Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Local health officials concerned with national rise in flu cases and urge residents to get vaccinated
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamzoo County Health and Community Services Department is urging residents to get vaccinated now to slow the spread of influenza, especially ahead of the holidays. ...
Dec 07, 2022 NIAID / CC
Preliminary exam scheduled for Lansing man charged with fatal November shooting near WMU
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Lansing man charged with a fatal shooting near Western Michigan University's campus in November is heading to court for a preliminary exam. According to court records, ...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo of Lansing resident Damien Lang provided by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.
Bronson Healthcare announces chief operating officer for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Joseph du Lac joins the Bronson Healthcare system as a senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. In this role, he will...
Dec 06, 2022
Multiple stolen items recovered by Kalamazoo County deputies at Comstock Township residence
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sherriff's deputies recovered multiple stolen items on Monday, December 5. They did so when patrolling the area of East MN Avenue and South 29th ...
Dec 06, 2022
Kalamazoo strip club shooting suspect found guilty on 16 charges
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man was sentenced in Kalamazoo County Court on Monday, December 5, one month after a jury found him guilty on 16 charges related to a Kalamazoo strip club shooting. Jos...
Dec 06, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Kalamazoo County deputies recover stolen vehicle during flee and elude incident
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies recovered a stolen vehicle in Comstock Township on Monday, December 5. Deputies responded to the area of East G Avenue on Nort...
Dec 06, 2022 (Photo by John McNeil).
Nine year sentence for Kalamazoo woman intending to distribute fentanyl
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Michigan announced on Monday, December 5 that a Kalamazoo woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison for possession a...
Dec 06, 2022 Rumble Press / CC
AUDIO: Former Kalamazoo Township fire chief appeals to township board to get his job back
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A hispanic woman claims she was a victim of discrimination and physically assaulted while working as a Kalamazoo Township Firefighter, and that her supervisor, a...
Dec 06, 2022 The Kalamazoo Township Board holds a special meeting on Monday, December 5 where former Kalamazoo Township Fire Chief David Obreiter lobbied for reinstatement to his position. Pictured is Obreiter's attorney David Kotwicki addressing the boad on his client's behalf. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
AUDIO: Porter a tentative pick for new Kalamazoo City attorney position by city commissioners
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners have tentatively picked a local lawyer to be their new City Attorney, over two other candidates from Flint and Detroit. It seems it was James...
Dec 06, 2022
Paw Paw school district bus driver recruitment event on Thursday
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Paw Paw schools are looking for a few good bus drivers. The district has announced that it will hold a bus driver recruitment event on Thursday, December 8, from 5-7 p....
Dec 06, 2022
