Author Archives: Jerry Malec
Hidden cell phone in Portage Northern HS dressing area seized by authorities for investigation
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Portage Department of Public Safety Police Division is investigating after being notified by Portage Public School officials of a hidden cell phone. According to a news...
Oct 12, 2022 Photo from Portage Northern High School Facebook page.
Health officials identify first case of Monkeypox in Barry County
BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Health officials in Barry County announced their first recorded case of monkeypox on Tuesday, October 11. According to Barry-Eaton District Health Department spokesper...
Oct 11, 2022 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Southwest Michigan dance company receives 250K donation from Bells Brewery founder
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Michigan's premiere modern dance company Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers in downtown Kalamazoo, announced the donation of $250,000 by Bell's Brewery founder...
Oct 11, 2022 Photo from wellspringdance.org
Portage Northern High School interim principal placed on leave
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Public Schools has placed an interim principal on leave. According to a statement released on Tuesday, October 11 by the Portage Public School District, Portage Nor...
Oct 11, 2022 Portage Public Schools logo courtesy of Portage Public Schools)
Funeral services scheduled for KDPS officer who died from leukemia
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Funeral services are now set for a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer who passed away over the weekend. 32-year-old Public Safety Officer Christian Tyler Smith...
Oct 11, 2022 PSO Christian Tyler Smith. (Photo from Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Facebook page)
AUDIO: Portage residents display frustration over I-94 overpass reconstruction and Winters Drive detour
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- There are a lot of frustrated folks in Portage as the reconstruction of the I-94 overpass at Portage Road is now well into its second year. Homeowners on Winters Drive have...
Oct 11, 2022 Photo by Jerry Malec.
WMU Athletic department to elevate facilities through unique partnership
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Western Michigan University Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae announced last week a partnership with Gensler Sports Design to develop a long-term facility master plan...
Oct 10, 2022
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to unveil new nature preserve in Allegan
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is unveiling the new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan on Saturday, October 15 with an open house-style Grand Opening. The...
Oct 10, 2022
Battle Creek Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week with open house Saturday, October 15
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The National Fire Protection Association celebrates 100 years of Fire Prevention Week this year, with the theme, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." The Battle Creek ...
Oct 10, 2022 Battle Creek Fire department (Photo by John McNeil)
Cass County man wins $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Cashword Times 10 Instant Game
DECATUR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A stop during lunch break led a Cass County man to winning $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Cashword Times 10 instant game. The lucky 24-year-old player, who chose t...
Oct 10, 2022
