Category Archives: State News
AAA: Red light running deaths hit 10 year high
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A new AAA study says the number of people killed by drivers running red lights is now at a 10-year high. Their most recent data shows that 939 people died back in 2017...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2019
Rhode Island man federally charged for taking Allegan Co. teen
HOPKINS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Rhode Island man already facing charges for taking an Allegan County teen out of the state is now facing additional federal charges. 43-year-old Charles Mor...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2019
MDOT suspending construction projects over holiday weekend
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In the interest of smoother and safer travel, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be lifting several restrictions and suspending construction projects over ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
Michigan health officials investigating cases of vaping
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan health officials are continuing their investigation of lung illnesses tied to vaping and e-cigarettes, according to an official press release. The Michigan De...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
Governor Whitmer and Republicans continue to disagree on budget
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Lawmakers in Lansing are continuing to negotiate a budget for the next fiscal year. In a press conference Wednesday, Governor Whitmer said that Republicans have yet to...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
Verizon and AT&T take steps against robocalls; Nessel comments
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Telecom providers Verizon and AT&T are taking preventive measures to crack down on robocallers. In an official press release Wednesday, Verizon announced that it w...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
Flags lowered to honor former State Rep. Don Gilmer
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, August 29, 2019, to honor the life and ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
Ottawa County Man Wins Big In Michigan Lottery
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — An Ottawa County man turned a little bit of luck into a huge payday when he won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s $500,000 Wild Time instant game. The lucky pl...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 28, 2019
62nd-annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk - what to know
MACKINAW CITY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With Labor Day just around the corner, many citizens are preparing for the Mackinac Bridge Walk event, which has taken place annually for the last 62 years. Acco...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 27, 2019
Study: Michigan teachers spend $628 yearly on school supplies
UNDATED, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With a new semester around the corner for both college and K-12 students, teachers in Michigan will need to purchase classroom supplies out of pocket. A study by the E...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 27, 2019




