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Michigan's average gas price down 12-cents a gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It costs 12-cents a gallon less on average to fill the gas tank in Michigan this week. Triple-A M...
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AUDIO: Governor Whitmer announces $144 million in medical debt forgiven for Michiganders
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - We now have more specific numbers on how many Kalamazoo County residents have benefited from the...
Jul 18, 2025
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Michigan unemployment rate edges down in June
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's unemployment rate for June is down one-tenth of a percent to 5.3%. The state Department...
Jul 17, 2025
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Flags at half-staff today in Michigan for fallen U.S. Army staff sergeant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. and Michigan flags will fly at half-staff today. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says it is to hono...
Jul 17, 2025

Governor Whitmer to release details of state's Medical Debt Relief program today
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to release the details of the state's Medical Debt Relief ...
Jul 17, 2025

State Park camping and lodging fees to increase next month
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) To keep up with long-term sustainability of park operations across the state, the Department of Na...
Jul 17, 2025

Grand Valley State guarantees admission to Siena Heights students
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Grand Valley State University officials have announced they is paving the way to help students imp...
Jul 16, 2025

MSP Director doesn't directly answer question about resigning
DIMONDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police Director Colonel James Grady sidestepped a question yesterday about if he...
Jul 16, 2025

Only six bills signed into law in Michigan so far in 2025
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Just six bills have been signed into law as of July 15 this year, and that is the fewest since 194...
Jul 16, 2025
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University of Michigan under investigation by Trump administration
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The University of Michigan is under investigation by the Trump administration for possible fore...
Jul 16, 2025

Parts of three west Michigan counties in moderate drought
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The lack of rain this year now has parts of three west Michigan counties classified by the ...
Jul 15, 2025

State lawmakers set to resume budget talks Tuesday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Michigan state lawmakers will be back in session on Tuesday for more budget talks. It's been two wee...
Jul 14, 2025

Michigan gas prices 12-cents a gallon higher than last week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It is more expensive to fill the gas tank this week than last. Triple-A Michigan says the average...
Jul 14, 2025

State Senator McCann running for 4th Congressional seat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Democratic state Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo will be seeking higher office next year, jumpi...
Jul 14, 2025

President Trump says Canadian imports to have 35% tariff in August
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The price of numerous new vehicles will likely be going up later this year as President Trump s...
Jul 11, 2025

Senator Nesbitt requests U.S. Department of Justice probe of MEDC
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is formally asking the U.S. Department of Justice to inv...
Jul 11, 2025

Ferrero Roche buys Battle Creek-based WK Kellogg Company for $3.1 billion
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Ferrero Rocher is purchasing Battle Creek-based WK Kellogg Company for $3.1 billion. The sale...
Jul 10, 2025

AUDIO: West Michigan businesses handling tariff, supply chain changes
ALLENDALE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - West Michigan businesses are taking supply chain and tariff changes in stride. The latest data f...
Jul 10, 2025

Tudor Dixon not seeking governor's office, U.S. Senate in 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican Tudor Dixon says she will not seek either the governor's office or U.S. Senate sea...
Jul 10, 2025
Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg soars 50% after reports Italy's Ferrero nearing buyout
(Reuters) -WK Kellogg's shares soared 50% in premarket trading on Thursday after a source told Reuters the Italian candy make...
Jul 10, 2025