State News

Thu, May 24, 2012

Gas prices spike into the $3.80 range in Southwest Michigan

Note: Text FUEL to 80373 for the 3 cheapest gas prices sent to your phone each morning and afternoon.  (Msg and Data Rates Apply ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Congressman Upton accused of abusing his franking privilege

SAUGATUCK (WKZO) -- Democratic Congressional Candidate Mike O’Brien is demanding that Congressman Fred Upton stop using his official franking privileges to mail out campaign ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

Kenowa Hills Principal apologizes to students for suspending them

  The Principal at Kenowa Hills High School has issued an apology for summarily suspending a quarter of the senior class for organizing a bike ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

10 Michigan National Guardsmen wounded in IED attack

AFGHANISTAN  (WKZO) -- Ten members of a Dowagiac based National Guard unit were wounded when their convoy was caught in the blasts from two improvised ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

Lawmakers work on youth athlete concussion legislation

LANSING (WKZO) -- State lawmakers are still pursuing legislation aimed at reducing the impact concussions have on youth athletes in Michigan.  State Senator John Proos ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

VIDEO: Extreme ramifications of West Michigan crop disaster voiced by farming community

WATERVLIET( WKZO) -- A crop disaster affecting West Michigan farmers was the topic of discussion Wednesday at an open forum held at John Hinkleman’s ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

New Michigan law targets 911 prank calls

LANSING (WKZO) -- Anyone making a false 911 call in Michigan could face a stiff penalty.

A new law will go into effect in July ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

Tax break coming in next fiscal year

LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder and legislators are working toward reducing Michiganders' income tax six months earlier than planned.

Individual income tax rates are set ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

VIDEO: Rep. Fred Upton says “no federal grants” to aid Southwest Michigan crop disaster

WATERVLIET( WKZO) -- Congressman Fred Upton had a personal look Wednesday at some of the disastrous damage done to Southwest Michigan apples, grapes, cherries, apricots ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

Hearing Begins for Stabbing Suspect

HOLLAND (WHTC) - A Holland man will find out next month whether he’ll stand trial in the stabbing of a 19-year-old Zeeland man. A ...

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Air Quality Alert  More Details Hide Details

miz037-038-043-044-050-056-057-064-071-250400- air quality advisory...corrected national weather service grand rapids michigan 113 pm edt wed may 23 2012 corrected name of agency ...air quality alert for thursday may 24th... the michigan department of environmental quality has declared thursday...may 24th...to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups range. the action day is in effect for the following michigan counties... allegan...kent...lake...mason...muskegon...newaygo...oceana... ottawa...and van buren counties. people and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. these activities include...refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling...using gasoline powered lawn equipment...and using charcoal lighter fluid. positive activities include...car pooling...biking to work...delaying or combining errands and using water based paints. it is recommended that active children and adults...and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma...limit prolonged outdoor exertion. for further information...please see the department of environmental quality air quality index page on the internet at... http://www.deqmiair.org $$