Author Archives: Jerry Malec
State Police asking for help with search for runaway juvenile
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police (MSP) Wayland Post is seeking help in locating a runaway juvenile. 16-year-old Raven McBride of Laketown Township was last seen on Friday, ...
Nov 13, 2022 16-year-old Raven McBride went missing on Friday, October 21. (Photo provided by the MSP Wayland Post)
Allegan County races to make broadband internet available to all residents
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has awarded a $17.7 million dollar contract to 123.net out of Southfield, MI, to provide wired broadband infrastructure and...
Nov 13, 2022 Marcie Casas / CC
Kalamazoo ranks among Top-Ten Digital Cities
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The City of Kalamazoo is joining the list of the nation's top 10 digital cities according to a report from the Center for Digital Government that ranked Kalamazoo number ...
Nov 13, 2022 Kalamazoo skyline (Photo by John McNeil)
Vicksburg man dies after crashing into tree in Brady Township
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post are investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday, November 11 around 8:30 p.m. on Sprinkle R...
Nov 13, 2022 Photo provided by the Michigan State Police, Paw Paw Post.
100+ Ascension Borges nurses, community members rally for fair wages to recruit and retain nurses
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Over 100 nurses and community members rallied outside of Ascension Borgess Hospital on Saturday, November 12 to call on Ascension executives to negotiate a new contract t...
Nov 13, 2022 Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, formerly Ascension Borgess
WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine launches WMED Promise Scholarship fund drive
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Promise is a real gift to Kalamazoo Public School Graduates, but until now it would only get them to the front door of WMU's Medical School. On Thursday, No...
Nov 11, 2022 The announcement came at the Kalamazoo Radisson Ballroom, which was packed with current donors. (Photo provided by John McNeill)
Portage Public Schools policy committee to recommend stadium name change
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The outdoor event facility for Portage Central High School has been known as McCamley Field since the original facility opened in 1958. And now the Portage Public Schools c...
Nov 11, 2022 McCamley Field will become McCamley-Knight Stadium by the next football season. (Photo provided by Portage Public Schools)
Man charged with killing 65-year-old woman in Walmart parking lot to stand trial
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man accused of running over and killing a 65-year-old woman in a parking lot back in August will be heading to trial. 37-year-old Xuan Thanh Vo was charged with open mu...
Nov 10, 2022 Photo of Xuan Thanh Vo provided by the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Rep. Lightner selected for House leadership position in 2023-24
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Sarah Lightner of Springport in Calhoun County will assume caucus whip responsibilities next year after Republican legislators selected her on Thursday...
Nov 10, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Rep. Hall elected to lead House Republicans in 2023-24 term
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Matt Hall, of Comstock Township, has been elected Republican leader by his House colleagues for the 2023-24 legislative term. Hall currently serves as ...
Nov 10, 2022
