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Poll: Michiganders feel country on wrong track
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The United States is on the wrong track according to the results of a poll from Marketing Resource...
9h ago
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Former House Speaker Joe Tate not seeking reelection
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate is not seeking a fifth term. The Detroit Democrat was House...
9h ago
Governor Whitmer says she doesn't know what's next after term ends
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The second and final term for Governor Gretchen Whitmer will expire on January 1st, and she says s...
Mar 24, 2026
U.S. Labor Secretary visits Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer spent part of Monday visiting Pro Services Academy in ...
Mar 24, 2026
Michigan gas prices up 33¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices in Michigan are at their highest level since August, 2023. AAA Michigan says the avera...
Mar 23, 2026
State Senate passes bill strengthening antiterrorism laws
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would strengthen Michigan's antiterrorism la...
Mar 20, 2026
115 No Kings protests to be held next week in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Organizers say at least 115 No Kings protests are scheduled to be held throughout Michigan next we...
Mar 20, 2026
Michigan Senator Peters votes against Mullin's nomination to lead Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmenta...
Mar 19, 2026
UPDATE: Power restored after roughly 10,000 homes, businesses in Kalamazoo area lost power Thursday morning, WMU closed
Power was restored to all customers at 11:03 a.m. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Around 10,000 homes and businesses in the Kala...
Mar 19, 2026
Grand Rapids: No speculation on possible actions after allegations against Cesar Chavez
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with the city of Grand Rapids say they are not going to speculate on actions that c...
Mar 19, 2026
Vice President Vance takes questions at Auburn Hills speech
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vice President JD Vance spoke at ESHI Manufacturing in Auburn Hills yesterday, spending the f...
Mar 19, 2026
Governor Whitmer not 100% on board for gas tax holiday despite high prices, but not ruling it out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not in favor of a state gas tax holiday as prices have ...
Mar 19, 2026
Legislation on Cutting Red Tape in Death Situations Signed into State Law
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 18, 2026) - Grieving the loss of a loved one is tough. Trying to do so when caught in red tape ...
Mar 18, 2026
Union nurses at Corewell Health East authorize strike
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Unionized registered nurses at Corewell Health East have voted to authorize a strike. The Teamste...
Mar 18, 2026
FEMA, state officials survey SWMI tornado damage
UNION LAKE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state surveyed the tornado damage in...
Mar 18, 2026
U.S. senators want to know why no tornado watch in place March 6th
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's two U.S. senators are asking the National Weather Service why a tornado watch was no...
Mar 17, 2026
Hundreds of Consumers Energy crews working to restore power in Northern Michigan communities hit by snow, ice, and wind
JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Consumers Energy says it has crews, equipment, and support resources in place across Northern Mich...
Mar 16, 2026
Suspect in February 22nd Kalamazoo murder arrested, denied bond
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Newaygo County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and Michigan State Police arrested 3...
Mar 16, 2026
Governor Whitmer activates State Emergency Operations Center
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated by Governor Gretchen Whitmer with over th...
Mar 16, 2026
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Michigan's average gas price up 4¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is up by 4¢ in the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the averag...
Mar 16, 2026
