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Servers, bartenders hold State Capitol rally to save tipped wage

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Bartenders and restaurant servers held a rally at the state Capitol Tuesday as they continue to try...

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Unemployment extension, higher jobless pay heading to Governor Whitmer

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bills that raise unemployment pay from $362 to $624 a week by 2027 are heading to Governor Gretche...

Dec 11, 2024

Michigan's average gas price under $3 a gallon

DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is back under $3 a gallon for the first time since January. Triple-A...

Dec 09, 2024

State Senate passes unemployment benefit extension

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Senate has passed legislation to expand unemployment benefits to 26 weeks and increase j...

Dec 07, 2024 Bytemarks / CC

Whitmer, incoming House Speaker Hall meet on roads

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and incoming Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall of Rich...

Dec 06, 2024

Detroit Mayor Duggan running for Governor in '26 as an independent

DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - As expected, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his plans on Wednesday to run for the Governor's office...

Dec 04, 2024

Michigan's average gas price up 7-cents to $3.08 a gallon

DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is seven-cents higher to start the first week of December at $3.08 a...

Dec 02, 2024

Michigan Attorney General launches online consumer holiday protection program

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching her office's holiday consumer protection progra...

Nov 29, 2024

Governor Whitmer, Ohio Governor DeWine place bet on Michigan-Ohio State game

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine have placed their bets with each ...

Nov 29, 2024

Aircraft skids off runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport, no injuries reported

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Battle Creek Executive Airport temporarily closed two runways this morning after an aircr...

Nov 28, 2024

DNA testing leads to conviction of Kalamazoo man for 2005 sexual assault

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, with the convic...

Nov 27, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Former Sheriff's Sergeant enters guilty pleas in Hillsdale County Jail assault

HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Marshall man entered guilty pleas to charges of Misconduct in Office and Aggravated Assa...

Nov 27, 2024 Best Law

Governor Whitmer on economic development trip to Spain

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Spain on an economic development mission before Thanksgiving. Whit...

Nov 26, 2024

AUDIO: Incoming state House Speaker Matt Hall unveils GOP road funding plan

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Incoming state House Speaker Matt Hall of Richland has unveiled his party's proposal for spending ...

Nov 26, 2024

AUDIO: Thanksgiving travel could set record

DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - If you're heading to relatives or friends this Thanksgiving, you'll have a lot of company, kickin...

Nov 25, 2024

Michigan's gas price down 12-cents a gallon

DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner, Michigan's average gas price is down 12-cents a ...

Nov 25, 2024

One killed after being struck by Amtrak train in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Few details have been released after Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian near downtown K...

Nov 24, 2024 Richard Eriksson / CC

At least three hunters die during opening week of firearms deer season

LINCOLN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State officials say at least three hunters have died in Michigan during the opening week of f...

Nov 23, 2024 Fool4myCanon / CC

Hall proposes road plan he hopes will pass during lame duck session

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Incoming Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) Friday unveiled a plan that he say...

Nov 22, 2024