State News

Thu, May 24, 2012

General Motors recalling some Chevrolet Malibu models

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A software problem is forcing General Motors to recall over 43-hundred 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco models.  The automaker says they found a ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Stabenow calls for men, women to get equal representation in medical studies

WASHINGTON (WKZO) -- Senator Debbie Stabenow says new legislation in Washington is being worked on concerning women's health when it comes to prescription drugs ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Toyota seeks to reclaim number-two position in market

DETROIT (WKZO) -- U.S. automakers are putting on third shifts and canceling summer re-tooling breaks to meet the demand for new cars, but Kelley ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

New vehicle safety technology to be tested in Michigan

LANSING (WKZO) -- Technology that will be tested in Michigan this summer could make the seatbelt obsolete.  Two federal agencies will enter phase two of ...

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 ...