Category Archives: State News
MI petition drive seeks to ban abortions after first heartbeat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Demonstrators are protesting against several new abortion bans introduced in different states, including Michigan. More than 400 rallies were held across the country...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 22, 2019
Ford Field could still see the NFL Draft
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Hang onto your hats, Lions fans…the revelry that is the NFL Draft could be coming your way. A recent Detroit Free Press article states that Lions team officials ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 21, 2019
Double Shooting in Robinson Township
OTTAWA COUNTY (WHTC-AM/FM) — Two men were shot just after midnight today, May 21, 2019, according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sgt. Christie Wendt. It happened in the 14000 Block of 108th Av...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 21, 2019
NHTSA's "Click It or Ticket" campaign underway
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Law enforcement officers are reminding drivers that buckling up not only saves lives, but it also saves you some money. The statewide “Click It or Ticket” ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 20, 2019
Upton, Huizenga Give US-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement Nod
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Zeeland Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga and St. Joseph Republican Fred Upton each issued statements saying they’re pleased with an the agreement made between th...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 20, 2019
Tornado confirmed in Barry County
LACEY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials with the National Weather Service are confirming that a tornado touched down in southeastern Barry County. The EF-0 tornado was recorded just before 6:30 p.m. ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 20, 2019
Holland Township Shooting Injures One
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP (WHTC-AM/FM) — A 37-year-old Holland Township man was shot early Sunday morning, according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Dill. The incident happened just after mid...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 19, 2019
Battle Creek man in jail after road rage incident in Calhoun Co
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Battle Creek man is in jail after allegedly shooting at another vehicle in Calhoun County Saturday night. WWMT-TV reports police responded to a 9-1-1 call from ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 19, 2019
Amash: Country Before Party; Impeachment an Option
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) - Republican Rep. Justin Amash on Saturday suggested impeachment as an option. He is the first Republican member of Congress to do so. On Twitter, he posted series of statements, ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 19, 2019
Patten convicted of First Degree Murder
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) – A St. Joseph County jury convicted 29-year-old Zachary Patten of 1st degree murder, felony murder, and other charges of Friday. Patten was already serving a life sentenc...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 18, 2019




