Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Suspect arrested after armed robbery and fleeing on bicycle
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Three Rivers Police arrested a man who they say robbed a business with a weapon, and then fled on a bicycle. It happened around 11:10 a.m. Friday morning, October 14, ...
Oct 16, 2022 A surveillance image of a suspected armed robber of a Three Rivers business. The incident occurred on October 14, 2022. (Image provided by the Three Rivers Police Department)
Leaders from Michigan United Ways discuss federal programs and other funding with Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- Leaders from Michigan United Ways meeting with the Biden Administration in the nation's capitol at the White House last week. That meeting focused on how pandemic-rela...
Oct 16, 2022 President and CEO of United Way of South Central Michigan, Chris Sargent, one of three attendees from Michigan United Ways visit Washington D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration. (Photo from Michigan United Ways)
Stargazers get two more sessions with KAS for 2022 in October
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is rounding out it's season by inviting the public to two more observation sessions for October 2022. The Owl Observatory is now featur...
Oct 14, 2022 Photo from the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society Facebook page.
Galesburg man found not guilty by insanity in 2021 killing of his neighbors
GALESBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Galesburg man who admitted to shooting and killing two of his neighbors at an apartment complex in the summer of 2021 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. A...
Oct 14, 2022 William Wolfe booking photo.
Crews contain wastewater overflow in the 5400 block of Meredith Street in Portage
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An overflow was detected at a sanitary sewer manhole in Portage Thursday afternoon on October 13. According to a news release from the city, the overflow happened around 3 ...
Oct 14, 2022 Portage, Michigan City Hall sign (courtesy of City of Portage)
MDOT to hold two open houses to discuss planned US-131 rebuilding in Schoolcraft
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting the public to attend one of two special open houses next week. MDOT officials are set to discuss a planned rebuild...
Oct 14, 2022
Local artist invites public to "joys of bicycling" mural painting on Saturday
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Local artist Ellen VanderMyde along with the City of Portage are inviting the public to help finish the large mural titled "When the Street Lights Come On" on Saturday, Oct...
Oct 14, 2022
Man accused of killing WMU student while driving drunk headed toward jury trial
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A man accused of driving drunk and killing a Western Michigan University student is headed toward a jury trial. 22-year-old Angel Hostiguin is charged with one count of o...
Oct 13, 2022 Best Law
Van Buren Conservation District to hold last recycle roundup event of 2022
LAWRENCE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The last "Recycle Roundup" for 2022 in Van Buren County is set for this weekend, Saturday, October 15. The Van Buren Conservation District will hold the roundup from 9 a.m...
Oct 13, 2022
HDSA Southwest Michigan Team Hope Walk returns October 16
AUGUSTA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America's (HDSA) Upper Great Lakes Region is set to host the Southwest Michigan Team Hope Walk on Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. at She...
Oct 13, 2022 (courtesy of Sherman Lake YMCA)
