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Rogers wants to help small businesses affected by extended construction projects
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Kalamazoo lawmaker is proposing legislation that will provide small businesses relief if they ar...
7h ago
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Governor Whitmer's $88-billion FY 2027 budget proposed
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer's $88-billion budget has been proposed and introduced to lawmakers. She ...
19h ago
State House Speaker sides with Trump in Gordie Howe International Bridge threat
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is siding with President Donald Trump in Trump's threat to preven...
19h ago
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Governor Whitmer signs bills banning cell phones in K-12 classrooms
DELTA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Cell phones will be banned in K-12 classrooms throughout Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitme...
Feb 11, 2026
President Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Michigan to Ontario
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM)) - President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridg...
Feb 10, 2026
State's average gas price down seven-cents a gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are down seven-cents a gallon from last week on average. Triple-A Michigan...
Feb 09, 2026
President Trump wants federal government to take over Detroit election; Senator Nesbitt in favor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - President Donald Trump is floating the idea of the federal government stepping in to run the 2026 ...
Feb 06, 2026
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Attorney General Nessel launches immigration action reporting form
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching a new reporting form for residents to give her office in...
Feb 05, 2026
Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich dies at 85
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - One of the finest pitchers in Detroit Tigers franchise history, Mickey Lolich, has died at the age...
Feb 04, 2026
Grand Rapids Police Chief Winstrom leaving for Florida job
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom is becoming the new police chief in Pensacola, Florid...
Feb 04, 2026
Four former Michigan Governors to join call for civility in politics
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - In a rare bipartisan call for civility in today's politics, four of Michigan's ex-governors will t...
Feb 04, 2026
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Great Lakes 55% covered by ice
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Great Lakes are now 55% covered by ice, up from 42% last week. Lake Erie is 95% covered, and...
Feb 03, 2026
Congressman Barrett introduces term limits for federal judges
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett has introduced a constitutional amendment to limit the terms o...
Feb 03, 2026
Michigan animal cruelty cases nearly doubled in last four years
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan is experiencing a significant surge in animal cruelty and neglect cases, with incident...
Feb 03, 2026
Inmate files lawsuit against Kalamazoo County for being left in hot van for nearly two hours last May
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) A federal lawsuit has been filed against the county and two members of the sheriff's office by one...
Feb 03, 2026
21-year-old shot, killed in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 21-year-old man has died after he was found shot in Benton Harbor yesterday morning. Publi...
Feb 02, 2026
DNC committee approves Michigan making case for early primary
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee has approved the Michigan Democrati...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan Senate committee holds hearing on ICE restriction bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Passionate testimony on three bills which would significantly restrict U.S. Immigration and Custom...
Jan 30, 2026
Governor Whitmer opens State of the State art, writing contests
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are being invited by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to ta...
Jan 30, 2026
Grand Rapids, girl's family settles lawsuit over handcuffing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The city of Grand Rapids will pay $285,000 to the family of Honestie Hodges, who was handcuff...
Jan 29, 2026
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