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Mike Duggan drops out of governor's race in Michigan
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Mike Duggan is dropping out of the race to be Michigan's next governor. The former Detroit mayor announced his withdrawal as an Independent candidate from the 2026 gubernatorial race Thursday morning. In a statement, Duggan said being behind in both the polls and fundraising made him think re...
1h ago
Discover Kalamazoo sells all bonds for youth athletic complex
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - It's not the best time in history to seek bonding for new government projects, but Discover Kalamazoo reports they have been successful at securing funding for their new youth athletic facility. Jane Ghosh told Kalamazoo County commissioners this week that they put the bonds on the market l...
7h ago
LOCAL NEWS
Kalamazoo Wings release schedule for final season at Wings Event Center
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings have released the schedule for their final s...
May 20, 2026
Michigan Dental Association Foundation to host free Mission of Mercy dental clinic in Kalamazoo next month
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A large-scale charitable dental clinic designed to address urgent denta...
May 20, 2026
Filtration systems have been installed, but water quality issues continue at Kalamazoo County Jail
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Kalamazoo County officials say based on the information collected to da...
May 19, 2026
Michigan's average gas price up to $4.84
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Drivers across Michigan are now paying an average of $4.84 a gallon to f...
May 18, 2026
Wrong-way driver on I-69 arrested after deputies deploy spike strips near Tekonsha
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested two Lansing residents early Satur...
May 17, 2026
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STATE NEWS
Michigan jobless rate holds steady at 5.0 percent in April
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged for the sixth consecutive month in April at 5.0 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The department says employment decreased by 19,000 over the month, w...
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Mike Duggan drops out of governor's race in Michigan
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Mike Duggan is dropping out of the race to be Michigan's next governor. The former Detroit mayor announced his withdrawal as an Independent candidate from the 2026 gubernatorial race Thursday morning. In a statement, Duggan said being behind in both the polls and fundraising made him think re...
1h ago
State Senate bill would ban social media for people under 16
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A bill introduced in the state Senate would ban social media for anyone younger than 16-years-old in Michigan. Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Van Buren County sponsored the bill and says multiple studies have shown "social media is a threat to the mental and physical health of ou...
6h ago
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Netflix to add Charlamagne tha God's 'The Breakfast Club' as first daily live show
May 21 (Reuters) - Netflix will stream "The Breakfast Club" radio show on weekdays from June 1, deepening its partnership with iHeartMedia and making the program the streaming giant's first daily live show. The morning show, hosted by Charlamagne tha...
5h ago
Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, May 21 (Reuters) - "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first "Star Wars" movie in seven years, heads to theaters this weekend as Walt Disney bets on the charm of Baby Yoda to re-energize the film franchise. Disney put the "St...
8h ago
'A Charlie Brown Christmas' maker sues US government, others over music use
By Blake Brittain May 20 (Reuters) - The production company behind the classic holiday special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of the Interior, a video-game maker and others on Wednesday for allegedly using Vince...
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