Category Archives: State News
Sen. Jones proposes banning marijuana-infused beer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Michigan lawmaker is introducing legislation to prohibit marijuana-infused beer in the state. Senator Rick Jones of Grand Ledge says bar owners and bartenders claim ...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 01, 2018
Guilty verdict for running down, killing cyclists
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –After four hours of diliberation, the jury in the Charles Pickett Jr. murder trial has returned a verdict of guilty on all counts. That includes five counts of second...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 01, 2018
UPDATE: Holland Twp. shooting victims ID'ed
HOLLAND TWP (WHTC-AM/FM) — Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the three people shot dead Sunday in Holland Township. Autopsies are scheduled today for Latthida Kommon...
localnews@mwcradio.com May 01, 2018
Rep. Iden's online gambling bill under fire
DETROIT (WKZO AM/FM) — A bill proposed by Representative Brandt Iden of Oshtemo to legalize online gambling in Michigan is drawing some heavy fire from a state health official, and the Detroit N...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 30, 2018
Pickett trial ending, Willis trial beginning
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — One major criminal trial will be coming to an end Tuesday, just as another one is getting started in West Michigan. The jury in the Charles Pickett murder trial will repor...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 30, 2018
Dry weather now creating elevated fire risk
UNDATED (WTVB) – The National Weather Service says there is an elevated fire danger Monday afternoon acoss much of Michigan. Forecasters say there is an increased risk for grass, brush and ditch...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 30, 2018
Three Holland Township family members shot dead
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI. (WHTC-AM/FM) — An apparent family argument led to a shooting which left two men and a woman dead in Holland Township, according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Capt. Mark ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 30, 2018
Trump in Michigan over the weekend
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — President Trump threatened to shut down the U.S. Government if he doesn't get funding for his border wall, slammed democrats, the media and immigrants and talk...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 29, 2018
New ailments considered for pot prescriptions
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — The Medical Marijuana Review Panel has taken public comment on why pot should be made available by prescription to the sufferers of 22 new medical conditions. That would b...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 29, 2018
Doctor facing charges found dead
MONTCALM COUNTY (WKZO AM/FM) — A Kent County Physician who faced a court date this coming week to face charges that he sexually assaulted patients has been found dead near the Flat River in a St...
localnews@mwcradio.com Apr 29, 2018
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