Category Archives: State News

Utah pilot uninjured after making Calhoun County emergency landing
CLARENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The pilot of a 1958 Mooney aircraft had to make an emergency landing in a Calhoun County cornfield on Wednesday morning due to engine failure. The Calhoun County S...
Jim Measel Aug 22, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department

Cause of $2.5 million fire at Advantage Sintered Metals under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - No injuries were reported as the Battle Creek Fire Department had to battle a fire at a large manufacturing facility on West Dickman Road Wednesday afternoon which cause...
Jim Measel Aug 22, 2024 Photo by MWC's Mandy Marshall

AUDIO: Governor Whitmer to speak at Democratic National Convention Thursday
CHICAGO, IL (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer will address the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Chicago prior to Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's presidential ...
Michael Arney Aug 21, 2024 Governor Whitmer (Photo courtesy Office of Governor Whitmer).

MSP investigating spray paint vandalism to BlueOval construction equipment
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the spray painting of a derogatory message about the BlueOval Battery Park on the side of heavy equipment in the 14000 b...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024 Michigan State Police - File photo

Gas prices drop 12-cents in past week in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It is more affordable to fill the gas tank compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price in the state is down 12-cents a gallon to $3.46, which is six-cen...
Michael Arney Aug 19, 2024

Sturgis woman killed in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald's
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police from the Marshall post say a shooting Friday afternoon in the parking lot of the McDonald's restaurant in White Pigeon involving a separated marrie...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2024 Courtesy Michigan State Police

Attorney General Nessel launches effort to return sex offenders who have fled to Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching a partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service and county prosecutors called Operation Survivor Justice. She wants to bring ...
Michael Arney Aug 15, 2024 (screenshot from video released by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel May 28, 2024)

Mars to purchase Kellogg snack food brands for nearly $36 billion
(WNWN/WTVB) - The news which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal became official on Wednesday when Mars, Incorporated announced its plans to buy the snack food arm of Kellogg known as Kellan...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 Courtesy Mars, Incorporated

Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says three-year-old died from prolonged heat exhaustion
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says the three-year-old boy who died after being in an SUV while his father went to the Family Fare grocery store in Vicksburg Tuesda...
Michael Arney Aug 15, 2024 (Photo by John McNeil).

Secretary of State Benson victimized twice by swatting in 48 hours
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she will not be intimidated after her home was targeted twice in 48 hours by swatting attacks. Benson thanked police for thei...
Michael Arney Aug 13, 2024 Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, attends an Election Night party, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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