Category Archives: State News
Bills to combat sexual abuse introduced
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Hearings begin immediately on Senator Margaret O'Brien's initial ten-bill package to address the gaps in the law exploited by Larry Nassar, introduced late Monday afternoo...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 27, 2018
Better Business Bureau warns avoid flood scams
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan has issued list of do's and don'ts for flood victims who could be targeted by scam artists and storm chasers. They make a livin...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 27, 2018
Another gun off the street
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo Public Safety officers were patrolling one of the most dangerous streets in town addressing quality of life complaints very early this morning, when they stopp...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 27, 2018
Fatal crash kills Indiana woman near Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan State Police say a Granger, Indiana woman was killed in a high speed crash when she ran a stop sign at U.S.131 and M-60 and her SUV slammed into a Semi-t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 26, 2018
Package of sex abuse bills to be unveiled today
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Portage State Senator Margaret O'Brien plans to release a package of legislation drafted for her and other lawmakers to close the gaps in the system that former MSU Dr. La...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 26, 2018
UPDATE: Floodwater victim identified
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Public Safety Department has released the name of the man whose body was found by a kyacker in the floodwater near a business along Riverview Drive on Sund...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 25, 2018
Power outages leave thousands in the dark
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) — Because of high winds, thousands are without power in South West Michigan. Consumers Energy reports there are nearly 1300 in Allegan County, and over 2100, or about a quar...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 25, 2018
State Police investigate fatal crash
MARTIN TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) — State Police say a 48-year-old Vicksburg man is dead after he was struck by a semi-tractor-trailer rig along U.S. 131. Troopers say the man was driving south in Al...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 24, 2018
UPDATE: Floodwaters recede, leave mess behind
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo City officials and the National Weather Service report that the Kalamazoo River leveled off at about 11.7 feet Saturday and water levels have been slowly decre...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 23, 2018
Gov Snyder Reveals Marshall Plan for Talent
DETROIT (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Rick Snyder wants to spend 100-million dollars by 2024 to improve the skills and training of those who live in Michigan. Unveiling his Marshall Plan for Talent on...
localnews@mwcradio.com Feb 23, 2018




