Author Archives: Jerry Malec

September 11 Three Rivers home explosion caused by butane
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Authorities have identified the cause of a home explosion in Three Rivers that happened back on Sunday, September 11. According to police records, the home on 1502 8th...
Jerry Malec Oct 25, 2022 Arseni Mourzenko

Blessing of the Badges event on Thursday, October 27
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The 2nd Annual Blessing of the Badges, in conjunction with National First Responders Day, which is October 28, is set to take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 27 at ...
Jerry Malec Oct 25, 2022

Local dental office presents check to Bronson Children's Hospital
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Doctor Sharp and his team at Sharp Smile Center last week presented a check to Bronson Health Foundation for families and children at Bronson Children's Hospital totaling...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022

MSP Paw Paw Post to open its doors to the public with open house on Friday, October 28
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police Paw Paw post will host an open house on Friday, October 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. on its grounds located at 43255 60th Avenue in Paw Paw. The event is f...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022 MSP investigating death of 2 year old in Cass County

Allegan County Health Department launches new program "Allegan County Community Links"
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department is launching a free, voluntary pilot program called "Allegan County Community Links." The program is geared up to help connect individu...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022

15 year sentence for Galesburg man who distributed child pornography
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Galesburg man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for distributing child pornography. 41-year-old Chad Kraft received his sentence on Monday, October 24 in Fe...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022 Best Law

Oxford High School shooting suspect pleads guilty on all charges
OXFORD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The suspect in the Oxford High School shooting pleaded guilty on all charges in court on Monday, October 24. 16-year-old Ethan Crumbley was charged with four counts of first...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022 Ethan Crumbley mug shot (courtesy of Oakland County Sheriff's department)

DEA Drug Take Back Day at KDPS on Saturday, October 29
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- National Prescription Drug TakeBackDay is this Saturday, October 29, and the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is gearing up for the occasion. Sponsored by the Drug E...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022

Husband and wife found dead at Cass County home, MSP investigating
NILES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan State Police Niles post is investigating the suspicious death of a man and a woman found at a residence on Sunday, October 23. Officers made the discovery around...
Jerry Malec Oct 24, 2022

Rabies reported in bat in Allegan County; 2nd case this year
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Allegan County Health Department confirmed on Friday, October 21 an animal rabies case in a bat in Allegan County. Officials say this is the second rabies case v...
Jerry Malec Oct 21, 2022 Allegan Co health Dept. Logo. (courtesy of Allegan County)
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