Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Jobless rates down, employment numbers up in Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties in September
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Data released on Thursday, October 27 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget indicated that 79 counties showed unemployment rate reductions betwe...
Oct 27, 2022 The Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team (Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo County Hazardous Materials Response Team)
Jobless rates decline in all Michigan regions during September
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Jobless rates declined in all Michigan regions during September 2022 according to data released on Thursday, October 27 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management...
Oct 27, 2022 MDOT crews working on Byron Road bridge over the Black River in Ottawa County. (Photo courtesy of MDOT)
City of Kalamazoo implements traffic safety measures near WMU campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Students at Western Michigan University concerned about pedestrian safety may breathe a little easier, thanks to collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and the Unive...
Oct 27, 2022 FotoGuy 49057 / CC
Possible prison time for Portage man police say attacked FedEx driver
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man is possibly facing prison time after charges were authorized Thursday, October 27 in connection to an attack on a Federal Express driver, according to the Por...
Oct 27, 2022 Best Law
Avelo Airlines starts direct flights to Orlando from Kalamzoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- West Michiganders hoping to spend some time in Florida this winter will have a new way to get there, for a bargain. Avelo Airlines, an Ultra low cost carrier launched it'...
Oct 27, 2022 (photo credit: John McNeill)
Binder Park Zoo soon to cap 2022 zoo season on Sunday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Binder Park Zoo is getting ready to end its season, but there's still time to pay a visit. The zoo will finish the season on Sunday, October 30, but the fall color...
Oct 26, 2022
Kalamazoo County Clerk to hold final Town Hall Conversation ahead of election
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office is set to hold it's final Town Hall Conversation ahead of the November 8 election. The final series of conversations, scheduled for Th...
Oct 26, 2022 Kalamazoo County Government logo
AAA's "Move Over for Me" Campaign designed to protect drivers on roadside
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- AAA's "Move Over For Me" campaign is aimed at reminding motorists that the state of Michigan requires vehicles to move over when approaching emergency vehicles on the side...
Oct 26, 2022
Graphic Packaging ordered to pay over $99,000 fine for odor violation
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Graphic Packaging International in Kalamazoo is now on the hook to pay a more than $99,000 fine for a 3-year-old nuisance odor violation notice. WWMT reports that the com...
Oct 26, 2022 Graphic Packaging International logo
Van Buren County Road Commission seeking next managing director
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Board of County Road Commissioners of Van Buren County has began its search for its next Managing Director. According to a news release from the road commissio...
Oct 26, 2022 Van Buren County courthouse (photo by John McNeil)
