Category Archives: State News
Four hospitalized after chemical release at Zehnder's Splash Village
FRANKENMUTH, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A chemical release at the Zehnder's Splash Village water park in Frankenmuth has resulted in four people being hospitalized. It happened around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday. Sever...
Mar 05, 2025 (courtesy Zehnder's Splash Village of Frankenmuth)
Shepler's, Mackinac Island Ferry Company sue Mackinac Island over fares and schedules
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A federal lawsuit has been filed against the City of Mackinac Island by Shepler's Incorporated and the Mackinac Island Ferry Company. In the lawsuit, they accuse the ci...
Mar 05, 2025 (courtesy Shepler's ferry)
Called "a rising star" by one Democrat leader, Slotkin to deliver response to Trump address tonight
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress tonight. Senate Minority Le...
Mar 04, 2025 U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin
Whitmer to hold meeting with lawmakers on roads, but Speaker Hall not yet invited
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer will hold an invitation-only meeting Thursday morning with lawmakers to discuss long-term road funding. Lansing-based MIRS News reports House Speak...
Mar 04, 2025 judykennamer / Depositphotos.com
Michigan's average gas price down to $2.96
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan has fallen below three-dollars, starting the week at $2.96. Triple-A Michigan says it's a 12-cent drop in the past week, d...
Mar 03, 2025
Judge tells State House to present nine bills to the governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives is being told by Judge Sima Patel to give the nine bills passed during the lame duck part of the 2023-2024 session to Governor Whitmer....
Feb 28, 2025 Michigan State Capitol
MDHHS says two children in Kent County died from influenza
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Two children have died in Kent County from influenza this flu season. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says they are the fourth and fifth pediatric ...
Feb 28, 2025 John Eisenschenk / CC
Michigan's Slotkin to give Democratic response to Trump's speech
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - Freshman U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will give the Democratic response to President Trump's joint address to Congress next Tuesday. Slotkin barely edged out ...
Feb 28, 2025 (courtesy Elissa Slotkin for U.S. Senate)
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer delivers her 7th State of the State Address
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the state of our state remains strong. She delivered her 7th State of the State Address Wednesday night before a joint session of the Michigan...
Feb 26, 2025
AUDIO: Palisades owner says nuclear plant will have "ultra-safe" small reactor
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The owner of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township says they are planning to have an "ultra-safe" small modular reactor at the site by 2030. Holtec In...
Feb 26, 2025
