Category Archives: State News
Western Michigan University to meet with pro-Palestinian protestors
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University officials will meet today with pro-Palestinian protestors after they packed up and cleared out of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. The students ...
May 02, 2024 Western Michigan University (photo by John McNeil)
Fire which destroyed barn at St. Joseph County Fairgrounds caused by shorted out power line
CENTREVILLE, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Centreville Fire Chief Dave Miracle says a shorted out power line caused last Saturday's fire which destroyed a barn at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds and caused $2-po...
May 01, 2024
State and federal officials announce human trafficking charges against three from Three Rivers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Three people from Three Rivers have been charged with human trafficking a 33-year-year woman from India under the auspices of marriage. At a press conference at the YWCA K...
Apr 30, 2024 Michigan Attorney General logo (courtesy of Michigan Attorney General)
WMU officials say overnight camping is not permitted, university encourages protesters to take down encampment
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While a Pro-Palestinian group encampment at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is now in its second week, some tent still remain at Western Michigan University. A rep...
Apr 30, 2024 Bronco statue on the campus of Western Michigan University (Photo by John McNeil)
Short-term rental owners in Michigan might face new, long-term costs
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Proposed regulations in Michigan could have a major impact on the state's tourism industry. The series of 10 bills introduced by House Democrats would do more to regulate ...
Apr 29, 2024
Peter Meijer drops bid for U.S. Senate seat
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The crowded field of Republican candidates vying for one if two U.S. Senate seats from Michigan has narrowed by one. Peter Meijer Friday announced he is dropping out of...
Apr 26, 2024 Congressman Peter Meijer. (Image via Wikipedia).
Trump, allies named unindicted co-conspirators in fake electors case
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A special agent with Attorney General Dana Nessel's office says former President Donald Trump and several allies are unindicted co-conspirators in the state's fake electors ...
Apr 25, 2024 Former President Donald Trump in Grand Rapids, MI April 2, 2024
Thousands are flocking to Detroit for NFL Draft that begins Thursday
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit officials say the city is getting a travel surge this week with the NFL Draft set for Thursday through Sunday. Downtown hotels have wait lists and Airbnb officials s...
Apr 23, 2024 (courtesy Visit Detroit)
Two children killed after suspected drunk driver crashes into building hosting birthday party
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough says a 66-year-old woman has been arrested for drunk driving after she crashed into a birthday party for a child Saturday aftern...
Apr 22, 2024 zeferli@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Union man claims $1 million Powerball prize from April 6 drawing
LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Cass County man won a $1 million Powerball prize in the April 6 drawing and came within one number of winning almost a half billion dollars. 31-year-old Cain Bice of Union ...
Apr 22, 2024 Henita May / CC
