Category Archives: State News
Ban on teen vaping headed for Governor's desk
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Legislation that would ban the use of vaping devices and materials by teens, ban sales of to minors and make it a crime for a teen to possess vaping products has clear...
May 16, 2019
Porn ring suspect sentenced to federal penitentiary
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A woman from Portage has been sentenced to a federal penitentiary for taking photos of a child in a shower and sharing them with others. 29-year-old Rachel Burrell ple...
May 16, 2019
Feds join investigation of Kalamazoo Church fire
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo's Fire Marshal says they aren't sure yet what sparked a fire at a church in the East Side Neighborhood. Federal Agents have joined the investigation. A neighbo...
May 15, 2019
Golden Raisin Recall declared
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — If you are a fan of golden raisins, you may want to check your shelves. A New York based firm is recalling the raisins, which are also called "Sultanas" because of undecla...
May 15, 2019
Governor threatens veto of abortion restrictions
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Republicans in the Michigan House and Senate rushed through legislation banning Dialation and Evacuation abortions yesterday. It's only used when a late abortion is warran...
May 15, 2019
Critical crash victim flees despite injuries
ALBION TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — A Springport woman who fled the scene of a violent rollover crash in Albion Township, despite serious injuries, may face charges if she recovers. Calhoun County De...
May 15, 2019
UPDATE: Kentwood girl found safe; Amber Alert over
KENTWOOD (WKZO)– An Amber Alert has been issued in Kent County for 4-year-old Faith Martinez after she was reported missing. Faith was last seen with her mother, 30-year-old Pettra Aliesha Yahya...
May 14, 2019
No injuries in Calhoun County oil well explosions
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – No injuries were reported after a pair of oil wells exploded late Tuesday morning in Calhoun County's Marengo Township. The explosions and fire took place at an oil...
May 14, 2019
UPDATE: Zeeland High Schools Briefly Locked Down During Police Incident
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) — Several Zeeland schools went into a shelter-in-place mode, then on a hard lockdown after school and police officials were alerted to threats made by a former student, acco...
May 14, 2019
Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 201...
May 14, 2019
