State News

Bay Mills Community College gets $9-million donation from MacKenzie Scott Foundation
BRIMLEY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Bay Mills Community College in Brimley is receiving a $9-million donation from the MacKenzie Scott...
15h ago
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MDOT looking at temporary fix to reopen ramp
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking at a temporary fix to get the ramp from ...
17h ago

Study finds Michigan drivers saving average $357 on auto insurance
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A study has found Michigan drivers are saving $357 on average on auto insurance since reforms were...
Dec 03, 2025
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Mother, stepfather held without bond for allegedly killing pregnant daughter, baby
CADILLAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The biological mother and stepfather of Rebecca Park are held without bond in the Wexford County ...
Dec 03, 2025

U.S. Department Of Energy giving Holtec International $400-million for reactors
COVERT TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Holtec International is receiving $400-million from the U.S. Department of Energy to compl...
Dec 03, 2025

Barry County teacher wins Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An elementary special education teacher at Page Elementary in Thornapple Kellogg Schools is being ...
Dec 02, 2025

Arraignment planned for mother, stepfather of Rebecca Park
CADILLAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - An arraignment could take place as early as today for a mother and stepfather who were arrested i...
Dec 02, 2025

Gas prices in Michigan down 15¢ a gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are 15¢ a gallon lower than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the ave...
Dec 01, 2025

Crews prepare for winter storm ahead of Thanksgiving travel
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Transportation crews in west Michigan are gearing up for the season's first winter storm as more...
Nov 26, 2025

False alarm after authorities thought an explosive may have been left outside a bank in Oshtemo Township
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The bomb squad was called to a bank in Kalamazoo County's Oshtemo Township after a custom...
Nov 25, 2025

Consumers Energy preparing for high winds and wintery mix to move across the state
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy officials say they are preparing for what they call "a significant weather e...
Nov 25, 2025

Michigan GOP chair: Debates in 2026 won't feature as many candidates for governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Republican Party chair Jim Runestad says the debates by the party's hopefuls for governor...
Nov 25, 2025

Record 2.6 million Michiganders to travel for Thanksgiving
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A record 2.6-million Michiganders are projected to be traveling at least 50 miles from home for ...
Nov 25, 2025

Triple-A to activate "Tow to Go" service for upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 24, 2025) - A "safety net" for motorists is coming this Thanksgiving holiday weekend...
Nov 24, 2025

One injured in U.S. 131 shooting incident early Saturday
ALAMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One woman was injured after police say her vehicle was shot at early Saturday morning on U....
Nov 22, 2025
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AUDIO: Senator Slotkin responds to death threat from President Trump
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin is responding to President Donald Trump threatening her and other D...
Nov 21, 2025

Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot running for governor
DELTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One of the three men who were acquitted of charges for allegedly planning to kidnap Governor Gretch...
Nov 20, 2025

First Responder safety spotlighted during "Crash Responder Safety Week" program
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2025) - As the green flag for the Thanksgiving holiday travel season drops next Wednesd...
Nov 19, 2025

White House Christmas tree harvested in Michigan
SIDNEY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The White House Christmas tree has been harvested from Korson's Tree Farms in Sidney Township. The ...
Nov 19, 2025

New poll shows tight races for governor, U.S. Senate
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new poll from EPIC-MRA shows the race for governor in 2026 is tight a year out. In the poll, Rep...
Nov 17, 2025



