Author Archives: Jerry Malec
UPDATE: Vicksburg student owns up to making threat against middle school
VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Vicksburg middle school student has admitted to writing a threat to the school in an online survey. The online threat, written by the 8th grader on Thursday, October 6,...
Oct 07, 2022 Vicksburg Community Schools logo
Reproductive and women's rights march scheduled for Sunday, October 9 in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Reproductive and Women's Rights March is scheduled for this weekend on Sunday, October 9, from 1 to 3:3o p.m. Participants will gather up at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo a...
Oct 06, 2022
Man pleads no contest to January murder of 62-year-old woman
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Calhoun County man has pleaded no contest to the murder of a Bedford Township woman. According to court documents, 59-year-old Gary Vogt was charged with homicid...
Oct 06, 2022 Mug shot of Gary Vogt provided by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office/Calhoun County Jail.
Boys & Girls Club Fall Fun Day Saturday at Milwood Elemetary
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo is hosting their annual Fall Fun Day this weekend. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 8, from 2 until 6 p...
Oct 06, 2022
Donut and Beer Festival set for Saturday, October 8 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Outlier Events is partnering with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks to bring Donut & Beer Fest to MCCU Field. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 8 ...
Oct 06, 2022
Senator Peters commemorates Manufacturing Day honoring Michigan manufacturers and workers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) has released a video recognizing Michigan manufacturers and workers in advance of Manufacturing Day, which is Friday October 7th. "Today we're...
Oct 06, 2022 U.S. Senator Gary Peters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters).
Michigan 2-1-1 network and Gryhpon Place support Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan 2-1-1 network and Gryphon Place in Kalamazoo are answering the call to help Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian. As of Tuesday, October 4 Michigan 2-...
Oct 06, 2022 Michigan 211 logo
Whitmer delivers grants to strengthen Michigan's child care providers
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday, October 6 her commitment to expand access to child care for Michigan families by awarding $253 million in grants to child c...
Oct 06, 2022
Calhoun County deputies arrest man for allegedly shooting at neighbor's vehicle
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is looking into an incident where a Marengo Township man allegedly shot at his neighbor's vehicle with a long gun on Wednesday,...
Oct 06, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Benton Harbor man arrested in Van Buren County after high-speed chase and crash
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Benton Harbor man was arrested after a high-speed chase on I-94 in Van Buren County Thursday morning, October 6. Authorities say it all began around 3:30 a.m. when Michig...
Oct 06, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Jeana Gondek)
