Category Archives: State News
Tudor Dixon not seeking governor's office, U.S. Senate in 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican Tudor Dixon says she will not seek either the governor's office or U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Dixon was the GOP gubernatorial nominee in 2022, losing to incum...
Jul 10, 2025 GOP candidate for Governor (courtesy of tudordixon.com)
Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg soars 50% after reports Italy's Ferrero nearing buyout
(Reuters) -WK Kellogg's shares soared 50% in premarket trading on Thursday after a source told Reuters the Italian candy maker behind Ferrero Rocher is nearing a deal to buy the firm, uniting two of t...
Jul 10, 2025
236 employees to be laid off as cannabis company plans to close 20 Michigan dispensaries
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After some in the industry predicted 2025 could be a watershed year for legalized marijuana retailers in Michigan, a cannabis company has announced it is closing its 20 Mi...
Jul 09, 2025
Senator Nesbitt wants federal investigation of MEDC grant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is calling for the federal government to investigate a growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. ...
Jul 09, 2025 alexskopje / Depositphotos.com
Fourth Of July Mackinac Bridge crossings down from 2024
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Mackinac Bridge had fewer crossings for the Fourth of July holiday than last year, but officials say delays were down. Mackinac Bridge Authority spokesman James Lake ...
Jul 09, 2025 daveynin / CC
Michigan's average gas price down 11-cents in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Filling up the gas tank in Michigan is 11 a gallon cheaper this week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now $3.15, down 5 from last month and 43 less than last ye...
Jul 07, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard increasing Lake Michigan patrols for July 4th weekend
MILWAUKEE, WI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement will increase boating safety patrols over the Fourth of July weekend on Lake Michigan. The Coast Guard says it's part of Ope...
Jul 03, 2025
MDOT lifts lane and speed restrictions in most construction zones for the holiday weekend
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says it's continuing its tradition of easing travel through construction zones during holiday weekends. For the Independence Day w...
Jul 02, 2025 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com
AUDIO: Russ Kavalhuna takes over as WMU president
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Russ Kavalhuna is Western Michigan University's tenth president and took over yesterday from former president Edward Montgomery. It was Kavalhuna's third first day at WMU ...
Jul 02, 2025 The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as the school's 10th president April 23, 2025 (courtesy WMU)
State lawmakers miss July 1 deadline to approve K-12 budget for Fiscal Year 2026
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The July 1st deadline to pass the state's School Aid Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has passed with no budget voted on by the Michigan House. Representatives had Senate Bill 16...
Jul 02, 2025 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
