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Governor Whitmer open to talking with Speaker Hall about property tax cuts
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is open to having a conversation with state House Speaker Matt Hall on a property tax cut proposal. Hall, a Richland Republican, wants to end the state's six-mill property tax, the pop-up tax on new home buyers, and the real estate transfer tax and shifting ...
Feb 27, 2026
Portage Public Schools buys land for construction of replacement elementary
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Construction is expected to begin next year after the Portage Public Schools Board of Education this week approved a $2 million purchase of land to build a new Angling Road Elementary. School officials say the current property isn't large enough to support the open-concept design the district...
Feb 27, 2026
LOCAL NEWS
"Move Over or Get Pulled Over" enforcement in Calhoun County during March
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office will participate in the Michigan...
Feb 27, 2026
Woman gets 20-40 years in prison for fatal Stadium Drive crash
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A 24-year-old old woman could spend four decades in prison for a fatal ...
Feb 26, 2026
Cereal Sale returns to Battle Creek; 10,000 boxes for sale to tackle food insecurity
BATTLE CREEK, MI WKZO AM/FM) - WK Kellogg Co and Post Consumer Brands will be celebrating National C...
Feb 26, 2026
WMU College of Aviation receives $819,000 in federal funding to expand workforce development
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with Western Michigan University's College of Aviation say a ...
Feb 24, 2026
One dead, one wounded in shooting after dispute at child's birthday party Sunday afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect is still at large in a shooting that killed another man and i...
Feb 23, 2026
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STATE NEWS
State has issued $565-million so far in tax refunds
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued around $565-million so far this year in tax refunds. They have received over 1.6-million tax returns so far, up 45% from 2025. Deputy state treasurer Kavita Kale says most taxpayers can expect to receive their refund within four to six weeks. Som...
Feb 27, 2026
FBI investigating orange Kool-Aid packets sent to Republican offices in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM.FM) - The FBI is investigating after packets of orange Kool-Aid and other powders were sent to the headquarters of the Michigan Republican Party and GOP offices in Gladwin, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Midland, and Oakland counties. MRP executive director Jessica Barefield says she opened a handwrit...
Feb 27, 2026
Governor Whitmer open to talking with Speaker Hall about property tax cuts
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is open to having a conversation with state House Speaker Matt Hall on a property tax cut proposal. Hall, a Richland Republican, wants to end the state's six-mill property tax, the pop-up tax on new home buyers, and the real estate transfer tax and shifting ...
Feb 27, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Dolce & Gabbana spotlights "Identity" with all‑black Milan runway
MILAN, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Italian luxury label Dolce & Gabbana unveiled an almost entirely black collection at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, drawing on elements that define the house's roots and identity. Pop superstar Madonna, who recently fronted...
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Rock band Radiohead urges US ICE to take down video using its song
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - British rock band Radiohead said on Friday it wanted a promotional video for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that used their song to be taken down. ICE, whose immigration enforcemen...
16h ago
'Messy' singer Lola Young, Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Singers Lola Young and Olivia Dean top the table of contenders for Saturday's BRIT Awards, with five nominations apiece at Britain's pop music honours. In the run-up to the event, another young star...
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