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Seven tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, two in Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Seven tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service to have hit in Michigan...
11h ago
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Steve Wozniak to give commencement speeches at GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A co-founder of Apple will speak at Grand Valley State University's commencement. The univers...
Apr 15, 2026
Tornado and severe storm warnings issued in west Michigan, power out for over 47,000
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Over 47,000 Consumers Energy customers in west Michigan are without power this morning after tor...
Apr 15, 2026
House passes bill to rename a portion of US-131 in honor of Kalamazoo area veteran
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan House of Representatives Tuesday voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 274 to rename ...
Apr 15, 2026
US Army Corps of Engineers Awards Second Contract on Brandon Road Project
DETROIT (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2026) - There apparently has been enough foot dragging on the effort to keep the Asian Carp out...
Apr 14, 2026
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Suspect in shooting at private party at Girls Scouts building in Kalamazoo arraigned on two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo man has been arraigned in connection with a shooting that occurred during a private ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Benson receives endorsement from former Michigan governor Jim Blanchard
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - While current Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has said she won't be making any endorsements for...
Apr 13, 2026
Michigan's average gas price up 11¢ from last week to $3.98
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 11¢ from last week, starting Monday at $3.98 a gallon. AAA Mic...
Apr 13, 2026
State Senate Considering Expanding Human Trafficking Hotline Display Requirements
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 10, 2026) - As state lawmakers return to Lansing next week after the joint Easter/Passover reli...
Apr 10, 2026
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Governor not making endorsements in U.S. Senate, Secretary of State races
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is not going to make any endorsements in the Democratic Party's primary ...
Apr 09, 2026
Flanagan's Irish Pub assets seized by judge
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The assets of the former Flanagan's Irish Pub in downtown Grand Rapids have been seized by a ...
Apr 09, 2026
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State budget director tours Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state budget director toured Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes with state Senator Sean McCann We...
Apr 09, 2026
Mackinac Bridge record broken for falling ice closures
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Mackinac Bridge has been closed this winter season 12 times for falling ice. The Mackinac B...
Apr 08, 2026
Michigan Democratic lawmakers: 25th Amendment must be invoked
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Democratic state lawmakers from all over Michigan are calling on Vice President JD Vance and the C...
Apr 08, 2026
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WMU's Haworth College of Business receives $17 million gift
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business has received a $17 million gift from T...
Apr 07, 2026
AG Nessel will intervene in Consumers Energy rate hike request
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will intervene in Consumers Energy's latest rate hi...
Apr 07, 2026
Sheriff's Office says ordinance change will help them crack down on retail theft by "candy boys"
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office say slight change in Oshtemo Townshi...
Apr 06, 2026
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Michigan among states suing President Trump over mail-in ballot executive order
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state of Michigan is one of two dozen states that are suing the federal government over Presid...
Apr 06, 2026
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Amtrak service between Grand Rapids and Chicago impacted by wash out
COLOMA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Amtrak has canceled the Pere Marquette line between Chicago and Grand Rapids indefinitely due to th...
Apr 06, 2026
Michigan's average gas price drops 9¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The price of a gallon of gas in Michigan is down 9¢ from last week. Triple-A Michigan says t...
Apr 06, 2026
