Category Archives: State News
Passing of the baton at Western Michigan University
KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — “The Dunn Decade” at Western Michigan University officially ends Tuesday, as Dr. Edward Montgomery takes over as the chief administrator of the largest publi...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2017
Former Allegan Fire Chief Sent To Prison For Child Porn
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A former fire chief will spend time behind bars for producing child pornography. Ex-Allegan Fire Chief Matt Gillies received his sentences Monday, July 31, for on...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2017
West Michigan Vietnam Vet Receives Medal Of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC (WHTC-AM/FM) – An Army veteran from West Michigan has finally been recognized for his heroic efforts over 40 years ago in the Vietnam War. At a White House ceremony yesterday, Pre...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2017
Spring Lake Man Dies in St.Clair Speedboat Crash
ST. CLAIR, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – While participating in an offshore powerboat race on the St. Clair River, a Spring Lake man was killed. Details surrounding the incident are scarce, but according to...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2017
Average gas price up eight cents
DEARBORN (WKZO-AM/FM) — AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Michigan is up to $2.48. That’s up eight cents from last week. It’s also the second-consecutive week...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2017
Meijer delivers to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Meijer will be greatly expanding the footprint of their home delivery service this week in Michigan. That includes Lansing on Tuesday, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and the Pl...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2017
Teachers panel will grade school improvement
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Twenty Four Teachers have been picked from around the state to sit on a board that will help State Superintendent Brian Whiston seek ways to improve the overall quality of...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2017
Upton joins bipartisan "Problem Solvers" to fix healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC (WHTC-AM/FM) – A bipartisan group of members of the House have banded together to find a way to fix the healthcare system. St. Joseph Congressman Fred Upton is one of nearly 50 me...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2017
Governor travels to China on trade mission
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Rick Snyder will be traveling this next week, but it won't be on vacation. He may do some sightseeing along the way but the main goal of his 9-day trade mission t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 29, 2017
Exonerated Lorinda Swain now suing
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO AM/FM) — For years it was Calhoun County that was taking Lorinda Swain to court, prosecuting her for a crime she did not commit, challenging her appeals over and over. Now t...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 29, 2017




