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Senator McCann wants three-year utility rate freeze
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State Senate Environment and Energy Committee chairman Sean McCann is pushing to get a three-yea...
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Michigan's average gas price down 24¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A gallon of gas in Michigan costs 24¢ less than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the statew...
Sep 28, 2026
Poll: State Senator McCann ahead of Congressman Huizenga by 1%
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Pollsters with GBAO say the Fourth Congressional District race is nearly tied, with state Senato...
Sep 25, 2026
Four hurt, one arrested in Mackinac Bridge crash
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four people were injured early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge....
Sep 24, 2026
Kamala Harris campaigns with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris spent Tuesday in Detroit campaigning with Democratic U.S. Sena...
Sep 23, 2026
Michigan's official Christmas tree chosen for 2026
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's official Christmas tree for 2026 is a 60-foot-tall spruce from Iron Mountain. The state...
Sep 23, 2026
Michigan's average gas price jumps 62¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The price for a gallon of gas has skyrocketed 62¢ from last week to $4.93 on average in the ...
Sep 21, 2026
KPS officials taking additional precautions, but say school will be open Monday despite boil water advisory
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Despite a boil water advisory for large portions of the city, Kalamazoo Public Schools will rema...
Sep 20, 2026
Arrest made in ricin exposure case in Hastings
HASTING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Hastings man faces potential prison time for possessing a deadly poison that caused the evacuati...
Sep 18, 2026
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U.S. Senate candidates: Pause gas tax
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - With gas prices hitting $5 a gallon in many spots in Michigan, both U.S. Senate candidates say the...
Sep 18, 2026
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Poll: Jocelyn Benson has 7% lead over John James
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A new poll from Emerson College shows Democrat Jocelyn Benson leading Republican John James, 49% t...
Sep 18, 2026
Kalamazoo College named state's top private institution by Forbes
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo College has earned the top spot among Michigan's private colleges in Forbes' latest an...
Sep 17, 2026
Twin brothers acquitted in Governor Whitmer kidnap case sue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The twin brothers who were acquitted of charges in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitm...
Sep 17, 2026
Michigan State Police arrest man going 158-mph on US-131
BYRON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police arrested a 23-year-old Byron Center man after clocking him driving 15...
Sep 17, 2026
Bodies of two women found in vehicle in St. Joseph River
NILES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Niles police say the bodies of two women have been found in a submerged vehicle in the St. Joseph Ri...
Sep 16, 2026
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Democrats say state House Speaker's district in play
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Democrats say the 42nd House District, currently represented by Republican House Sp...
Sep 16, 2026
Michigan Supreme Court ruling removes 20,000 from sex offender registry
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A decision by the Michigan Supreme Court has resulted in 20,000 people being removed from the stat...
Sep 15, 2026
Abbott Laboratories to pay $385-million to settle Sturgis baby formula plant case
STURGIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Attorney's Office for Western Michigan says Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $385-mi...
Sep 15, 2026
Michigan's average gas price spikes, rises 28¢ in week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan has spiked, jumping 28¢ in the past week. ...
Sep 14, 2026
Literacy Center of West Michigan to get $100,000 from Library of Congress
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Library of Congress is recognizing the Literacy Center of West Michigan for the work done...
Sep 10, 2026
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