Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Barn fire causes road closure in Kalamazoo Township
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of East G Avenue in Kalamazoo Township was shut down as crews from several departments responded to a barn fire around 12 noon on Thursday, November 10. The fir...
Nov 10, 2022 Arseni Mourzenko
Mexican citizen in U.S. illegally charged with drunk driving killing 6-month-old Mendon boy
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A suspected drunk driver who fled the scene after causing a fatal crash that killed a 6-month-old Mendon boy last week has been charged. 24-year-old Jimenez Lopez...
Nov 10, 2022 Photo provided by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office.
24-year-old resentenced to 40-60 years in prison for murder committed in 2014
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man convicted of killing a 13-year-old boy 6 years ago was resentenced on Thursday, November 9 to 40 to 60 years, with time served. Victor Garay, who was 15-years-old a...
Nov 10, 2022 Photo of Victor Garay provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Corrections.
Public encouraged to think of everyday as Veteran's Day for upcoming ceremony
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County is getting ready to honor it's veterans with a special ceremony on Friday, November 11. The 2022 Kalamazoo County Veterans Day Ceremony is set to take pl...
Nov 09, 2022
Democrats retain top posts in Michigan State Government and State Supreme Court
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It appears that Democrats have not only retained their top posts in Michigan State government and the State Supreme Court, but will likely regain control of both the Stat...
Nov 09, 2022
Proposal 1 passage prompts lawmakers to rethink futures
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The passage of proposal one is giving some of the winners of the November 8 Election something to think about as they decide what to do about their political futures. Ree...
Nov 09, 2022 sugarfrizz / CC
Democrats hold onto majority control of Kalamazoo County Board
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It looks like Democrats will hang onto majority control of the Kalamazoo County Board, despite downsizing and redistricting that some felt may hurt their chances. The Com...
Nov 09, 2022 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
1 hospitalized after car/semi collision in Cass County
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A motorist in Cass County was sent to the hospital on Wednesday, November 9 after colliding with a Semi truck. Cass County Deputies responded to the crash around 6:38 a....
Nov 09, 2022 Photo provided by the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Kalamazoo police investigating shooting: 1 hospitalized
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday, November 9. Authorities say officers heard se...
Nov 09, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
Angel Tree program seeking Christmas toy donations now through December 9
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is again seeking help for Christmas toys this year through their annual "Angel Tree" campaign. The campaign is running now through Friday,...
Nov 06, 2022
