State

MPSC approves Consumers Energy rate hike of $226-million
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy has received the approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to raise ra...
9h ago

Michigan's average gas price up 4¢
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The weekly rise in the average gas price in Michigan has slowed down, rising 4¢ a gallon. Tr...
9h ago

Republicans pick Lloyd as attorney general candidate and Forlini for secretary of state at convention Saturday
NOVI, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Republican Party has endorsed longtime Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd for the state'...
Mar 28, 2026

Retired Detroit Police sergeant arraigned, denied bond on rape charges
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Retired Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner is held without bond in the Wayne County Jail afte...
Mar 27, 2026

State Senate bill would mandate driving tests for people 75 and older
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Senate is considering a bill that would require all drivers over 75-years-old to have...
Mar 27, 2026

Poll: Michiganders feel country on wrong track
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The United States is on the wrong track according to the results of a poll from Marketing Resource...
Mar 26, 2026
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Former House Speaker Joe Tate not seeking reelection
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate is not seeking a fifth term. The Detroit Democrat was House...
Mar 26, 2026

Governor Whitmer says she doesn't know what's next after term ends
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The second and final term for Governor Gretchen Whitmer will expire on January 1st, and she says s...
Mar 24, 2026

U.S. Labor Secretary visits Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer spent part of Monday visiting Pro Services Academy in ...
Mar 24, 2026

Michigan gas prices up 33¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are at their highest level since August, 2023. AAA Michigan says the avera...
Mar 23, 2026

State Senate passes bill strengthening antiterrorism laws
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would strengthen Michigan's antiterrorism la...
Mar 20, 2026

115 No Kings protests to be held next week in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Organizers say at least 115 No Kings protests are scheduled to be held throughout Michigan next we...
Mar 20, 2026

Michigan Senator Peters votes against Mullin's nomination to lead Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmenta...
Mar 19, 2026

UPDATE: Power restored after roughly 10,000 homes, businesses in Kalamazoo area lost power Thursday morning, WMU closed
Power was restored to all customers at 11:03 a.m. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Around 10,000 homes and businesses in the Kala...
Mar 19, 2026

Grand Rapids: No speculation on possible actions after allegations against Cesar Chavez
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the city of Grand Rapids say they are not going to speculate on actions that c...
Mar 19, 2026

Vice President Vance takes questions at Auburn Hills speech
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vice President JD Vance spoke at ESHI Manufacturing in Auburn Hills yesterday, spending the f...
Mar 19, 2026

Governor Whitmer not 100% on board for gas tax holiday despite high prices, but not ruling it out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not in favor of a state gas tax holiday as prices have ...
Mar 19, 2026

Legislation on Cutting Red Tape in Death Situations Signed into State Law
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 18, 2026) - Grieving the loss of a loved one is tough. Trying to do so when caught in red tape ...
Mar 18, 2026

Union nurses at Corewell Health East authorize strike
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Unionized registered nurses at Corewell Health East have voted to authorize a strike. The Teamste...
Mar 18, 2026

FEMA, state officials survey SWMI tornado damage
UNION LAKE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state surveyed the tornado damage in...
Mar 18, 2026





