Category Archives: State News
Arcadia Brewing to be replaced by Grand Rapids bar
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Arcadia Brewing Company in downtown Kalamazoo has officially stopped making beer and will soon be replaced by a new bar. Arcadia will be replaced by a second locatio...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 18, 2019
Health officials urge cancellations due to EEE
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling on counties where Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been found to cancel or postpone any outdoor activities t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 18, 2019
Nazi flag found flying over Battle Creek school
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – Battle Creek police are trying to find the persons responsible for flying a Nazi flag at the Lakeview School District’s Riverside Elementary. The flag was discove...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 18, 2019
Michigan airports receiving upgrades to reduce PFAS foam exposure
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — All 19 commercial service airports in Michigan will soon have firefighting equipment that will reduce the risk of PFAS exposure thanks to a new grant program. Accordin...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 16, 2019
Best Roads for Fall Color Tours
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The County Road Association of Michigan, the members of which represent all 83 of Michigan’s counties, have collected a list of the best places to check out the chan...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 16, 2019
UAW workers strike GM
LANSING, MI (WJXQ) — The United Auto Workers union is on strike against General Motors, as contract talks failed to reach a tentative agreement before the most recent deal expired Saturday night...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 16, 2019
UPDATE MSP: Three Missing, Endangered Children FOUND
UPDATE: Capt. Mark Bennett and Sheriff Steve Kempker have announced all three children are found and safe. The alert is cancelled. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Michigan State Police officials issued a...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 16, 2019
Berrien County man fights for his life after contracting EEE
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A West Michigan farmer is fighting for his life in a Grand Rapids hospital since contracting Eastern Equine Encephalites, a rare mosquito borne illness which kills o...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 15, 2019
Western Michigan University enhances alert system for students and faculty
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Western Michigan University is enhancing the way it notifies students and staff of potentially dangerous situations. As of September 10, all will receive alerts and ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 14, 2019
Aluminum fabricator plant in Kalamazoo Co. to close
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Hydro Extrusion North America in Kalamazoo County is closing its' doors by the end of 2019. The Norwegian Base aluminum fabricator announced on Friday that it would ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 14, 2019




