Category Archives: State News
Suspect in death of Comstock's fire chief waives prelim
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — The Calhoun County man charged with striking and killing Comstock Township Fire Chief Ed Switalski has waived his preliminary exam and, unless there is a plea bargain, w...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Protests spreading to other venues
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The protests at football games continue, spreading to one local high school game. Half the Maroon Giants of Kalamazoo Central took a knee at their game with Lakeview Thu...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Palisades generates reactions to its changing plans
COVERT (WKZO AM/FM) — The Palisades Nuclear Plant will keep generating until 2022 and most people who live near the plant and represent the area think that is a good thing. Congressmen Fred Upto...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 29, 2017
Former US Attorney Tosses Hat Into State AG Ring
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Patrick Miles is hoping that this latest foray for an elected office will fare better for him that the last one did. The one-time US Attorney for the Western District o...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
West Michigan nominees await final Ambassador confirmations
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Two individuals with West Michigan have been nominated for ambassadorships in Europe. Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra of Holland and Richard Grenell who was born in M...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Bills prevent double dipping on Homestead tax break
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM)– Legislation is headed to the Governor's desk that will make it a misdemeanor to claim a homestead property exemption on a Michigan property, if you are already claiming a s...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Lakeview Teacher resigns after investigation
BATTLE CREEK(WKZO AM/FM)– Here's another case of the imprudent use of social media getting someone in trouble. They let their fingers do the walking, right into a nightmare. A Lakeview High Scho...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Governor says State Police Director is staying
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM)– There have been more calls for State Police Col. Kristie Kibbie Etue to step down or be fired for reposting a statement calling football players who take a knee during the ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Derek Jeter buys a ball club
MIAMI, FLORIDA (WKZO AM/FM)– It's official. Former Yankees great and Maroon Giant Derek Jeter is one of the new owners of the Miami Marlins. Major League Baseball has just approved the sale of t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017
Bike safety bills clear Senate Committee
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM)– The Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to pass a package of bills calling for more driver education on the rights of bikers and pedestrians and the statewide de...
localnews@mwcradio.com Sep 28, 2017




