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House Republicans, Senate Democrats have different plans to save tipped wages
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republicans and Democrats in the state Legislature have different plans to protect the lower wages...
9h ago
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Health officials working to limit avian influenza spread in the state
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - State officials are working to limit the spread of avian flu in Michigan. Two people in the state ...
9h ago
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DNR stocked nearly 10 million fish in Michigan waters last year
ALMENA TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources stocked 9.7 million fish in the state's water...
Jan 09, 2025
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Republicans take control of state House, move bills to protect tipped wages
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republicans have resumed control of the state House with a 58-to-52 majority. One of their first o...
Jan 09, 2025
Congressman Huizenga pleased with WRDA being signed for water infrastructure priorities
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman Bill Huizenga of Zeeland is pleased with President Biden signing water infrastructu...
Jan 07, 2025
Gas prices rise 11-cents statewide in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average gasoline price in Michigan is eleven-cents higher this week at $3.14 a gallon. Triple...
Jan 06, 2025
Michigan's newest U.S. Senator to be sworn in today
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin will be sworn in today. She will serve on the Senate Agricul...
Jan 03, 2025
Whitmer signs housing affordability bills
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed six bills aimed at expanding affordable housing opti...
Jan 01, 2025
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Michigan's minimum wage increases 26 cents an hour January 1
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's minimum wage will be going up this week. Beginning January 1, the minimum wage will ris...
Dec 30, 2024
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Michigan leaders honor Jimmy Carter's legacy
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan leaders are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, prai...
Dec 30, 2024
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Michigan goes cage-free for chicken eggs beginning Tuesday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Egg prices in Michigan are expected to rise as the state's cage-free egg law takes effect Tuesday,...
Dec 30, 2024
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State Legislative Session Formally Ends This Week
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 30, 2024) - The lame duck state legislature may have called time on proceedings before Christma...
Dec 30, 2024
Gas prices in Michigan down seven-cents to $3.03
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are seven-cents a gallon lower to start the week at $3.03. Triple-A Michig...
Dec 30, 2024
Mega Millions jackpot for Friday drawing reaches $1.22 billion
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing has reached $1.22 billion. Michigan Lottery C...
Dec 27, 2024
Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalond, hire Todd McLellan as his replacement
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacemen...
Dec 26, 2024
Former Attorney General eyes run for Michigan governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has formed a committee to examine running for governor. ...
Dec 24, 2024
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Michigan unemployment benefits to increase to 26 weeks, weekly benefit also rises
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - About 88,000 Michigan residents on unemployment will be getting a boost in benefits after Governor...
Dec 24, 2024
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Debbie Stabenow casts final U.S. Senate vote
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -Michigan's U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow cast her final vote in the Senate Saturday after 24 yea...
Dec 23, 2024
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Michigan gas price up six-cents in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are up six-cents a gallon on average to $3.10. Triple-A Michigan says the ...
Dec 23, 2024
AUDIO: Senator Peters discusses legislation to address threats from drones
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan is urging the Senate to pass his bipartisan legislation to ...
Dec 20, 2024
