular Halloween candy in Michigan, study says
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new study by Bid on Equipment suggests that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the most popular Halloween candy in Michigan. According to an official press release...
Oct 14, 2019
Fifth EEE death in West Michigan confirmed
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Health officials are reporting that the tenth victim of the mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis has died, making the fifth EEE death this year. 72-yea...
Oct 14, 2019
Frost advisory on the horizon...what to protect?
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) – A frost advisory is in effect for almost all of southern Michigan for tonight and early Tuesday morning. Widespread frost is expected in the frost advisory area...so will ...
Oct 14, 2019
Beer company creating a 100% recyclable beer bottle
DENMARK (WKZO AM/FM) – One beer company is breaking the mold when it comes to sustainability. Denmark-based Carlsberg is working to create the world’s first paper bottle made from sourced ...
Oct 14, 2019
