Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Kalamazoo County Jail dealing with court backlog challenges caused by COVID-19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- While most of us have gotten back to normal routines post-pandemic, not everyone has. Some inmates at the Kalamazoo County Jail will be spending a second Thanksgiving awa...
Nov 21, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Federal drug and gun crime charges for Kalamazoo man following KVET investigation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Kalamazoo man has been charged with federal drug and gun crimes following an investigation by the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team [also known as KVET]. 50-year-old Ty...
Nov 21, 2022 Best Law
Upton closes constituent correspondence after more than 36 years and more than one million inquiries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced on Friday November 18, the official closing of constituent correspondence operations after 36 years. "Communica...
Nov 20, 2022 (Photo courtesy of fredupton.com)
National Fire Protection Association urges extra caution when preparing Thanksgiving feast
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As Thanksgiving nears, the National Fire Protection Association urges added caution when preparing holiday feasts. According to safety experts, Thanksgiving Day represent...
Nov 20, 2022 Mike_fleming / CC
FEMA offers tips for a safe and happy Thanksgiving
CHICAGO, IL (WKZO AM/FM) -- Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA is offering up these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating ...
Nov 20, 2022
Urban Alliance announces search for Executive Director
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Urban Alliance is getting ready to begin a search later this year to fill its Executive Director seat. Chris Pompey will step down from the position in early 2023 after l...
Nov 20, 2022
Speed likely cause of rollover crash in St. Joseph Co. with drugs and alcohol suspected
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, St. Joseph County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area of North US-131 and Muskrat Road in Park Township for the re...
Nov 20, 2022
Driver crashes into tree while avoiding another accident in Cass County
MASON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Both weather and road conditions believed to be the cause of a single-vehicle crash in Cass County on Friday, November 18. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on US-12 near...
Nov 20, 2022 Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Ascension Borgess Foundation Tree of Love Campaign helps those in need of mammograms
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Ascension Borgess Foundation has announced the beginning of an annual holiday fund raising tradition. For 37 years, the Foundation has raised money via its Tree of Lo...
Nov 20, 2022 Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, formerly Ascension Borgess
Authorities still urge caution on area roads following record breaking snowfall
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- As West Michigan digs out from record breaking snowfall for November, authorities are reminding motorists to not let their guard down on the roads now that the snow has f...
Nov 20, 2022 Photo by: Jerry Malec, WKZO News.
