Category Archives: State News
Advisory in effect for Pere Marquette Park due to high E. Coli levels
MUSKEGON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –Officials are warning not to swim in Lake Michigan at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon due to elevated E. coli levels. E. Coli can trigger diarrhea, urinary tract infec...
Jun 25, 2019
Water Safety Guidelines from Ottawa County Sheriff's Marine Patrol
OTTAWA COUNTY (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit Sgt. Eric Westveer issued a safety statement, in light of high-water levels. Safety concerns, he said, include electri...
Jun 25, 2019
Court date for man in Amish buggy deaths delayed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County District Court preliminary examination for an Angola, Indiana man who is facing charges in connection with the deaths of three children in a June 7, 2019...
Jun 25, 2019
"Raccoon Recycling Squad" promotes proper recycling
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan is launching a new $2-million dollar campaign to educate residents about proper recycling habits. The new "Know it Before You Throw It" campaign stresses the ...
Jun 25, 2019
Gov. Whitmer requesting federal funding for Great Lakes cleanup
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Whitmer is asking congress for $875 Million to fund a Great Lakes Cleanup project over the next five years. Whitmer wrote a letter requesting assistance to th...
Jun 24, 2019
Family and Friends Grieve Death of Avery June Betts, 7
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Avery June Betts, 7, who was being treated for an aggressive type of brain tumor, has died, according to her family and friends. In a note posted on the Facebook page used...
Jun 24, 2019
10-year-old Grand Rapids shooting victim afraid to return home
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –A 10 year old Grand Rapids girl was released from the hospital after she was hit by a stray bullet in the leg. 20 bullets were fired toward the home of Jayana Floy...
Jun 24, 2019
McCann introduces legislation to reduce campaign contribution limits
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Senator Sean McCann is introducing legislation that would reduce the allowable amounts of money that can be contributed to a candidate’s campaign. He made that...
Jun 24, 2019
Michigan GOP headquarters vandalized
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Police are searching for a vandal after profanity was spray painted onto the Michigan Republican Party Headquarters in Lansing over the weekend. The red graffiti spell...
Jun 24, 2019
'Superhero' Betts Fundraiser June 29-30, 2019
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Saugatuck Township firefighters and a lot of friends are hosting a car wash from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, 2019, at the Saugatuck Department of Publi...
Jun 24, 2019
