Category Archives: State News
A Murder Charge for Jared Chance
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Kent County Prosecutor Office announced Wednesday a murder charge is being filed against former Holland resident Jared Chance. He is due in Kent County’s 61st Di...
Jan 03, 2019
At long last Dalton trial set to begin
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The jury selection process is expected to begin today in the trial of Jason Dalton, Kalamazoo's so-called "Uber killer". Dalton is charged with shooting 8 people in thre...
Jan 03, 2019
Calley Transitions to SBAM President
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - It didn't take long for Brian Calley to land on his feet. Term-limited as Lieutenant Governor and unsuccessful in gaining the Republican nomination in last August's primary ...
Jan 02, 2019
Another House Fire Near South Haven, Another Family Dog Perishes
GENEVA TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - For the second straight evening, crews from South Haven Area Emergency Services and surrounding areas had to respond to a house fire that led to the death of a family do...
Jan 02, 2019
Wrong-Way Driver Blamed for at Least Two I-96 Crashes
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — A 33-year-old Grand Rapids woman allegedly caused several crashes on Interstate 96 in Marne yesterday and is now in critical condition at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospi...
Jan 02, 2019
New Year's babies arrive soon after midnight
BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — This year's New Year's Babies did not wait long to make their appearances. Just six minutes past midnight at the BirthPlace at Bronson Battle Creek, Daylen ...
Jan 01, 2019
Whitmer Sworn In as Governor: "Roll Up Our Sleeves, Build Bridges Together"
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Gretchen Whitmer talked about cooperation as she took the oath of office on Tuesday as Michigan’s 49th Governor. The former state Senator said that what “t...
Jan 01, 2019
Icy start to holiday weekend
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — It was a few days late but we finally got some snow on the ground, just enough to leave icy roadways behind, causing a number of slide offs and minor crashes. The worst ...
Dec 30, 2018
Holiday death toll spikes
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Despite the nicer weather for Christmas travelers, this year, the holiday death toll more than doubled, jumping from 4 last year to 10 deaths this year. It's a preliminary...
Dec 29, 2018
Governor Snyder vetoes some, signs many more
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Snyder waited until late on the Friday before a New Year's holiday to announce a majority the bills he signed and the bills he vetoed, knowing wide spread critici...
Dec 29, 2018
