Author Archives: Jerry Malec
AUDIO: Homicides in the city of Kalamazoo down nearly 40% since July
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There is good news about crime and gun violence in the City of Kalamazoo, especially crimes being committed by teens. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's Deputy Chief...
Nov 23, 2022 This chart shows that gun violence this year spiked this summer and has dropped dramatically since.
Consumers Energy to provide free $10 Downtown Dollars gift certificates in Kalamazoo on Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Small Business Saturday is an annual American holiday that celebrates local entrepreneurs and encourages shoppers to buy from small businesses in their area. And Consumer...
Nov 22, 2022
First black woman selected as next Michigan Supreme Court Justice
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday, November 22 that she will appoint Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2023 to succeed Justice Bridge...
Nov 22, 2022
Portage Central Football Stadium to be renamed McCamley-Knight Stadium
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, November 21, approved the renaming of Portage Central High School's McCamley Field to McCamley-Knight Field to hono...
Nov 22, 2022 McCamley Field will become McCamley-Knight Stadium by the next football season. (Photo provided by Portage Public Schools)
Wayne State University remembers Kalamazoo native Sergeant Collin Rose with honor chair
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Wayne State University is honoring Kalamazoo native Sergeant Collin Rose who was killed in the line of duty six years ago on November 22. The university is remembering Ro...
Nov 22, 2022 Photo provided by Wayne State University.
Injuries reported in 2 vehicle crash in Cass County
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle crash with injuries on Tuesday, November 22. Sheriff Richard Behnke reports that it happened on M-60 ...
Nov 22, 2022
Governor Whitmer pardons turkey ahead of Thanksgiving
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey on Monday, November 21 just days before Thanksgiving. The turkey's name, Mitch E. Gander, was submitted by Seneca of Grand Rapid...
Nov 21, 2022
Battle Creek city offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The city's administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Battle ...
Nov 21, 2022 Photo from City of Battle Creek Facebook Page
Portage Holiday Market returns to Zhang Senior Center Saturday, December 3
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Holiday Market is set to take place on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center located at 203 East Centre Avenue. Organize...
Nov 21, 2022
Many holiday activities part of Kalamazoo's annual tree lighting ceremony Friday, November 25
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 25 in Bronson Park. Festivities are planned from 5 to 7 p.m., with the lighting of t...
Nov 21, 2022 Theo Crazzolara / CC
