Author Archives: Jerry Malec
AAA: Michigan gas prices jump 19 cents from a week ago
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Gas prices in Michigan are continuing the upward trend, rising 19 cents compared to last week. AAA is reporting that drivers are now paying an average of $4.36 per gallon ...
Oct 10, 2022
Kalamazoo Public Safety officer loses battle with leukemia
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- An officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety passed away Saturday, October 8, after a battle with leukemia. The department made the announcement Sunday throu...
Oct 09, 2022 KDPS Officer Christian Smith. (Photos from KDPS Facebook page)
Former WMU hockey team captain accused of rape will not serve jail time
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former Western Michigan University hockey captain Paul Washe, accused of a rape in 2021, will not be heading to jail. The news comes following his sentencing in Kalamazoo...
Oct 09, 2022
Woman escapes kidnapper at Battle Creek hotel: Suspect arrested without incident
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A woman escaped after being held captive in a hotel room just outside of Battle Creek on Friday, October 7. Authorities say it happened around 4 p.m. when they got a c...
Oct 09, 2022
One in hospital after Friday shooting in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, October 7, that sent one person to the hospital. Officers responded aro...
Oct 09, 2022
Kalamazoo College president celebrates partnerships at community breakfast
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo College President Jorge G. Gonzalez reflected on the state of the College and shared a bit about its future vision at K's annual Community Breakfast on Thursday...
Oct 07, 2022 Kalamazoo College President Jorge G. Gonzalez reflected on the state of the College
and shared a bit about its future vision at K’s annual Community Breakfast on Thursday, October 6. (Photo provided by Kalamazoo College)
West Michigan's county roads offer radiant views of fall colors up to October 22
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- This list of fall color drives reflects the best suggestions from five county road agencies in West Michigan. Peak viewing conditions for West Michigan are expected from ...
Oct 07, 2022
MDHHS offering program to help prevent infant deaths due to unsafe sleep environments
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The state Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michigan residents to insure that infants are sleeping safely. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and ...
Oct 07, 2022
Battle Creek Police Department to attend second annual Faith and Blue event Saturday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Battle Creek Police Department will join Battle Creek's second annual Faith and Blue event on Saturday, October 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Claude Evans Park located a...
Oct 07, 2022
Former Knight's Inn Motel now an affordable housing complex
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- After more than a year of efforts the former Knight's Inn Motel on Westnedge Avenue has been remodeled into 60 permanent and affordable housing units. It's been renamed T...
Oct 07, 2022 LodgeHouse street-level view (Photo credit Mumma Photography)
