Category Archives: State News
Two escape collision with no injuries
PORTER TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — Cass County Deputies are crediting seat belts with preventing any serious injuries in a crash that was so violent that it tore one of the vehicles to pieces. Deput...
Jan 05, 2019
Medical marijuana recall issued by state regulators
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Here is a first. The State of Michigan is issuing a voluntary recall of specific medical marijuana products because they don't know what impact they might have on pati...
Jan 05, 2019
Walberg says Pelosi and Schumer could end stalemate
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) – As the partial shutdown of the federal government drags on over border security, Michigan’s 7th District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg says there are two peop...
Jan 04, 2019
O'Brien expected to work with McCann as Secretary of Senate
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — A report made last month has now been confirmed. Former State Senator Margaret O'Brien or Portage will continue to work in the State Senate, despite being unseated in the ...
Jan 04, 2019
Powerball Gives Ottawa County Man Power Win
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Adding the Powerplay option to his Powerball ticket paid off for Ottawa County resident Thai Van Nguyen, 44, who turned a $50,000 prize into $100,000 by playing the Michig...
Jan 04, 2019
Suspect in Ashley Young's death charged with open murder
GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO AM/FM) — Jared Chance, the suspect accused of mutilating the body of Ashley Young of Oshtemo, has now been formally charged with open murder and three counts of tampering with...
Jan 04, 2019
Jury selection taking longer but trial could be shorter
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Two days of closed interviews with prospective jurors has resulted in the elemination of half the 200 people in the jury pool. They will try to get down to 14 jurors on ...
Jan 04, 2019
HAAC Show: 'Seeing Through Dutch Eyes'
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Holland Area Arts Council is planing an opening reception for an upcoming exhibition, “Seeing Through Dutch Eyes,” featuring the work of Dutch-American art...
Jan 03, 2019
Oil Spill in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY (WHTC-AM/FM) — State and local agencies are cleaning up a New Year’s Day oil spill near Jenison. Ottawa County Emergency Manager Nick Bonstell said a pipe leading into a near...
Jan 03, 2019
Whitmer getting right to work
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer wasted no time getting to work, on her first day issuing an executive order that she hopes will change the culture that led to the Flint wate...
Jan 03, 2019
