Category Archives: State News
KDPS identifies man killed in confrontation with police, say he had history of violent offenses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday had an extensive history of violent offenses. 60-year-old Timothy Kur...
Oct 09, 2024 Officer Involved Shooting graphic (courtesy Michigan State Police)
Coloma man killed in Benton Township crash
BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police say a 20-year-old Coloma man has died after losing control of his car and crashing into an SUV yesterday morning in Benton Township. Troopers s...
Oct 09, 2024 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
MSU study says Michigan voter-roll purging could be biased
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - States are required to conduct regular voter list maintenance to ensure the rolls are accurate. But a new Michigan State University study suggests the state's process m...
Oct 07, 2024 Close-up of man holding ballot and giving his voice during voting
Michigan Republicans for Harris-Walz formed, rips Trump
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The three co-chairs of "Michigan Republicans for Harris-Walz" say former President Donald Trump is a danger to democracy. AT&T Michigan President Jim Murray says the Rep...
Oct 04, 2024 Matt Johnson / CC
Governor Whitmer urging U.S. Secretary of State to evacuate Michiganders from Lebanon
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to protect Michiganders who are trying to return home from Lebanon. Whitmer says the federal gove...
Oct 03, 2024 Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing her Lowering MI Costs Plan in Lansing, MI Feb 6, 2022 (courtesy Office of Governor)
Former President Trump, Vice President Harris campaigning in Michigan this week
UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally near Saginaw on Thursday afternoon. Trump will speak at 3 p.m. at the Ryder Center for Health and Physical Educatio...
Oct 01, 2024 palinchak / Depositphotos.com
Palisades closes $1.52 billion loan with federal agencies to restart
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township has closed on a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Agriculture for up to $...
Sep 30, 2024
Gas prices up 10-cents a gallon in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are up 10-cents a gallon on average in Michigan compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says its survey of stations puts the price at $3.47 a gallon, which is u...
Sep 30, 2024
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in northern Michigan for debate practice
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz is in Harbor Springs this week with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to practice for the vice presidential d...
Sep 27, 2024
Report: Michigan Republican Party chair fears Democrats will steal 2024 election
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit News is reporting Michigan Republican Party chairman Pete Hoekstra told people at a fundraiser Monday in Farmington Hills he is worried the 2024 electio...
Sep 27, 2024 Former US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland)
