Category Archives: State News
Michigan National Guard unit may be sent to Texas
LANSING (WKZO-AM/FM) — Three-hundred fifty members of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Division of the Michigan National Guard have been issued a warning order that they may be deployed to supp...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 30, 2017
Pink Heals Tour visits Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — They drive pink fire trucks all over the country, raising funds for local individuals who have cancer and other diseases, need help with their bills, or just need a hug....
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 30, 2017
16 SW Michigan volunteers sent to Harvey response
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) — Representatives with the American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan say some of their volunteers have successfully arrived in Houston to help those affected by Hurrica...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
M-STEP results: students better at math, social studies
LANSING, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) — M-STEP results from this spring reveal Michigan grade-schoolers are generally makings strides in math and social studies, but have taken a step back in language arts. ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
Detroit quarterback highest paid in the NFL
DETROIT, MI (WKZO-AM/FM) – The Detroit Lions are reportedly making quarterback Matthew Stafford the highest paid player in the NFL. At least, until someone cuts a bigger deal. Detroit announced ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
IRS issues scam warning
DETROIT (WKZO AM/FM) — The IRS wants you to know that they will never contact you through the internet or social media. There is a new scam that involves an internet notice that demands you fill...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
Red Cross preparing for extended disaster relief
GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO-AM/FM) — While volunteers are calling the Red Cross to Join Texas relief efforts, some of the volunteers they have down south are being held back before entering the area. Red...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
West Michigan businesses, organizations helping Harvey-hit Texas
UNDATED (WKZO-AM/FM) — The news from Texas just keeps getting worse. As the rains continue to fall, more towns are evacuating everyone they can and the death toll has risen to eight. West Michig...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
Bedding plant operators considering marijuana
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP (WKZO-AM/FM) — Kalamazoo Township trustees were encouraged last night by a private Greenhouse operator to keep an open mind when it comes to allowing medical marijuana to be g...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017
Sentencing delayed in wife beating case
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM/FM) — The sentencing of Christopher Carpenter of Battle Creek has been delayed after confusion over his plea deal. Carpenter is charged with beating his wife so badly that ...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 29, 2017




