Category Archives: State News
AUDIO: National Champions Rally tonight at University Arena for WMU hockey team
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A National Champions Rally is being held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at University Arena in Kalamazoo for the Western Michigan University hockey team. The Broncos won their first...
Apr 14, 2025
WMU captures NCAA mens hockey title
ST. LOUIS, MO (WKZO AM/FM) - After never trailing on college hockey's biggest stage, Western Michigan University claimed its first ever national championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University ...
Apr 13, 2025
Governor Whitmer says she stayed at White House to "make the case for Michigan"
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she was not expecting to be invited to President Trump's press conference at the White House Wednesday. She says she stayed desp...
Apr 11, 2025
Michigan Supreme Court bans life without parole sentences for 19, 20-year-old murderers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Life in prison without parole sentences for 19-and-20-year-olds convicted of murder are now banned in Michigan. The state Supreme Court ruled those sentences are "cruel and ...
Apr 11, 2025
Jessica Swartz to challenge Congressman Huizenga again in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jessica Swartz will run for the U.S. House again in 2026. The Democrat took on Republican incumbent Congressman Bill Huizenga of Zeeland last year and received 43.4% of th...
Apr 10, 2025
Michigan has been hit with 14 tornadoes so far in 2025
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan, on average, gets 15 tornadoes a year every year. 2025 is different. The National Weather Service has now confirmed 14 tornadoes have hit Michigan so far this yea...
Apr 09, 2025 Lori Higgins took this picture of a tornado touching down on Prairie Corners Road, just south of Mendon. Courtesy Clayton Lyczynski II - Community Connector Facebook page
AAA expects gas prices to level out soon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Has the roller coaster that is gas prices across Michigan stopped, or is this just a lull before the ride resumes as spring break week winds down? This morning's statewide ...
Apr 08, 2025
Congressman John James joins gubernatorial race in Michigan
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman John James is in the running for governor of Michigan. The Republican announced his campaign yesterday on social media and says he will not seek a third ...
Apr 08, 2025
Man dancing on I-94 dies after being struck by car
COLOMA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Coloma man is dead after a car hit him when he was seen dancing on I-94 Friday morning. The Berrien County Sheriff's Office says a witness reported the man was dancing in t...
Apr 05, 2025
State schools superintendent, former Kalamazoo Public Schools head, to retire
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The top education official in Michigan, who previously served as superintendent for Kalamazoo Public Schools, is stepping down later this year. Dr. Michael Rice. Michigan's ...
Apr 05, 2025 State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice (Photo by John McNeil)
