State News
Former U.S. attorney from Kalamazoo announces run for Michigan attorney general
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -Democrat Mark Totten, who served as U.S. attorney for the western district of Michigan from May 2...
1h ago
Former Attorney General Mike Cox enters Michigan governor's race
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is officially running for the Republican nomination for ...
7h ago
Nessel joins effort to protect Affordable Healthcare Act coverage
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A coalition of 22 attorneys general, including Michigan's Dana Nessel, have sent a letter opposing...
8h ago
4-H license plates now available in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are now Michigan 4-H license plates available in the state. The plates cost 35-dollars for ...
8h ago
AUDIO: National Champions Rally tonight at University Arena for WMU hockey team
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A National Champions Rally is being held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at University Arena in Kalamazoo f...
Apr 14, 2025
Gas prices drop 15-cents a gallon on average in Michigan
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is 15-cents lower to start the week at $3.08 a gallon. AAA Michigan ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Mike Rogers to make second bid for U.S. Senate seat from Michigan
WHITE LAKE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former Congressman Mike Rogers is launching another bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan. The former...
Apr 14, 2025
WMU captures NCAA mens hockey title
ST. LOUIS, MO (WKZO AM/FM) - After never trailing on college hockey's biggest stage, Western Michigan University claimed its ...
Apr 13, 2025
Governor Whitmer says she stayed at White House to "make the case for Michigan"
AUBURN HILLS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she was not expecting to be invited to President Trum...
Apr 11, 2025
Michigan Supreme Court bans life without parole sentences for 19, 20-year-old murderers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Life in prison without parole sentences for 19-and-20-year-olds convicted of murder are now banned...
Apr 11, 2025
Jessica Swartz to challenge Congressman Huizenga again in 2026
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Jessica Swartz will run for the U.S. House again in 2026. The Democrat took on Republican incumb...
Apr 10, 2025
Michigan has been hit with 14 tornadoes so far in 2025
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan, on average, gets 15 tornadoes a year every year. 2025 is different. The National Weath...
Apr 09, 2025
AAA expects gas prices to level out soon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Has the roller coaster that is gas prices across Michigan stopped, or is this just a lull before ...
Apr 08, 2025
Congressman John James joins gubernatorial race in Michigan
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Congressman John James is in the running for governor of Michigan. The Republican announce...
Apr 08, 2025
Man dancing on I-94 dies after being struck by car
COLOMA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Coloma man is dead after a car hit him when he was seen dancing on I-94 Friday morning. The Berri...
Apr 05, 2025
State schools superintendent, former Kalamazoo Public Schools head, to retire
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The top education official in Michigan, who previously served as superintendent for Kalamazoo Publ...
Apr 05, 2025
Michigan couple held in Cancun freed and on plane home, US hostage negotiator says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Michigan couple, Christy and Paul Akeo, arrested March 4 in Cancun, Mexico, in a credit card dispute...
Apr 04, 2025
Beacon Health System to acquire Ascension Healthcare System in southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Four Ascension Borgess hopsitals in southwest Michigan are being sold. Non-profit Beacon Health ...
Apr 03, 2025
Health officials urging measles vaccinations
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kent County's first measles case since 2013 has health officials urging people to get vaccina...
Apr 03, 2025
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Mackinac Bridge closed again for falling ice, more closures likely
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - As of mid-morning Wednesday, the Mackinac Bridge was again closed due to falling ice. While the...
Apr 02, 2025
