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Attorney General Nessel charges Fey Beydoun with 16 felonies for state grant
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is charging political entrepreneur Fay Beydoun with 16 felon...
49m ago

Lawyers for state Senate, House argue case to Michigan Supreme Court
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There are still nine bills passed by the state Legislature in 2024 when Democrats had the majority...
54m ago

"I Voted" sticker contest draws 2,095 entries, up from 480 in 2024
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of State's "I Voted" sticker contest has drawn 2,095 entries, wa...
May 05, 2026

Comstock, Galesburg-Augusta, Vicksburg schools have bond issues on Tuesday ballot
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Comstock, Galesburg Augusta and Vicksburg public schools have facilities maintenance and ...
May 04, 2026
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Michigan's average gas price up 85¢ from last week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan continues to rise quickly. Triple-A Michigan say...
May 04, 2026

Michigan's average gas price up to $4.58, 28¢ above national average
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan is skyrocketing higher, up 71¢ in the last ...
May 01, 2026
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House Speaker Hall wants property tax cut connected to budget
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall says he wants the Republican property tax cut plan connected with...
May 01, 2026

Nesbitt call for Brimacombe firing one day before her retirement from MSP
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt renewed his urgent call this week for the immediate t...
Apr 30, 2026

Wendzel's Project Lighthouse advances out of committee, designed to repeal Michigan's 2023 green energy mandates
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A west Michigan lawmaker is pushing a plan to repeal Michigan's 2023 green energy mandates. 39th D...
Apr 28, 2026

Michigan DNR investigating deaths of five bald eagles in U.P.
DELTA COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating the deaths of five bald eagles ...
Apr 28, 2026

State House Speaker: Lawmakers will renegotiate budget with next governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The next fiscal year's budget is shaping up to be approved not only on time, but possibly early th...
Apr 28, 2026

Michigan gas prices jump 19¢ in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are back on the rise in Michigan, jumping 19¢ a gallon in the past week. Triple-A...
Apr 27, 2026

State House approves Fiscal Year 2027 budget
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A $75.8-billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget has been passed by the Michigan House. Appropriations Comm...
Apr 24, 2026

Former House Speaker Tom Leonard drops out of governor's race
UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) - Former state House Speaker Tom Leonard is ending his bid to become Michigan's next governor. Leonard h...
Apr 24, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court sides with AG Nessel in Line 5 case
WASHINGTON, DC (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Lake Michigan water level up significantly due to wet April
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Lake Michigan's water level is significantly higher as a result of a lot of rain that has fall...
Apr 22, 2026

Allegan County teacher wins Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education award
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A third grade teacher at Saugatuck's Douglas Elementary has been honored with a Michigan Lottery E...
Apr 21, 2026

Prescription Drug Take Back Day coming Saturday
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan State Police will take part in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. ...
Apr 21, 2026

Michigan's average gas price down 15¢
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's 15¢ cheaper per gallon to buy gas in Michigan than last week. Triple-A Michigan says th...
Apr 20, 2026

Pure Michigan's "For Every Season of You" Spring/Summer Tourism Campaign Underway
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 20, 2026) - With the unofficial start of the state's spring/summer tourism season - Holland's T...
Apr 20, 2026


