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Comstock Public Schools asking for third bond proposal after two others failed
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Voters in the Comstock Public Schools district are being asked to approve a new bond issue that superintendent Dr. Jeff Thoenes says will not increase the district's debt millage rate over the 2026 level. Voters did not approve a $27.3-million bond proposal in May and also rejected ...
Oct 16, 2026
Benson, James hold final gubernatorial debate in Detroit
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The differing plans for healthcare, education, taxes, data centers and more were on full display in the final debate between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Congressman John James as they vie to become governor. The election is set for November 3rd.
Oct 16, 2026
LOCAL NEWS
Michigan's average gas price jumps 19¢
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The average price for a gallon of gas in Michigan is 19¢ higher tha...
Oct 12, 2026
Special team rescues man trapped at the top of a grain elevator near Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team was called in Monday to rescu...
Oct 7, 2026
DENSO donates $250,000 to Battle Creek Housing Fund
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Global automotive supplier DENSO capped off its 40th year of manufacturing...
Oct 7, 2026
Western Michigan University opens final season at Lawson Thursday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Western Michigan University Broncos hockey team will open their fin...
Oct 7, 2026
Battle Creek man arrested after break-in report leads to stolen car chase and standoff
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 36-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning following a chao...
Oct 7, 2026
STATE NEWS
Republican consultant predicts Democrats will win governor, U.S. Senate, 4th District US House
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Republican consultant John Yob is predicting Democrats will win the governor's office, U.S. Senate and all three competitive races for the U.S. House in November. However, he also believes the Republican Party will retain control of the Michigan House of Representatives. Yob says he believes ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Vice President Vance: Abdul El-Sayed is "a little weasel"
MONROE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Vice President JD Vance came out swinging at a Republican rally in Monroe County, calling Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed "a little weasel." Vance spoke to over 300 people at the LevelUp Training Complex and called El-Sayed an extremist and tried to convince moderate De...
Oct 16, 2026
Regulators approve Consumers Energy natural gas rate hike
HOUGHTON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Residential natural gas customers of Consumers Energy will see their bills rise by 4.33% starting November 1st. The Michigan Public Service Commission approved the rate hike Thursday at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Attorney General Dana Nessel advocated for a rate hike of n...
Oct 16, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Oct 16 (Reuters) - A state court judge in New Mexico on Friday dismissed charges of child sexual abuse against "West Wing" actor and director Timothy Busfield, saying the prosecution did not act in a fair and impartial m...
Oct 16, 2026
'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court
By Michael Holden LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - One of six women who accuse Russell Brand of sex offences told a London court on Friday that the British actor and comedian turned into a "wild-eyed maniac" when he tried to drag her into a toilet cubicle a...
Oct 16, 2026
Netflix names former Disney executive Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs
Oct 15 (Reuters) - Netflix said on Thursday it appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, succeeding Bela Bajaria, who is leaving after nearly a decade at the streaming platform. Here are more details: • Rice will oversee ...
Oct 15, 2026
